www.northeastcenter.com Northeast Center for Special CareNortheast Center for Special Care - The latest news and information about brain injury, spinal cord injury, respiratory, ventilator care, rehabilitation and health care<br /> <br /> Visit us on the web www.northeastcenter.com<br /> <br />Man accused of raping mentally disabled girl due in court NEW YORK- July 2, 2008 The man accused of raping and sexually abusing a mentally disabled girl will be in court Tuesday. Joseph Brandt of Ogden is scheduled to be arraigned on 17 charges including rape and sex abuse.http://www.whec.com/article/stories/s496233.shtml?cat=565 Parking Rates Increase For Disabled Drivers CALIFORNIA- July 2, 2008 Effective Today, July 1, parking rates will increase for disabled drivers within the city of Monterey. For years, drivers displaying the handicap parking placards were given free parking within city garages and lots. With the change, disabled drivers will now pay 50% in certain city lots, included those at Fishermans Wharf and Cannery Row. The rate change does not affect street or metered parking locations. VIDEO LINK.http://www.kionrightnow.com/news/local/story.aspx?content_id=ae7cf9c3-aa10-45b8-b72b-d585c... Lwini Fund Chief Defends Approval of Law On Disabled People ANGOLA- July 2, 2008 The chairperson of the Lwini Social Solidarity Fund, Ana Paula dos Santos Monday here defended the approval by the National Assembly (Parliament) of the Law on Disabled People.http://allafrica.com/stories/200807010903.html Lincoln man accused of assaulting woman in wheelchair NEBRASKA- July 2, 2008 A 22-year-old Lincoln man is accused of domestic assault for allegedly pushing a 23-year-old out of her wheelchair and forcing her to crawl outside.http://www.journalstar.com/articles/2008/07/02/news/local/doc486a5667ecf11536389853.txt Northeast Center for Special Care Newsfeed- July 2, 2008 The latest headlines and links to news stories related to brain injury, disability, respiratory, heallthcare advocacy and much more. Delivered directly to your computer via RSS. Or view directly from our website.http://www.northeastcenter.com/newsfeed.php Wheelchair tennis players to play in West Michigan tournament- July 2, 2008 One of the best things about reporting on athletes like Rockford's Pat Besta and Nicole Seif from Caledonia is the opportunity to learn. Besta and Seif are both involved in wheelchair tennis, and they practice on the courts at Calvin College's Gainey Center every Monday evening from 6 to 8 p.m. Thirteen-year-old Seif is involved in the juniors program, and Besta plays in the adult league, which is open to players over 18. I went out to the courts to learn more about wheelchair tennis and the...http://www.mlive.com/advancenewspapers/sports/index.ssf/2008/07/wheelchair_tennis_players_... Carnegie Library of Pittsburghs Library for the Blind and Physically Handicapped Named Network Library of the Year- July 2, 2008 Carnegie Library of Pittsburghs Library for the Blind and Physically Handicapped (LBPH) has been named Network Library of the Year by the National Library Service for the Blind and Physically Handicapped, a department in the Library of Congress. This highest honor is given for exemplary library service to readers whose visual or physical disabilities prevent use of standard print.http://news.yahoo.com/s/usnw/20080701/pl_usnw/carnegie_library_of_pittsburgh___s_library_f... Can Disabled Models Rock the Runway and Reality TV- July 2, 2008 They're not the typical stats of a would-be model. But "Britian's Missing Top Model" hopes to change all that. The reality competition, premiering tonight in Great Britain on BBC Three follows eight hopefuls vying to prove they have what it takes to make it in the mainstream fashion world.http://abcnews.go.com/Entertainment/story?id=5284344&page=1 Abilities Expo Minnesota to Be Held September 12-14, 2008- July 2, 2008 Abilities ExpoMinnesota, the one show dedicated to educating and improving the lives of people with disabilities, senior citizens, their families & caregivers, as well as healthcare and education professionals, is back! The three-day event will take place at the Minneapolis Convention Center in Minneapolis, Minnesota from Friday, September 12 through Sunday, September 14, 2008. The event will focus on Sports & Recreation.http://www.centredaily.com/business/story/690861.html Double-amputee Pistorius set for first Olympic qualifying race- July 2, 2008 Double-amputee sprinter Oscar Pistorius knows he's a long shot for the Beijing Olympic Games - but that won't stop him from giving his all when he competes in Milan on Wednesday in a bid to qualify.http://www.usatoday.com/sports/olympics/beijing/track/2008-07-01-pistorius_N.htm?csp=34 |