Sentences with phrase «disability affects families»

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«Often times, mostly when I'm suffering, I ask myself why the hell I'm coaching football, a career that caused me disability, and affected my family.

It has been asked to «investigate how people's life chances are affected by gender, race, disability, age and other important aspects of inequality such as where they were born, what kind of family they were born into, where they live and their wealth».

A former researcher specializing in disability policy, bioethics, and knowledge translation, Mr. Stowe provides expertise in effective communication about ongoing research to the public and to families affected by stroke.

As a parent to a child with dyslexia, Redford also openly discusses the ways in which a learning disability can affect an entire family.

And a concern that affects the lives of many families is the way students with disabilities have been systematically excluded or pushed out of many charter schools.»

Across the country, absenteeism disproportionately affects the students from low - income families and communities of color and those with disabilities.

The monthly OSEP newsletter «provides stakeholder resources and timely news related to OSEP and the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act [and] highlights information that affects... state and discretionary grantees, families, educators, practitioners, administrators, researchers, and more,» according to OSEP.

Thus, this article will attempt to help urban education researchers and educators understand (a) why the intersection of race, culture, language, and disability is an urban education issue; (b) how issues of race, culture, language, and disability affect students» and their families» quest for an equitable education; (c) how to advocate for and provide culturally responsive services to racially, culturally, linguistically, and economically diverse students and their families; and (d) the implications of the intersection of race, culture, and disability for urban education practice, research, and policy.

Children from low - income families and communities of color and those with disabilities are disproportionately affected.

This disability has severely affected and infiltrated every aspect of our family life, and beyond.

Assist individuals with disabilities and their families affect changes in accessibility to information, technology, housing, education, employment, and transportation and in obtaining accommodations from employers or service providers.

Paralysis affects both the person suffering from paralysis and their entire family as all must learn how to live with the new disability, as well as the medical costs that come with it.

A large portion of Steve's practice involves advising employers on issues involving the Fair Labor Standards Act, the Family and Medical Leave Act, the Americans With Disabilities Act, and other state and federal employment statutes that affect the employment relationship on a daily basis.

If your family has been deeply affected by Parkinson's disease, let us help you apply for Social Security Disability benefits or start the appeal process.

With over 35 years of experience as a personal injury lawyer, I understand how a serious injury or denial of disability benefits affects not just my individual client, but their entire family.

The Cochran Firm Disability Lawyers helps families like yours in their attempts to gain Social Security disability benefits for family members who have been seriously affected by a brDisability Lawyers helps families like yours in their attempts to gain Social Security disability benefits for family members who have been seriously affected by a brdisability benefits for family members who have been seriously affected by a brain tumor.

A significant portion of Nicole's practice involves advising employers on issues involving the Fair Labor Standards Act, the Family and Medical Leave Act, the Americans With Disabilities Act, and other state and federal employment statutes that affect the employment relationship on a daily basis.

If your family is affected by autism, The Cochran Firm Disability Lawyers can help you learn more about your right to Social Security Disability Insurance benefits.

Because of the broad spectrum of symptoms and disabilities that can come from this injury, such as brain dysfunction, bruising of the brain, torn tissue, and long - term complications that affect other areas of the body, pursuing compensation may help you and your family handle the difficult times that may lie ahead.

If your family has been deeply affected by cancer, The Cochran Firm Disability Lawyers would like to lend a helping hand.

When a child has complex health needs or a disability, all family members are affected.

Disability is not only a challenge for those directly affected by it but also the family supporting that child.

Our staff members are trained and familiar with assisting families affected by substance abuse, mental health concerns and cognitive disabilities.

Recent studies have examined how cultural factors affect family and sibling relationships and adjustment to disability, and how siblings participate in the care of children with a variety of chronic illnesses such as asthma, diabetes, and GI disorders.

Lobato's research focuses on the needs of children and families affected by chronic illness and disability.

Livewire Livewire provides free, safe and fun online communities for families affected by a serious illness, chronic health condition or disability.

Dr. Rose and Mrs. Rose provide educational and psychological assessments and counseling for adults, adolescents, children, families, and couples including assessing for possible learning disabilities, ADHD, dyslexia, processing disorders, and other factors affecting learning.

For example, social isolation often affects families who have a child with a disability.

Colorado's Strong Start Study: Helping Young Families Affected by Substance Use Build Protective Factors to Prevent Maltreatment [Presentation Slides](PDF - 557 KB) University Centers for Excellence in Developmental Disabilities (UCEDD) Technical Assistance (TA) Institute (2013) Highlights the collaborative partnership between the Colorado Department of Human Services» Division of Early Childhood and Division of Behavioral Health to address the increase in substance use by women since the mid-1980s, the rate of prenatal drug exposure, and child maltreatment.

This study examined a cumulative model of risk / protective factors at the individual level (child's sense of coherence; attachment with father) and family level as manifested by fathers» emotional resources (fathers» negative / positive affect; attachment avoidance / anxiety), to explain socioemotional adjustment among children age 8 — 12 years with or without learning disabilities (LD).

Populations of interest include low - income families, as well as populations that may require specialized services, including but not limited to dual language learners, children affected by trauma or homelessness, children from immigrant / migrant families, children in foster care, and children with disabilities.

Whether you are having trouble with family relationships, troubled teens, addictions, or disabilities that are affecting the whole family system, counseling can help.

Things like chronic or terminal illness, disability, or trauma affect each member of the family in a profound way.

Since its inception, Joni and Friends has been dedicated to serving people who are affected by disability, whether it is the disabled person, a family member, or friend.