Showing titles in Physical Impairments & Disabilities

In Disability Is Human, she brings the same energy and insights from her popular presentations and workshops to nearly every industry—where Dr. Cawthon has empowered, encouraged, and supported thousands of people in their journey toward greater access.

It is quite serendipitous how yoga brought two fellow English majors together to create an easy-to-follow adaptive guide towards wellness. Our book is intended to introduce yoga as a means of curing many of the common ailments adults of all ages face. Achieving optimal physical fitness through yoga is what we are teaching, and overall wellness is what we are preaching. This book is strongly recommended for adults who are tired of feeling tired and sick of feeling sick. Yoga teaches you how to use your own body to heal your own body.

Ever since he was small, John Robison had longed to connect with other people, but by the time he was a teenager, his odd habits—an inclination to blurt out non sequiturs, avoid eye contact, dismantle radios, and dig five-foot holes (and stick his younger brother in them)—had earned him the...

Founder of advocacy organization Diversability and creator of the viral Anti-Ableism Series on TikTok, Tiffany Yu takes readers on a revelatory examination of disability—how to unpack your biases and build a disability-inclusive and accessible world. As the Asian American daughter of...

Back Health for Life presents ten evidence-based strategies to help listeners prevent and manage back pain, with a special focus on self care and proper ergonomics. Written by a clinical specialist in physical therapy, this book offers a practical, holistic approach to back pain management, empowering listeners to take control of their health and well-being.

The country is in a sexual funk, so what can we do about it? Discover the all-natural alternative that can improve sexual health safely—at any age. Authors Stuart W. Fine, M.D., and Brenda D. Adderley, M.H.A., examine the causes of decreased sexual desire in men and women and offer a simple 4-step plan for recapturing vigor and improving the sexual health of you and your mate. They offer practical advice to those suffering from sexual desire disorder, discuss the causes of the ailment, and suggest therapeutic techniques designed to reawaken sexual interest.

Fortunately, chair yoga is an accessible exercise that anyone can do—even seniors with body aches and mobility issues. With regular practice, your body will start to loosen up, feel more energized, and you’ll become more confident in your ability to do your daily tasks and move around. Experience beginner-friendly but powerful chair yoga poses that build strength, enhance flexibility, relieve pain, and improve balance.

I have been divinely guided to write this book. This book is for everyone whether you are on the autism spectrum or not, I'm wanting to express my heart through the lens of my experience and how I perceive the world. This is why it is only transcribed directly from a series of audios and videos that I have recorded over several years.

Here's the uplifting true life philosophy from a book first written by Champion Armless Golfer Tommy McAuliffe in 1938 and edited by his grandson, award-winning author Tom McAuliffe. One of the original positive-thinking proponents, McAuliffe lost both arms at the age of nine.

At the age of 18, just before graduating from high school, the unimaginable nightmare began. After a car accident threw her thirty feet into a carpool lane on the Corona Freeway, she slipped into a coma and awoke days later with the mindset of an average five-year-old. Her severe traumatic brain injury forced her to rebuild her mind. With love all around her, resilience in her blood, and a strong will to live, her brain and body would have to learn to adapt to a new way of living.

I Sverige finns mer än en miljon anhöriga som vårdar eller stöttar en närstående med fysisk eller psykisk ohälsa eller funktionsnedsättning. Även om var och en har sin unika historia är det mycket som förenar oss. Anhörig i ett hav av känslor ger röst åt våra berättelser. Om ovisshet och oro, otillräcklighet och frustration, skuld och skam, sorg och maktlöshet. En situation som kan utveckla oss som människor, men också utmana och slita ut oss. Det handlar om avgrunder och guppande känslohav, men också om stillsamma solgläntor och fascinerande utsiktsplatser.

Imagine that you have life by the horns. The future is looking very promising, and you’re only 25 years of age. You serve your country by enlisting in the Air Force, one year left on your bachelors degree, and just founded and launched your very own business called Kiwi Enterprise LLC. At this point, it seems as if nothing can go wrong, until on one beautiful day it does.

El acompañamiento terapéutico es un recurso que nace en el ámbito de la salud mental hace ya más de 60 años en Argentina. Actualmente, se inmiscuye cada vez más en espacios cotidianos para favorecer también la inclusión de personas con discapacidad. Hoy el acompañamiento terapéutico es una herramienta que, por sus características de flexibilidad y dinamismo, permite a los profesionales de la salud y educación, así como a las familias, contar con un apoyo externo que potencia las posibilidades de inclusión de personas con discapacidad en la escuela y en la sociedad.

You will not find a more complete and comprehensive collection, in one series, of valuable information covering such a wide range of topics on owner training an assistance dog! No gimmicks or fads, just the same science we already know explained to dogs and their humans alike, in smart and simple terms.

Alkoholsucht bekämpfen: Wie Du der Alkoholsucht entfliehst und zurück ins Leben findest. Hast Du bislang erfolglos versucht, weg von der Flasche zu kommen? Sichere Dir noch heute das Hörbuch und starte in ein Leben ohne Alkohol.

The way our lives are today, it’s only natural we all face some stress and anxiety. But when this panic becomes overwhelming and prevents you from living your life, then it’s time to take action and manage your anxiety! With this unique guide, you can learn everything about anxiety and relevant disorders so you can control your emotions and lead a peaceful life.

She's never taught a class in her life. But when the City of Chicago calls on blind writer Beth Finke to teach a memoir-writing class for older adults, she reluctantly agrees. What she learns about her students, their stories, and herself will move and inspire you. Written the way Beth hears life, you will come to know and love Minerva, Wanda, Hannelore, and the whole colorful cast of characters who build a community around Beth's classes. Generously sprinkled with excerpts in her students' own voices, Beth's book will convince you to get your own stories down on paper.

In early spring of 2006, beloved From Gents' Pens author D. A. Grady's life changed forever when his Chevy pickup connected with a metal guard rail on highway US 290, between Austin and Houston. When EMTs arrived on the scene and placed him into their Medevac helicopter, his left leg from below the knee remained behind in his truck, still in his boot.

Is it hard to turn off your mind after a busy day? Do you have trouble getting the sleep you need? If so, listen to this book for essential tips on structuring and slowing down your life. You'll learn the essentials of sleep hygiene and how to create restful nighttime rituals. From brushing your teeth to dressing for sleep success, this book gives you the powerful sleep basics you need to rest better - every night!

Bestselling nonfiction author Ed Robinson brings you a powerful true story of one woman's triumph over pain. It will lead you to hate doctors, lawyers, and insurance companies. By the time you finish, you'll have fallen in love with Kim. This deeply inspiring tale is destined to become the most important book ever written about chronic pain and pain management in today's healthcare environment. They say that love conquers all. This book is the best example in decades.