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• Mentally ill faced bias post-Katrina
The National Council on Disability said Friday it was common practice after hurricanes Katrina and Rita to segregate people with psychiatric problems. The council called the segregation hurtful and illegal. Some lived outside relief shelters. Others ...
• Inspiring stories of people giving back
Because he is unable to work, Larry lives off disability checks and pulled this off with little money. Also, he is frequently ill, so he was able to do the repair work only when he was physically up for it. — Lee Ward, Huntington, W.Va. For more ...
• Special coverage from MSNBC and NBC News
"Autism: The Hidden Epidemic?" is a compilation of NBC News special reports on the subject of America's fastest growing serious developmental disability. Included on the DVD are an 11-part "Today" show series, a four-part series from CNBC, extensive ...
• Shamlian on viewer response to this report
The amendment transfers authority to the vice president when a president is "unable to discharge the powers and duties of his office," but Roberts said it need not be used when a president undergoes a brief period of disability such as surgery ...
• More victims, deception on adoption 'Net scam report
Christy says she has bipolar disorder, and that Amy convinced her to stop taking her medication and to hand over her disability checks. What’s more, she says she believed that baby would be hers too. Tidwell: She said we could raise it together, it ...

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» Able2Wear - Range of clothing meeting the special needs of disabled adults and children. Online store, catalogue request, fitting information and washing advice.
» Ableworld - Range of products for use by people with disabilities including bathroom and bedroom aids, mobility aids and clothing. Includes store locations in the Midlands and North Wales, and online sales.
» Adaptawear - Offer clothing designed to assist people with physical limitations. Catalogue and contact details.
» Allana - Specialist in designer clothing for people with physical disabilities. Nightwear, fashion, outdoor and MRSA protection collections.
» Clothing Solutions For Disabled People - Charitable project offering tailor made clothing, repairs and alterations. Offers home visits and postal service.
» DisabledAccessories.com - Offers a wide range of disability aids to assist in all aspects of daily life including mobility, personal care and toileting. Ordering online, by post, phone or fax.
» Kozee Komforts - Bridlington company offering a range of wheel chair clothing and disability aids.
» Medoris - Nightwear, day wear, continence care, living aids and textile related products for elderly and disabled individuals.
» Rackety's - Clothing designed and made for children with special needs, including indoor, outdoor and swimwear. Online shop, mail and telephone ordering.
» Revolution Underwear - Custom made range of clothing, from vests and t-shirts with alternative fastenings to all-in-one suits that cannot easily be removed by the wearer. Brochure download, brochure request and contact information.
» SeenIn - Waterproof protection in bold colours designed by a parent for disabled children. Range and ordering information.
» Simplantex - Supply and manufacture of all-weather-wear for wheelchair and scooter users. Online shop and tailoring service.
» Verko - Offers aids for easier and more comfortable gripping, sitting, sleeping, seeing, hearing and walking.