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Have you ever met a rabbit who has defeated the most cruel, audacious, and intimidating adversary of all time? Well, let me introduce you to Hazel, a captivating, allegiant, allocentric, strategic and cunning rabbit who has passed several obstacles to reach a warren that his people may inhabit. Hazel has many tricks up his sleeve, when danger presents itself, he knows just how to defeat it. His strategic characteristic allows him to evaluate all ideas that are contributed from each individual…

What Is Downs Syndrome 1. Introduction Down syndrome is a genetic condition which causes a certain level of characteristic physical appearance and a disability in learning. The genetic condition is produced by a problem in gene and this takes place before birth. There is a certain grade of intellectual disability this differs between each person. Babies which are born with Down’s syndrome are diagnosed with the disorder after birth they are most likely to have below average weight as well as…

While reading Adam’s Peace by Henri Nouwen I had seen that he wrote about a caring person who helped the disable individuals. He took the time to explain in detail who Adam was and what he does to help him with his daily routine and how he felt about it. In this essay I will be addressing how to interact with someone who is disable and able to understand their needs. We are all different, but one thing remains we want peace and love. While working in a nursing home there are many people who…

Bornstein provides an up close and personal view of a mother raising a child with special needs in Hungary. This mother found that the facilities for those with special needs in her country were confining, overcrowded and treated patients without dignity and respect. She fights a hard battle and works hard to change the standard of living for those with disabilities. She also fights for the rights of those with special needs to be independent, make their own choices, and be productive members of…

While watching the institutional videos, I could not help but think about how the residents felt while living in such horrible institutions. Throughout the clips, there was a common theme within each that the residents of institutions were not treated the same as many other civilians. The residents were treated horrible along with the conditions of the institutions being horrendous and unbearable for them. It was clear that the employees did not care about the residents. The videos on Pennhurst,…

people not only the athletes but also the families creating a sense of family among everyone. With many volunteering their time and donations to go to this great organization to lend a helping hand. God put us on earth to help each other and not look down upon or judge others because they maybe a little different in some ways and always lend support to those that need it. Hebrews 10:23-25 states “let us hold fast the confession of our hope without wavering, for he who promised is faithful. And…

In 1861, the Rev. Dr. William Alfred Passavant purchased a farm in Rochester, PA, his immediate interest being the establishment of an orphan’s home for girls. In the spring of 1863, 25 girls were moved from the Pittsburgh Infirmary to the Rochester Orphan’s Home, which was dedicated in July of the same year. In early 1895, the orphaned children were relocated to a home for boys and girls that had been erected in Zelienople, PA. On June 6, 1895, exactly one year to the day after Dr.…

Genetic diseases The prevalence of genetic disease in Nigeria, as one of the various congenital disorders, can be discussed in two folds: chromosomal and single genetic etiologies. Genetic diseases of chromosomal etiology Of the chromosomal etiology, Down syndrome was reported to have an incidence of 1 in every 865 live birth, 19 and Turner’s syndrome of 1 in every 2745 live female birth in Nigeria as at 1982, 20 no other reliable study have been done on genetic diseases of chromosomal etiology…

When looking at various control interfaces for power wheelchairs, the traditional joystick is one that is often first thought of. For people who have limited use of their upper extremities, a traditional joystick will not work. A multi joystick is a type of interface that is multifunctional and requires reduced force. The technology was designed for people with limited muscle power or for people who have neuromuscular diseases (“Alternative Drive Controls”, n.d.). For example, it can be used for…

Fragile X is a syndrome that I had little to no knowledge about before the presentation that Denise Devine gave us. From the presentation, I learned an array of information that will be helpful in my future. Denise touched upon a few topics that are important when understanding Fragile X syndrome. Fragile X the most common forms of mental impairment and is an inherited syndrome that is one of the leading developmental disabilities. One significant fact that is surprising is that Fragile X became…