Q. I had polio as a child and have recently been experiencing pain and noticeable weak¬ness in my legs. I have diffi¬culty walking any distance and tire easily. Could this…
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Blindness - Handicap or characteristic?
Highlights of a speech by Kenneth Jernigan, past president and Executive Director of the National Federation of the Blind It has been wisely observed that philosophy bakes no bread. It…
Editor's Column - January 1991
HAPPY NEW YEAR to everyone. I hope 1991 brings you wellness and happiness. With the beginning of a new year, I am reminded of all the great things that happened…
He keeps on swinging
They called him White Lightening. He was the best amateur heavyweight boxer in the Midwest. But that was before the 1979 motorcycle accident when he lost his right leg. Since…
What is "proper" nutrition?
Proper nutrition, regardless of disability, is needed at every age to maintain maximum health and growth. The requirements for good nutrition vary considerably, however; babies, teenagers, young adults, middle-aged and…
December 1990 Issue
Articles/Contributors: Introducing Peter McLaughlin: Hennepin County’s Newest Commissioner, by Access Press Staff High Tech & Sensitivity Break a Communication Barrier, by Michael Sheehan Editor’s Column, by Charlie Smith Gillette Director…