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C'est en noir que je t'écris (Handicaps)
Par Françoise Nimal. 2001
La tante d'un enfant handicapé prend la parole. Elle décrit l'impact de cette nouvelle terrible dans sa propre vie, les…
questions qu'elle suscite, les changements de ses relations aux autres qu'elle entraîne. La cécité de l'enfant la confronte à ses propres angoisses. C'est la petite fille qui apprendra en grandissant à sa tante à redécouvrir le monde qui l'entoure.Mon clin d'oeil à la vie (Itineraires Ser.)
Par Michel Langlois. 2001
Dans cet ouvrage, à la manière d'un conteur, dans un texte coloré sans couleurs, imagé sans images, il se livre…
à travers des expériences vécues qui font ressortir les difficultés rencontrées, les échecs essuyés et les victoires remportées. Le ton se veut tantôt émouvant, tantôt humoristique, mais toujours très près de la vie. «Je ne prétends aucunement fournir aux lecteurs la recette magique du bonheur, écrit-il, mais si seulement je suscitais chez eux la détermination nécessaire à la réalisation de leurs rêves, j'en serais heureux.» Conférencier, motivateur, humoriste et conteur, Michel Langlois ' qui est aveugle de naissance ' est l'homme de tous les défis. En 1982, il a remporté la médaille d'or aux championnats canadiens de ski alpin pour handicapés.Emma, chien d'aveugle
Par Sheila Hocken. 1979
Cataract
Par John Berger. 2011
The great art critic and writer John Berger joined forces again with Turkish writer and illustrator Selçuk Demirel in this…
unexpected pictorial essay.What happens when an art critic loses some of his sight to cataracts? What wonders are glimpsed once vision is restored?In this impressionistic essay written in the spirit of Montaigne, John Berger, whose treatises on seeing have shaped cultural and media studies for four decades, records the effects of cataract removal operations on each of his eyes. The result is an illuminated take on perception. Berger ponders how we can become accustomed to a loss of sense until a dulled world becomes the norm, and describes the sudden richness of reawakened sight with acute attention to sensory detail.This wise little book beckons us to pay close attention to our own senses and wonder at their significance as we follow Berger's journey into a more vivid, differentiated way of seeing. Demirel's witty illustrations complement the text, creating a mini-world where eyes take on whimsical lives of their own. The result is a collaborative collectors' piece perfect for every reader&’s bedside table. This title completes a trilogy of books by Berger and Demirel. Smoke was published in 2018, and What Time Is It? was published in 2019.A raccoon bite on the arm doesn&’t seem that serious, but it soon becomes a life-or-death medical crisis for Melissa…
Loomis. After days of treatment for recurring infection, it becomes obvious that her arm must be amputated. Dr. Ajay Seth, the son of immigrant parents from India and a local orthopaedic surgeon in private practice, performs his first-ever amputation procedure. In the months that follow, divine intervention, combined with Melissa&’s determination and Dr. Seth&’s disciplined commitment and dedication to his patients, brings about the opportunity for a medical breakthrough that will potentially transform the lives of amputees around the world.Rewired is the inspirational, miraculous story of Dr. Seth&’s revolutionary surgery that allows Melissa to not just move a prosthetic arm simply by thinking, but to actually feel with the prosthetic hand, just as she would with her natural arm. This resulted in what others have recognized as the world&’s most advanced amputee, all done from Dr. Seth&’s private practice in a community hospital, using a local staff, and with no special training or extensive research funding.Living Well with Parkinson's Disease: What Your Doctor Doesn't Tell You....That You Need to Know
Par Michael Church, Gretchen Garie. 2007
A complete guide to Parkinson's from two people with the disease who cofounded a national support and advocacy organization.In Living…
Well with Parkinson's Disease, Gretchen Garie and Michael J. Church, a couple who both have Parkinson's and live daily with the effects of the disease, thoroughly discuss diagnosis, treatment options, and the emotional consequences of this difficult illness. With a conversational, pragmatic, and personal tone, they offer advice on such topics as:how Parkinson's disease affects relationshipsthe role of diet, supplements, and rest and relaxationstrategies for navigating professional life and the maze of the health-care systemhandling everyday challenges such as buttoning a shirt or rolling over in bedand more!Compassionate and inspiring, Living Well with Parkinson's Disease offers knowledge and wisdom from those who understand the challenges of dealing with Parkinson's every day.Our increased knowledge and appreciation of hypermobile Ehlers-Danlos syndrome (hEDS) has been making headlines across medical research and practice. Stretched…
to the Limits is the first text to apply this new understanding directly to midwifery. The book details the effects of hEDS on the different bodily systems, and the implications for pregnancy, labour, birth and postnatally. Midwives and doulas are likely, at some point in their careers, to come across women with this most common sub-type. hEDS affects at least 1 in 5,000 women but they frequently find themselves on a care pathway more suitable for those with other, rarer, subtypes such as classic EDS (cEDS) or vascular EDS (vEDS). Additionally, much of the advice detailed here will also help to support the 20% of the population with more generalised hypermobility. This book is, therefore, essential reading for empowering midwives and doulas to feel confident in their understanding of hEDS, so that they can best inform and support their clients and colleagues with the most appropriate care. It will also provide a valuable resource for those with hEDS to share with their care team and advocate for their needs when planning pregnancy and birth.Fitness for Everyone: 50 Exercises for Every Type of Body
Par Louise Green. 2020
An exercise book for every "body"! No matter who you are or what body type you have, there's the perfect…
exercise waiting for you in this incredible exercise guide.You want to get into shape but feel limited by your weight, age, or ability. You want to workout but think that the exercises seem too difficult. You're looking for a workout routine that is simple, flexible, and effective. If this sounds familiar, then Fitness for Everyone is perfect for you!Inside the pages of this motivational exercise guide, you'll find:- 50 exercises that have modifications for every body type- Step-by-step instructions showing you how to do each exercise- 10 fitness routines for specific physical and mental benefits- Expert advice on how to incorporate fitness into your everyday lifePersonal trainer and fitness coach, Louise Green, is on a mission to change the way we think about exercise! Gone are the days of restricted eating programs and high-intensity training workouts that are unsustainable in the long term. This book will show you how fitness can benefit your daily life - no matter your shape, size, age, or ability.Whether you've been working out for years or you're just getting started, you'll find something new, challenging, and exciting throughout the pages of this self-help book. The exercises included have variations for people of all body types and abilities. From pushups and burpees to planking and tricep dips, you'll soon start saying, "I can do every exercise in this book!"Yes, You Can Exercise!This inspirational book will empower you, motivate you, challenge you, and change you. It's your opportunity to reconnect with mind and body to enjoy the many benefits of an active lifestyle, physically and mentally. All you have to do is turn the page and start your journey!Future-proof your body and restore strength and mobility to everyday movements--all from home. You won't believe how much these simple…
exercises will transform your life and give you confidence. All you need is your body, and maybe a chair and some very light weights. They say 50 is the new 40, and you can make that a reality with streamlined functional training that is designed specifically for seniors and baby boomers! Stay Fit for Life empowers you to move with more ease and efficiency when performing functional movements.Bending, twisting, pushing, pulling, and reaching--exercies targeting these movements make everyday activities such as running, gardening, or playing with grandchildren both easier and more enjoyable. Unlike traditional resistance training that targets isolated muscle groups, the compound movement exercises in Stay Fit for Life engage multiple muscle groups simultaneously, helping people of all fitness levels lead more active, dynamic lives.Here's what you'll find in Stay Fit for Life: - Over 60 step-by-step exercises to increase strength, improve mobility, and enhance flexibility, all demonstrated with bright, clear photography - Modifications for every exercise to make it easier or more challenging, including chair and low-impact variations - Three four-week fitness programs designed to match every fitness level - Twenty prescriptive workout routines designed to target specific needs such as lower back strength, posture improvement, aerobic fitness, balance and stability, and moreThe Complete Idiot's Guide to Back Pain: Understand the Causes and Explore Your Options for Relief
Par Jason Highsmith, Jovanka Milivojevic. 2011
Leave back pain behind. For the millions of back pain sufferers, the causes can be numerous, making the search for relief…
frustrating and complex. The Complete Idiot's Guide® to Back Pain and its expert authors explain the many causes of back pain and provide the best methods and techniques for relief and prevention of back pain and maintaining a healthy back. • Do-it-yourself relief • Conventional and alternative options • Chronic pain management • Exercises, yoga, and Pilates to keep the back healthyEat Right for Your Sight: Simple, Tasty Recipes That Help Reduce The Risk Of Vision Loss From Macular Degeneration
Par The American Macular Degeneration Foundation, Johanna M. Seddon, Jennifer Trainer Thompson. 2015
Safeguard your vision with 85 simple, satisfying recipes rich in the nutrients that fight macular degeneration The Bad News: Age-related…
macular degeneration (AMD) is the leading cause of central vision loss in adults over the age of fifty. It can wreak havoc on the ability to see faces, read, drive, and move about safely. Millions of people are at risk, and we still don’t have a cure. The Good News: The latest research suggests that healthy lifestyle choices, including a diet rich in lutein, zeaxanthin, and other key nutrients, can delay the onset and progress of AMD. Eat Right for Your Sight provides a delicious way to add the best ingredients for eye health to every meal of the day. Feast your eyes on these appealing recipes: Sweet Pea Guacamole Chicken-Vegetable Noodle Bowls Garlic-Lime Pork Chops Carrot-Ginger Juice . . . and more! Every recipe includes comprehensive nutrition information and has been carefully crafted to act like medicine but not taste like it. Taking care of your eyes has never been easier! With Recipes from Lidia Bastianich, Ina Garten, Jacques Pépin , Alice Waters, Andrew Weil, MD, and other superstars of healthy cooking.Second Suns: Two Trailblazing Doctors And Their Quest To Cure Blindness, One Pair Of Eyes At A Time
Par David Oliver Relin. 2016
Now in paperback: a #1 New York Times–bestselling author’s gripping chronicle of “two doctors . . . bringing light to…
those in darkness” (Time) Second Suns is the unforgettable true story of two very different doctors with a common mission: to rid the world of preventable blindness. Dr. Geoffrey Tabin was the high-achieving “bad boy” of his class at Harvard Medical School. Dr. Sanduk Ruit grew up in a remote village in the Himalayas, where cataract blindness—easily curable in modern hospitals—amounts to an epidemic. Together, they pioneered a new surgical method, by which they have restored sight to over 100,000 people—all for about $20 per operation. Master storyteller David Oliver Relin brings the doctors’ work to vivid life through poignant portraits of their patients, from old men who can once again walk treacherous mountain trails, to children who can finally see their mothers’ faces. The Himalayan Cataract Project is changing the world—one pair of eyes at a time.Supporting Fat Birth: A Book for Birth Professionals and Parents
Par Aj Silver. 2024
This pioneering guide provides birth professionals, pregnant people, and advocates with comprehensive insight into navigating conception, pregnancy, birth, and the…
perinatal period whilst fat. Drawing on the author's decade of experience as well as evidence-based research and case studies from people sharing their own perspectives and stories, this authoritative and compassionate book provides practical and effective advice on how to improve quality of care for fat parents. It covers a wide range of topics across the birth journey and beyond including interviews with a number of high-profile people including Nicola Salmon and Amber Marshall and empowers readers to feel reassured and confident in their choices and rights. This ground-breaking resource challenges the pervasive bias against fat service users in the birthing world and acts as a call to action to dismantle the fatphobic stigma present in our healthcare systems in order to create an environment that is inclusive of all bodies.Access Your Drive and Enjoy the Ride: A Guide on Achieving Your Dreams from a Person with a Disability
Par Lauren Lolo Spencer. 2023
Tools for People with Disabilities from a Person with a Disability"Access Your Drive and Enjoy the Ride is fun, practical, and…
no-nonsense."—Stephanie Thomas, TEDx Speaker and founder, stylist, and editor-in-chief of the disability fashion lifestyle website, CUR8ABLE#1 New Release in Physically Disabled EducationLauren “Lolo'' Spencer provides a candid and real inside look into the life of being a person with a disability. This disability advocate embarks on the importance of visibility for the disabled community because representation matters!Words from someone doing the work. Lolo Spencer gained popularity as a YouTube personality. On her platform, Sitting Pretty, she encourages viewers to achieve their dreams through making strong choices. Lolo shares how she navigates daily life with Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (ALS). You are more than your limits. Choosing to see herself as more than a person with a disability and wheelchair user, Lolo chooses to live a bold and courageous life now because representation matters. She created this intersectional guide to provide tools for people with disabilities to thrive in personal growth, independence, and community building. Add this guide to your list of inclusion books!Inside, you’ll find:An intersectional guide on how to grow personally and professionallyTools for people with disabilities to live a full life despite limitations and expectationsWords from the inspiring Lauren “Lolo” Spencer, your favorite disability advocateIf you're looking for gifts for people with disabilities to get encouraged like Disability Visibility, Demystifying Disability, or Rolling Warrior, you’ll love Access Your Drive and Enjoy the Ride.Home From War: How Love Conquered the Horrors of a Soldier's Afghan Nightmare
Par Marnie Summerfield Smith, Martyn Compton, Michelle Compton. 2011
Lance Corporal Martyn Compton's life was changed beyond recognition when he was blown up in a Taliban ambush that killed…
three of his colleagues. His survival was described as a 'miracle', as he suffered third-degree burns to 75 per cent of his body. He endured 15 operations and doctors used shark cartilage as a base for new skin on his face.But he did not have to face this gruelling ordeal alone. From the moment she heard of his near-fatal wounds, Martyn's fiancée Michelle Clifford found an inner strength to help them both face the future. During Martyn's treatment, Michelle kept a diary in which she revealed the innermost thoughts and emotions she wished she could relay to her wounded partner.Home From War gives a rare insight into the story behind the headlines when soldiers die or are injured. It is also the account of Martyn's battle for adequate compensation. This exploration of how one courageous man came to terms with losing his handsome young face cannot fail to inspire.Emma and I
Par Sheila Hocken. 1977
As a girl, Sheila never let her gradual descent into blindness prevent her from trying to do everything a sighted…
person could do. Then at 17, unable to see to find her way around the house she grew up in, she found herself dreading her future in an 'ever darkening vacuum'.But then the remarkable Emma enters her life, and Sheila begins a journey that brings her the independence, love and happiness she never dreamed possible.Emma and I is the moving and inspirational story of the unique bond between Sheila and her dog, and shows that, sometimes, miracles do happen.Falling and Laughing: The Restoration of Edwyn Collins
Par Grace Maxwell. 2009
In February 2005, Edwyn Collins suffered two devastating brain haemorrhages. He should have died. Doctors advised that if he did…
survive, there would be little of him left. If that wasn't enough, he went on to contract MRSA as a result of an operation to his skull and spent six months in hospital. Initially, Edwyn couldn't speak, read, write, walk, sit up or feed himself. He had lost all movement in his right side and was suffering from aphasia - an inability to use or understand language. When he initially recovered consciousness the only words he could say were 'Grace', 'Maxwell', 'yes' and 'no'.But with the help of his partner Grace and their son Will, Edwyn fought back. Slowly, and with monumental effort, he began to teach his brain to read and speak all over again - with some areas of his mind it was if he had been a slate wiped utterly clean. Through a long and arduous road of therapy he began to re-inhabit his body until he could walk again. Grace's story is an intimate and inspiring account of what you do to survive when your husband is all but taken away without warning by a stroke.'An extraordinary story of transformation and inner strength' - KATIE PIPER'Well worth reading: a tale of real heroism and obstacles…
overcome' - THE MAIL ON SUNDAY'Truly remarkable and so helpful' - FEARNE COTTON'Finding self-acceptance hasn't always been easy. I was abandoned at birth with a facial difference, and as I got older, I began to hate my face and the world I lived in.Gradually, through trial and error, random moments with strangers, and some tragic haircuts, I've found self-love and happiness.This book is the story of how I found my way out of difficult times, and how you can do the same.'Jono Lancaster was born with Treacher Collins Syndrome - a condition that affects facial appearence - and at only two weeks old, he found himself in foster care. In his remarkable story, Jono shares the highs and lows of his journey and how he turned his differences into his greatest strengths.Inspirational, empowering and moving - this is an extraordinary memoir with a powerful message: you are strong enough to become your own hero. (Cape optional.)Neck and Back Problems
Par Jan De Vries. 1986
In Neck and Back Problems Jan de Vries deals with many of the most common problems relating to the spine.…
Drawing on his own vast experience of helping patients overcome their suffering and on various case histories, this book contains practical advice for those millions who endure the agony of backache. Simple exercises and remedies are outlined, together with proven hints towards self-treatment. Slipped discs, tennis elbow, 'whiplash', bursitis and problems with vertigo are all discussed in layman's terms. Neck and Back is a veritable treasure trove of information from one of the world's leading practitioners in this field.Looking Up: A Humorous and Unflinching Account of Learning to Live Again With Sudden Disability
Par Tim Rushby-Smith. 2008
Tim Rushby-Smith is six foot two and highly active, with a love of high places and the great outdoors. Three…
years ago, with a booming garden design and landscaping business and his wife five months pregnant with their first child, Tim fell six metres out of a tree and broke his back, confining him to a wheelchair. As he came to terms with his injury, treatment and rehabilitation, Tim faced an entirely new life, in which suddenly many of life's simplest tasks became monumental challenges. This is Tim's very human story of learning to live with disability, from overwhelming feelings of anger and despair, to learning how to face the future head on, and watching his daughter take her first steps. Emotional but never self-pitying, this is his unflinchingly honest account of how he built a new life; as a man, a husband and a father.