The Gambia Epilepsy Association, on Tuesday, organised a press briefing at its headquarters in Serrekunda to sensitise journalists about epilepsy. Speaking at the briefing, Anthony Zimba, the executive secretary of the International Bureau of Epilepsy said that epilepsy is a condition and not a disease. He added that, most people think that epilepsy is caused by a demon, or is an African disease and has to be treated with local medicine.
When amputee athletes compete against able-bodied athletes, they're called courageous. But when they nearly win, as a South African sprinter did earlier this year while trying to qualify for that country's Olympic team, they are accused of cheating. It's a hypocrisy that doesn't sit well with MIT professor and double amputee Hugh Herr.
THE unique atmosphere of an Ashes Test will be felt at Trafalgar Road, Southport tomorrow when England’s Deaf Cricketers begin their two-match series against their Australian counterparts.
American pop star, Jay Z, and British supermodel, Naomi Campbell, will spend a day with the underprivileged children in Abuja, as the build-up to the 2008 edition of THISDAY Music and Fashion Festival continues.
The stars are showing their commitment to the African child by devoting time to the children with disabilities and those who are motherless.
Dutch pair Robin Ammerlaan and Ronald Vink recovered from losing the opening set to retain their Wimbledon Masters Series wheelchair doubles title.
The defending champions defeated French duo Stephane Houdet and Nicolas Peifer 6-7 (6-8) 6-1 6-3.
Autism Cymru brings two top autism experts to Wales Awares - 12 hours ago CARDIFF, Wales: Autism Cymru is very pleased to bring Donna Williams and John Clements to South Wales in the autumn to focus on talks regarding Challenging ...
Gunman escapes KC store after tussle with woman in wheelchair Trading Markets (press release), CA - Jul 5, 2008 ... FDO | Quote | Chart | News | PowerRating -- A woman operating a motorized wheelchair took a stab at breaking up an armed robbery today in Kansas City. ...
Thousands turn out for Disability Awareness Day Warrington Guardian, UK - 7 hours ago Dave Thompson, DAD organiser and Warrington Disability Partnership (WDP) chairman, said: “The rain actually forced people into the marquees, ...
Trio net Beijing Olympic dream Liverpool Daily Post, UK - 17 hours ago THREE Liverpool athletes are well on their way to completing their sporting dreams after being selected for the Paralympics Games in Beijing. ...
US Braille coin to raise awareness — and money Houston Chronicle, United States - Jul 5, 2008 By ANABELLE GARAY AP The commemorative 1-ounce coin will be available in spring 2009, the 200th anniversary of Louis Braille's birth in France. ...
