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Disabilities Column - Daniel Vance

People with Disabilities in Institutions
If not for volunteering at age 13 to help a girl with traumatic brain injury, Robert Stack likely wouldn't have gone on to begin an organization that would improve the lives of thousands of people with disabilities
Alzheimer's disease and the importance of routine
"Routine, routine, routine," said 48-year-old Gary LeBlanc in a telephone interview, referring to what he believed most important in caring for a person with Alzheimer's disease. He regularly reads this column in the Hernando (Fla.) Today newspaper.
Cerebral Palsy, preparing his whole life
Jon Ebersole of Oak Park, Illinois, feels as if he has been preparing for his current career and job his entire life."I was raised a Mennonite, which is a very service-oriented faith," said 48-year-old Ebersole in a telephone in
Autism and Cam Ward
A National Institutes of Health website states that autism spectrum disorder causes "severe and pervasive impairment in thinking, feeling, language, and the ability to relate to others." The severity can range from the more serious autistic disorder to the milder Asperger's syndrome
Peter and Gracie Rosenberger (Part 2)
Last column, I began telling you about Peter and Gracie Rosenberger, who recently appeared on the Today Show.
Peter and Gracie Rosenberger (Part 1)
Peter and Gracie Rosenberger tell a riveting story. Perhaps you saw them not long ago share parts of it on the Today Show
Importance of a Caregiver
Life hasn't been easy lately for 79-year-old Sam Naïve of Waco, Texas. About eight weeks ago, a surgeon had to amputate both his legs. I learned about Sam through Bill Foster, owner and publisher of the Waco (Texas) Citizen
Roll a Mile in Their Shoes
She said she is a much better person after breaking her ankle.
Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD)
In seven years of writing this column, I have twice mentioned my own challenges regarding post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), and, both times, mentioned it only in passing.
Ron Davis, a lightning rod (Part One)
Over the years, I've interviewed hundreds of people for this column, but few have had such intriguing and gripping stories as 66-year-old Ron Davis of Burlingame, California. He is the founder of Davis Dyslexia Association International and a lightning rod for people
Misdiagnosed Pain
Five years ago, Carol Morehart of London, Ohio, was leading a normal life until a physical condition blindsided her. "I began living in pain around the clock and continued on that way for about two years," 50-year-old Morehart said in a telephone interview.
Spina Bifida - Abigail Vance
My 12-year-old daughter, who was born with a permanent disability, is one reason I write this column. For this week only, I've decided to let her take over my job of writing. So here is what she has to say in my place.

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