Category Archive for "Disability Blog"

Did you know that you can easily raise awareness of birth defects? It’s true. Because 1 out of every 33 babies is born with a birth defect, awareness of these conditions is crucial and can lead to increased social acceptance

Society at large does not place a lot of value on people who have disfiguring birth defects. The media has presented an image of beauty that has set a standard in the minds of individuals worldwide. Those who do not

Have you read Disability Living’s blog post on Goldenhar syndrome? It explains a disfiguring birth defect that severely affects a person physically, emotionally and socially. This week Disability Living is blogging about disfiguring birth defects and their resulting symptoms. Do

Disability Living is a blog committed to hosting conversations that are beneficial to the entire disability community of Canada. Individuals with birth defects often have resulting disabilities. Such individuals comprise a significant portion of Canada’s disability community. If you or

This week Disability Living is blogging about disfiguring birth defects; a common birth defect is craniofacial microsomia. In fact, craniofacial microsomia is the second most common birth defect. If you are unfamiliar with this disfiguring disability, visit http://www.disabilityliving.ca/disability-canada-what-is-hemifacial-microsomia/ to learn

Have you ever heard of a birth defect called hemifacial microsomia? Most people haven’t. However, it’s important to have a basic understanding of hemifacial microsomia as well as other disfiguring birth defects. Increased awareness of such disabilities reduces stigma surrounding

Are you familiar with craniofacial microsomia? It is a birth defect that alters the appearance and functionality of a person’s face. Most people are totally unaware that craniofacial microsomia, also known as hemifacial microsomia, is the second most common birth

Every child dreads the “d” word – Discipline. But the word takes on positive meaning in adult years. Discipline is both an action and a mindset. Often times, receiving appropriate discipline in youth allows children with autism to grow up

A common concern for parents of children with autism is this: how will the disorder affect their adult years? Autism spectrum disorder (ASD) is more prevalent than ever before. But contrary to popular belief, autism in adults does not hold

People diagnosed with autism spectrum disorder (ASD) and their families are familiar with the term “meltdown”. A meltdown results from a child completely losing control of his or her behavior. When an individual has such an outburst, it cannot be