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My Baby Junior Saved the Lives of Children

Shavkat @Shavkat (141905) • Philippines 10 Apr 17

In 2010, I was overwhelmed to travel in Tajikistan. It was a great opportunity to be a volunteer in this country. At first, I felt in doubt if I can able to live in this country for one year. I am living solely in the apartment...

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Impairment

Felicia Kane @DesirousDreamer (34776) • Peoria, Arizona 7 Mar 17

There are some terms that are completely taboo to say, we know them, we do not say them because they are offensive and they have reasons to be offensive, they are considered slurs, hate speech, we just do not say them. Today I...

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The Dumping Site of Disabled Children

Shavkat @Shavkat (141905) • Philippines 15 Feb 17

During the time of my medical mission stunts in Central Asia in 2011, I was able to transfer my soft skills to local medical staff. It is a bittersweet experience to work with different nationalities. The main goal is to improve...

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I Am Blind: How Can I Choose A Suitable Color For Me?

Shavkat @Shavkat (141905) • Philippines 24 May 16

When I was a child, my parents noticed that I can’t distinguish distinct colors. It is also a big dilemma when I got into university. I cannot distinguish the pins use in cadaver by my teachers. I always fail my practical...

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If God gave you disabilities, you would ... ... ...

Ramaditya @Ramaditya (1226) • Indonesia 7 Sep 10

Sometimes we complain to God about what we have without realizing that we've got many things already. One of the best examples are your perfect body. You've got working ear, working eyes, and so on. Have you tried imagining...

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Coping with Achromatopsia

yumakutsuu @yumakutsuu (72) • Canada 10 Jun 10

I am curious how people cope with this unique impairment, as I have heard of many different methods. Personally I wear tinted lenses with a prescription indoors at almost all times. When I do go outside I have a pair of...

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Confused State- Can you resolve ?!

mailtoramesh @mailtoramesh (815) • India 21 Dec 08

In order to not to disturb others, I usually hear mp3 in my handset. But my parents say that if i continue this, there will be a hearing impairment. If I dont use headset it will disturb others. What should I do? I am so...

How many people here have been affected by impaired driving?

grunge_avenged @grunge_avenged (552) • Canada 28 Apr 08

I am wondering who here has been either directly affected or indirectly affected my imparied driving .. Someone who has been drunk or possibly high on drugs while driving. Maybe someone has a friend or family member that they have...

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i dont think my wife will cope with a disabled child.

webster76 @webster76 (152) 25 Jan 07

I was told by the doctor today that my 7 month old daughter may be 'mentally disabled', I am not afraid of the possibliity that she is, but more how it will affect my wife. I know that I am capable of getting through this as I...

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dixie1 @dixie1 (1330) • United States 4 Dec 06

Any members out there with back or spinal impairments?