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 />Fill up seats for the disabled, says panel INDIA- July 2, 2008 To make education more inclusive for the disabled, a committee on Tuesday asked the government to fill three per cent seats reserved for them in all educational institutions, including the IITs and IIMs. Most often, the committee said, the seats are filled with general category students.http://in.news.yahoo.com/32/20080702/1053/tnl-fill-up-seats-for-the-disabled-says_1.html Police: Mother Watched as Boyfriend Beat Up Disabled Son NORTH CAROLINA- July 2, 2008 The mother of a disabled adult is charged with beating her son because, according to the arrest warrant, he spent too much time getting out of bed.http://www.myfoxwghp.com/myfox/pages/News/Detail?contentId=6889834&version=2&local... Suspect In Berwick Crash Mentally Disabled, Lawyer Says MAINE- July 2, 2008 The lawyer for a 26-year-old motorist accused of leaving the scene of an accident in Berwick that killed a pedestrian said his client is mentally disabled.http://www.wmtw.com/news/16761456/detail.html?rss=port&psp=news Supporting Disabled Students Provides Valuable Lesson for All- July 2, 2008 Each year, anti-discrimination laws open the doors to higher learning for millions of disabled students. It's up to the students to navigate the world beyond those newly opened doors, and many have found that choosing a college where they receive the caring support of faculty, staff and fellow students can help pave the path to academic success.http://www.carteretnewstimes.com/articles/2008/07/02/ara/community/7316.txt Brain Injury Conference- July 2, 2008 The 4th Annual Mid-Hudson Brain Injury Rehabilitation Conference will be held again this year in Kingston, NY, presented by Northeast Center for Special Care. Clinicians and support persons working with this population are invited to attend this highly-rated conference with cutting-edge educational sessions to increase knowledge and skills in this highly specialized area. October 2, 2008.http://www.northeastcenter.com/brain_injury_rehabilitation_conference.htm ACT athletes dominate Paralympic squad AUSTRALIA- July 2, 2008 ACT athletes will make up more than a quarter of the Australian athletics squad for the Beijing Paralympics. The Australian Paralympic Committee named a 48-strong squad for Beijing yesterday, including 14 Canberra-based athletes.http://www.canberratimes.com.au/news/local/sport/olympics/act-athletes-dominate-paralympic... Aging and Disability Resource Center Opens in Eau Claire WISCONSIN- July 2, 2008 The ADRC of Eau Claire County will offer the general public a single entry point for information and assistance on issues affecting adults age 60 and older and adults living with disabilities, mental illness and substance use disorders, regardless of income. In addition, it will serve as a resource and provide assistance to their families and caregivers.http://www.weau.com/home/headlines/22782764.html Disabled boy receives 8m payout- July 2, 2008 Owen Johnson has choreoathetoid cerebral palsy after sustaining brain damage during his birth at Dudley's Wordsley Hospital. Dudley Group of Hospitals NHS Trust accepted that failures were made during his delivery on 18 April, 1999.http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/uk_news/england/west_midlands/7484432.stm Mood and Anxiety Disorders Following Traumatic Brain Injury Differences Between Military and Nonmilitary Injuries- July 2, 2008 Traumatic brain injury (TBI) is the major cause of death and disability among young adults. In spite of preventive measures, the incidence of a TBI associated with motor vehicle accidents, falls, assault, and high-contact sports continues to be alarmingly high and constitutes a major public health concern. In addition, the recent military operations in Iraq and Afghanistan have resulted in a large number of persons with blast injuries and brain trauma.http://www.psychiatrictimes.com/display/article/10168/1163519 Making History: David Paterson NEW YORK- July 2, 2008 America's newest governor has recently completed his first 100 days in office - David Paterson of New York. And perhaps his greatest accomplishment is changing the way we look at the disabled.http://www.cbsnews.com/stories/2008/07/01/eveningnews/main4226328.shtml |