Herbert Marshall lost a limb in World War I and went on to live a life in the spotlight.
Author: Terense Kemp
Disabled Sports USA Participants Twice as Likely to be Employed as Adults with Disabilities
Disabled Sports USA Inc. (DS/USA) released the results of a commissioned survey conducted by Harris Interactive. Data from the survey of 1,108 working age (18 years or older) adults with disabilities, DS/USA chapter participants and members of the Wounded Warrior…
Seeking Hard-to-Find Residencies
In today’s economy, more O&P graduates compete for fewer residency spots.
Back to Work
Employers, service providers and job candidates with a disability must partner together in order to raise the level of employment among the disabled.
Potentially Deadly Infection Linked to Common Foot Conditions
More Americans are developing drug-resistant staph infections, known as MRSA, from common, relatively minor foot problems such as cuts, cracks in the skin, athlete’s foot and ingrown toenails, according to the American College of Foot and Ankle Surgeons (ACFAS). Foot…
In Memory of Siegfried W. Paul
In Memory of Siegfried W. Paul Remembering a St. Louis Legend, Charlie Taggart In Memory of Siegfried W. Paul Siegfried W. Paul, CPO, (E), an internationally known practitioner, died last summer in Kingsport, Tenn. Paul, at the peak of a…
New Handcycling Program for Injured Military
U.S. Paralympics, a division of the U.S. Olympic Committee (USOC), and the Paralyzed Veterans of America (PVA) announced an expansion of their partnership to enhance local sports programming to assist in the rehabilitation process for injured service men and women.…
Tweeting for Fun and Profit
Twitter boasts networking and business opportunities when used properly and with caution.
Medicare Announces Funding for SHIPs
Nearly $36 million in funding is being distributed to the 54 State Health Insurance Assistance Programs (SHIPs) to help people with Medicare get more information about their health care choices. The $35.8 million in funding is the first installment of…
Leap Into a New Life
A skydiving accident hurtled Ben Quinn into a life he did not expect, but also has opened many doors.
By Stephanie Z. Pavlou, ELS