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Learning to Sing Again After Becoming Deaf
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Deafness and music shouldn’t really go together but they do! OK, hear me out before you descend into wails of despair at the lack of awareness. I am a ...

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Sensory Chairs for Active Seating with Autism and ADHD: A Guide
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Sensory chairs can help children and adults with autism, ADHD, anxiety, and/or sensory processing disorder to focus at work and school. For neurodivergent ...

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How to Teach Non-Verbal Skills to Children Who Were Born Blind
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Non-verbal communication and behavior are two of the most problematic aspects of teaching and counseling people who were born with total or partial blindness.  ...

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16 Board Games Blind People and Those with Low Vision Can Play
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Board games and card games are loved by people of all ages and social backgrounds and there is a good reason for that -- they are great tools for learning, ...

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Coping with Vision Loss: A Guide to Life with Low Vision or Blindness
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So you've just found out you're going blind or have permanent vision loss. What do you do now? Coping with vision loss is a new experience for most people, as ...

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A Sports and Exercise Guide for People Who Are Blind or Have Low Vision
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If you are living with complete or partial vision loss, it can seem challenging to stay physically active. The good news is that vision loss doesn’t have to ...

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White Canes for Blindness 101 – What to Know About Your First White Cane
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If you or someone close to you is living with total blindness or low vision, you are probably familiar with the device called a long white cane.  This article ...

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How to Stop Ruminating and Free Yourself From Repetitive Thoughts
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Have you ever had a negative thought stuck in your head and playing endlessly on repeat? It’s called rumination, and it’s profoundly detrimental to your mental ...

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23 Children’s Books About Disabilities That Are Educational and Fun
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Children's books about disabilities and differences used to be rare, but are becoming more popular. Kids need to learn about all kinds of diversity so they can ...

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How Setting Mental Health Boundaries Can Help You Find Balance in Life
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Each time there’s a new supervisor at my job, I give them The Talk. “Hello!” I tell them. “My name is Sheila. Here is something you need to know about me — I ...

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