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		<title>About The Rights of Disabled Communities</title>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 16 May 2013 05:55:10 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[When we talk about the matter of civilization, we are actually not just concerned with how man has been able to devise newer machinery and build larger buildings. The fact of the matter is that the realization of human rights has been one important element of the current civilization we always talk about. Of course [...]]]></description>
				<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>When we talk about the matter of civilization, we are actually not just concerned with how man has been able to devise newer machinery and build larger buildings. The fact of the matter is that the realization of human rights has been one important element of the current civilization we always talk about. Of course the world today witnessed better spectacles of human right conservations that it did some three hundred years ago. One important example in this regard is that of the disabled community. It was proposed in the last century that disabled individuals of our communities should be considered normal persons and should be given due respect and equal opportunities to participate in the race of life. Earlier, the disabled community was considered more like useless factor for community which never seemed to have contributed towards the betterment of the country. But it is no more the case like that now. We have specialized schools, colleges and universities teaching and training these individuals in different professional courses. We have different job opportunities for these disables candidates and we have positions reserved for jobs in different organizations for these individuals. Thus, it makes a very good sense on the whole. Moreover, there are a number of nongovernmental organizations working around the world which striving hard for the rights and betterment of such persons. These organizations raise funds, generate common awareness and tend to make these individuals more useful parts of our societies. Thus it can be very safely stated that the disabled community in out societies today find a lot of respect and honor and are considered fairly equal to the normal persons and are given equal ranks and opportunities. This is one appreciable step in making this world a place filled with equality, harmony and peace all around!</p>
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		<title>Disabled dating communities are here to help the disabled date</title>
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		<pubDate>Fri, 14 Dec 2012 10:48:26 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>julie</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[It is an astonishing sight that even today a lot of disabled individuals give a rather shocked look if they happen to hear of disabled people dating. Well this is because in the past disabled individuals have always had trouble when it comes to finding love or finding a potential date or mate. This was [...]]]></description>
				<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>It is an astonishing sight that even today a lot of disabled individuals give a rather shocked look if they happen to hear of disabled people dating. Well this is because in the past disabled individuals have always had trouble when it comes to finding love or finding a potential date or mate.<br />
This was because in the past it was not easy to find other disabled individuals facing similar issues or perhaps disabled people lacked the confidence and always had low self esteem. But now with the advent of internet and personal computers this situation is now a fast changing scenario with the specially formulated online dating communities.</p>
<p>And though one may not be able to find as many options as those available to normal individuals yet the ones that are available are pretty good. These online disabled dating communities are accessible to users all across the globe and are getting more and more popular by the day. The main feature that these communities specialize in is that they offer disabled dating services. It is not just a date that you can find in such communities; disabled dating communities also open up a platform for like minded disabled individuals to meet up and make friends.<br />
Disabled dating communities have created a lot of useful tools that the disabled can use in order to have a better dating experience. For example, an individual can create a blog of his or her own and share his or her ideas, thoughts and even life experiences with other co members who have access to reading the blogs that are posted and there are chat rooms where one can enjoy conversations in the public forum. Apart from blogs and chat rooms, there is instant messaging helping members communicate with one another. The best part is that these disabled dating communities do not charge any fees.</p>
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		<title>Disabled dating communities are opening up a whole new world of opportunities</title>
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		<pubDate>Fri, 23 Nov 2012 17:45:51 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>julie</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[The internet today is filled with numerous disabled dating websites. These sites have been designed for almost every conceivable idea, issue or thought one can imagine about. Disabled dating websites are working really well and are gaining immense popularity world over. These dating sites have been designed and regulated keeping in mind the limitations that [...]]]></description>
				<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>The internet today is filled with numerous disabled dating websites. These sites have been designed for almost every conceivable idea, issue or thought one can imagine about. Disabled dating websites are working really well and are gaining immense popularity world over.</p>
<p>These dating sites have been designed and regulated keeping in mind the limitations that the disabled experience. It offers a platform for the disabled to communicate and express themselves with other disabled individuals opening opportunities to nurture friendship and find love that can fill the loneliness and emptiness in their lives with joy and happiness. After all it is only another disabled person who in the true sense can understand the difficulties and troubles faced by another person who is disabled.</p>
<p>Many disabled dating websites have online assistants to assist those who need answers to the questions they have and help them clear their qualms. Besides the website also provides useful information that is easy to understand.  For example &#8211; Individuals are guided how set up a profile, how to upload pictures and how to put in details.</p>
<p>There are some sites that even let you read the experiences of other visitors who wish to share their life experiences both the happy ones as well as the shortcomings. In fact the sites have discussion boards and forums where visitors can interact or post their views. There are also a lot of articles posted which can be of great help to newcomers visiting the site. Apart from which there are questionnaires and quizzes that one can take up online. Some sites even have the option wherein one can match their scores with those of others and thereby get to know other like minded people.</p>
<p>With an increasing number of disabled individuals joining these disabled dating communities one is sure to find another like minded person who shares similar interests.</p>
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		<title>Disabled dating community – Helping the disabled build relationships</title>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 01 Nov 2012 19:48:50 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>julie</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Well, to start with, a disabled dating community offers help, advice and counseling to all individuals facing any form of disability. If you look into such communities you will see that as members of these communities – disabled individuals are given an opportunity to be part of various member activities. For example, the members here [...]]]></description>
				<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Well, to start with, a disabled dating community offers help, advice and counseling to all individuals facing any form of disability. If you look into such communities you will see that as members of these communities – disabled individuals are given an opportunity to be part of various member activities. For example, the members here can get to know other members by way of online chats, if a member is passionate about writing – the member can pen blogs that can be viewed by other people visiting the disabled community site.</p>
<p>Online disabled dating communities have been set up in view to encourage disabled individuals date online – keeping in mind the fact that it can be quite uncomfortable for the disabled to go out on a date with a person who is not known to them. Disabled dating communities are here to serve as a medium, whereby the disabled are given the opportunity to interact online with potential dates and get to know each other before going out in person. </p>
<p>The disabled dating community helps the disabled find and interact with suitable partners; it is not entirely about dating &#8211; the community also enables the disabled people to build new bonds of friendship, besides providing assistance and counseling on various aspects that may be complicating their lives. Thus making these communities well received and appreciated by the disabled world over.</p>
<p>Generally disabled people find it difficult to talk about and express their inner feelings to family members and even close friends, but the online community gives them the needed platform to communicate and express themselves freely without any hesitation viewing that the other person they are talking to is not known to them personally. Since the other members of the community are also disabled it helps them communicate without feeling strange or uncomfortable when discussing about their disabilities.</p>
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		<title>Respect a Disabled Person</title>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 15 Oct 2012 18:33:37 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>julie</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Our society is so mean that most of us tend to look down whenever we come across a disabled person. A person does not become disabled because he or she wish to become disabled. Every individual would love to be a normal person and expect respect from others. Similarly, even a disabled person wishes that [...]]]></description>
				<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Our society is so mean that most of us tend to look down whenever we come across a disabled person. A person does not become disabled because he or she wish to become disabled. Every individual would love to be a normal person and expect respect from others. Similarly, even a disabled person wishes that he or she is given their due respect in public.</p>
<p>Nobody is born perfect. Disability can occur at any stage of a person’s life. It can occur during birth, post birth or even through an accident. But, then let us not forget that every one of us can get disabled during some times in life in the event we are unable to safeguard ourselves. How would you feel when someone looks down at you when they realize that you have become disabled? Well, that is the same feeling that a disabled person goes through most of the times in their lives and therefore we as human beings must learn to help, guide and respect a disabled person.</p>
<p>It has also been seen that a disabled person is unable to get the right kind of job in spite of the fact that they are extremely qualified and talented for the position that they have applied. Companies usually avoid hiring a disabled employee mainly because of the fact that they feel that the image of the company will be lost if they hire a disabled person. But, that is not the case. There are many institutions that have hired disabled employees and it has also been proved that these people contribute two to three fold better than an employee who is not disabled. It is therefore requested not to deny hiring a disabled person from getting their right kind of job as per their qualification. We do hope that this article will help many <a href="http://www.disabilitynetwork.com/how-to-treat-a-disabled-person/" title="How to Treat a Disabled Person">disabled people</a> across the globe.</p>
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		<title>How to Treat a Disabled Person</title>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 17 Sep 2012 03:49:27 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>julie</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[These days there are many countries that organize social programs to help those who are suffering from disability. These social programs help disabled persons eradicate poverty. But, that is not what a disabled person would love to receive for the rest of the life. They too just like all normal people prefer working and living [...]]]></description>
				<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>These days there are many countries that organize social programs to help those who are suffering from disability. These social programs help disabled persons eradicate poverty. But, that is not what a disabled person would love to receive for the rest of the life. They too just like all normal people prefer working and living a life of their own. Let us discuss some of the difficult issues faced by a disabled person.</p>
<p>1- Finding work – It becomes difficult for a disabled person to find a job that is perfect as per their qualification. Even if they match all the criteria of a company’s requirement, they might not get the position for the very fact that they are disabled. But we must remember that a disabled person will work more efficiently as compared to that of a normal person and moreover, they will ensure that they achieve and complete any given task much before the deadline.</p>
<p>2- Maintaining relationships – It becomes very difficult for a disabled employee to maintain a healthy relationship with their colleagues in their office. Most of the times we try to ignore a disabled employee. But remember, they too are normal human beings and they cannot be blamed for their disability. Therefore, as a responsible citizen of our country, we must learn to respect and treat our disabled colleague just the way we treat other colleagues. You can even take them to a club or a restaurant to have a cup of coffee which will make them proud to have a friend like you.</p>
<p>Remember, as mentioned earlier, a disabled person is already undergoing trauma all through their lives and hence, we as their colleagues must learn to understand their feelings and treat them just like any of our group members. This will at least help the disabled person forget their disability for a while and they will remember this courtesy extended to them for life.</p>
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		<title>Right Type of Wheelchair for Disabled Persons</title>
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		<pubDate>Sun, 09 Sep 2012 10:54:01 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>julie</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Incase you are planning to buy a wheelchair for a disabled person; there are few things to be taken into consideration. It is very important to realize that each disabled person has got their specific needs that are required in a wheelchair. With so many different models of wheelchairs available in the market today, it [...]]]></description>
				<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Incase you are planning to buy a wheelchair for a disabled person; there are few things to be taken into consideration. It is very important to realize that each disabled person has got their specific needs that are required in a wheelchair. With so many different models of wheelchairs available in the market today, it becomes a bit difficult to select the right kind of wheelchair. Few points mentioned below have to be taken into consideration before selecting a wheelchair.</p>
<p>1- First and foremost, find out the physical ability of the disabled person. What type of physical functions he or she is ready to handle? How will they control the wheelchair and do they need any kind of functions on a wheelchair for their mobility, such as adjustable height etc. The best method is to contact the doctor who is taking care of the disabled patient. The doctor will give the right kind of wheelchair that is required to be purchased.</p>
<p>2- Another important factor to be taken into consideration is the purpose of buying a wheelchair. Will the disabled person use the wheelchair for outdoor use or will they require it only for home use. Incase the wheelchair is for outdoor use, you might have to purchase a motorized type of wheelchair while for home use, a normal wheelchair is preferable. In case it is a motorized version; we must remember that the wheelchair cannot be folded while the normal wheelchair for home use can be folded. If you are opting for a motorized version, make sure that the wheelchair can fit in your vehicle with ease since it cannot be folded.</p>
<p>3- Since there are many models and brands available today, most people tend to buy wheelchairs for their loved ones based on its appearance. You are not going to use it anyway, therefore more than going for its appearance, check out the comfort level so that the patient can be at ease.</p>
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		<title>Disability and its misconceptions</title>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 23 Aug 2012 08:19:31 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>julie</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[There are two forms of disability. One type of disability occurs at birth and the other at a later stage in life. When a disability occurs in a person at birth, they are usually not much aware of their disability and they tend to lead their lives accepting the fact that they are already disabled. [...]]]></description>
				<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>There are two forms of disability. One type of disability occurs at birth and the other at a later stage in life. When a disability occurs in a person at birth, they are usually not much aware of their disability and they tend to lead their lives accepting the fact that they are already disabled. On the other hand, when the disability occurs in a person at a later stage in life, like for example their legs had to be amputated after an accident, the trauma which these patients go through for the rest of their lives can be unimaginable.</p>
<p>There are also certain types of disabilities such as cerebral palsy, multiple sclerosis, muscular dystrophy and spina bifida which can cause disability in a person as they grow in life. Initially as a child, they might not be infected by any of the above mentioned disease but they can contract the disease as they grow up which can again lead to disability.</p>
<p>A hidden disability is the one which cannot be seen on the outside but it can be only found out when the person speaks. Like for example, dumb and deaf is a type of hidden disability. The person will seem to be absolutely normal from all angles, only when they begin to speak, will we be able to realize how much trouble that person is going through.</p>
<p>Mental illness too is a hidden type of disability. It usually takes place due to a chemical imbalance in the human brain. Some of the most commonly found mental illnesses are bipolar disorder and schizophrenia.</p>
<p>There are many communities across the globe to help patients suffering from disability. Here, they will come across patients suffering from various types of deformities. Contacting such communities will help them overcome the trauma that they are not the only ones suffering.</p>
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		<title>Disabled dating community</title>
		<link>http://www.disabilitynetwork.com/disabled-dating-community/</link>
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		<pubDate>Fri, 03 Aug 2012 14:15:54 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>julie</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[It becomes very difficult for a disabled person to interact with other people. Just because they are disabled leads them to a place of isolation. And probably that is exactly the main reason why many of those disabled across the globe prefer staying at home rather than enjoying with their friends. To help people who [...]]]></description>
				<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>It becomes very difficult for a disabled person to interact with other people. Just because they are disabled leads them to a place of isolation. And probably that is exactly the main reason why many of those disabled across the globe prefer staying at home rather than enjoying with their friends.</p>
<p>To help people who are disabled, there are many communities that have been started across the globe to assist these disabled people find their friends who might be sharing a similar disability as they. Normal persons are not eligible to join such communities. There are also disabled dating communities that help people with different types of disabilities such as those suffering from amputee to those who are confined to wheelchairs.</p>
<p>With the help of these networks, the disabled people can get a chance to meet their love. It is a true fact that rarely a normally fit human being will date a disabled person. By joining such dating communities, not only can the disabled person meet their love but they can also get an opportunity to move ahead in life and eventually get married and have children. We must remember that when two disabled people marry and have children, it does not mean that the child also will be born disabled. The child can be born as a healthy normal baby boy or girl.</p>
<p>Infact, their very own child can become their support during their old age instead of finally finding themselves in homes for the old age people. That is exactly the reason why the disabled dating communities have been set up across different parts of the world. You can also find many disabled dating community websites online. Just type ‘disabled dating community’ in any search engine browser such as Google and you will come across many websites which might even be catering near your area of stay.</p>
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		<title>Different types of jobs for the disabled</title>
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		<pubDate>Sun, 15 Jul 2012 11:58:35 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>julie</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[The world has always given less importance to mainly two categories of human life. One is the short stature person and the other a disabled person. This article will brief regarding the disabled. Why is it that we often try to ignore and move away from people who are disabled? Did the disability occur in [...]]]></description>
				<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>The world has always given less importance to mainly two categories of human life. One is the short stature person and the other a disabled person. This article will brief regarding the disabled.</p>
<p>Why is it that we often try to ignore and move away from people who are disabled? Did the disability occur in a person on its own? Do any of the disabled people think that they must be born disabled? The answer is very simple – NO.</p>
<p>Yes, nobody prefers being born disabled but there are many reasons why this can happen. It can be due to birth, due to lack of proper nutrition, by not providing the required tetanus medicines that are required to be administered during the growth of a child, due to an accident that occurs. An illness during childbirth can make a child prone to disability. There can be many factors and we must not ignore people who are disabled or who are unable to lead a normal life like the rest of the world. Well, it is true that those who are disabled might not be able to take up a decent job in a company and therefore there are many home based jobs for the disabled. Some of the well known home based jobs for disabled people are – </p>
<p>1-	Virtual Assistant – Many companies prefer hiring a virtual assistant so that they do not require hiring an employee full time in their office where they will have to give all the other benefits such as bonus, gratuity, leave salary etc. In such cases, a disabled candidate can get all the work done sitting at home for which they are paid.<br />
2-	Bookkeeping – Many companies outsource their accounting work to accountants who will work from home. A disabled candidate having an accounting background can grab such an opportunity.</p>
<p>Disability is not a curse. It can occur due to disease, accident or even by birth.</p>
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