Bike-sharing, or the use of rental bikes for transportation in urban areas, has become increasingly popular across the United States. The systems allow riders to pay a fee to ride a bike from one docking station to another. A program in Portland, Oregon, called Adaptive BIKETOWN was the first to implement the use of adaptive […]
Researchers Locate Specific Brain Cells Affected by Low Oxygen Levels at Birth
Premature babies (babies born before 37 weeks gestation) are at a higher risk of health complications than those born at term. Such complications include, but are not limited to, the following (1): More time spent in the Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU) Breathing problems, such as respiratory distress syndrome (RDS) Infections resulting from an immature […]
Is HIE a Birth Injury?
If an infant is harmed (by a medical complication and/or negligent actions of medical professionals) during or around the time of birth, this is considered a birth injury. When many people hear the term “birth injury,” they are likely to think of, for example, broken or fractured bones. However, many birth injuries involve more systemic […]
Disability Terminology: Choosing the Right Words When Talking About Disability
When speaking to or about someone with a disability, it’s important to make note of which terms are offensive, outdated, and inappropriate. Throughout this page, we’ll unpack why certain terms are used and take a deeper look inside the debate on disability terminology. Different Schools of Thought Person-first language Many institutions, including The American Psychological […]
Interacting with People with Disabilities: Etiquette Tips and Guidelines
Talking to someone with a disability is just like talking to anyone else. But occasionally, you might feel you are saying or doing the wrong thing. The following are some basic tips for spending time and communicating with individuals with disabilities, as compiled from helpful resources on the United Cerebral Palsy and the Eastern Paralyzed […]