Did you know there is a new reprint in paperback form titled "ENABLING ROMANCE". Written by Ken Kroll & Erica Levy Klein, a husband and team, one of whom has a disability. Ken Eroll had dystonia, a neuromuscular dis- order, and uses a wheelchair. ENABLING ROMANCE celebrates the desire for romance and intimacy while shattering sexual stereotypes and debunking popular myths about people with physical diabilities. This book is divided into three parts, the first two of which are enriched with anecdotal information provided by individuals with dis-abilities and their partners. Part one emphasizes that sexual satisfaction for people with disabilities can be a reality and discusses issues such as: developing a positive self-concept; intimate relationships. between . people with physical disabilities and those without; sex without partners; assistance from personal care attendants; sexual variations and alternatives; and reproduction and contraception. Part Two offers information about living and loving with specific disabilities, cerebral palsy, blindness and visual impair-ment, deafness, and hearing impairment, and amputation. Each chapter ends with an organization listing relevant to the disability discussed. Part Three is comprised of four appendices providing information about organizations, services, catalogs, and magazines. With this guide, people with physical disabilities will discover how a positive self-image and a sensitive and caring partner can lead to a rich and rewarding love and sex life. It is recommended reading for all adults with physical disabilities and the people who care for them. The cost is $15.95 and should be available in bookstores now.
For more information, please contact: Beth Binns, Special Marketing Mgr. Woodbine House 1-800-843-7323
Did you know that Jewish Vocational Services in Miami provides rehabilitation programs for the disabled through vocational evaluation, worth adjustment training, job placement assistance, adult basic education, shelter workshop programs, on-the-job training at the VA Medical Center, school-to-work transitional program, and specific skills training program? Languages: English, French, Spanish, ASL. Eligibility: Requirements vary by program and program's funding source. For more info please call: David Raymond, Administrative Director, 735 N.E. 125th St. N.Miami, FL 33161 phone: 899-1587, Fax: 899-8728 Also provided by a division of Jewish Vocational Services is a meal delivery service. Gourmet Kosher Kitchen can deliver frozen-- meals to your home at very reasonably. For more information on Gourmet Kosher Kitchen please call: Herman P. Cohen,CFE phone: (305)-576-6636 Beeper: (305)-939-8128
Did You Know "SOCIALITES", a group for high functioning disabled young adults in their 20's & 30's is looking for new members? They have Saturday evening functions each week to events such as bowling, dinner, movie, baseball games, etc. in Southwest Dade County. For more information call : (305)-598-1509
Did You Know Voice Recognition Software is now available for your personal or business computer. This technology makes shuffling papers while typing a letter, filling out a form, or preparing a spreadsheet possible, and then by just saying "Print Document" the final draft is sent to the printer. The learning curve is very short for anyone with or without previous computer experience. Actually, this technology makes learning to operate a computer much easier. Within 1 week most users are able to dictate text at a rate of 35-40 words per minute, With practice a user of voice Recognition can attain speeds of 70-100 words per minute. After completing a short tutorial and training in several words which allows the computer to learn the users individuals speech patterns, you're ready to take advantage of this highly productive tool and make your words appear of the screen. According to Christopher Hutnik, Executive VP of Innovative Digital Solutions in N.Miami, a company selling the software, This product is especially helpful for individuals with limited upper mobility. For more information on this remarkable software please call Christopher Hutnik at: (305)-892-1265
Did You Know Hollywood Adult School offers a desktop publishing course? This course is open to EVERYONE and covers every aspect of desktop publishing as well as some very important programs such as PageMaker, Freehand, Quark Xpress, Photoshop, Illustrator and more. There are four classes weekly and you can sign for as many as you like. For more info please call Hollywood Hills Adult at: (305)-985-5236. Hollywood Hills Adult is located at 5400 Stirling Road, Hollywood, FL.
Did you know? Bill Koriaba, owner of Body Magic in Hollywood is offering special rates for any blind or visually impaired individual interested in attending his gym.he will work one on one, teaching you how to use his equipment and show you exercises you can do at home. For more information contact: Bill Koriaba at Body Magic, 2341 Hollywood Blvd, Hollywood, FL 33020, 954-922-8984
Zachary Atlas, certified Adapted Aquatics, swimming and Hydo-Aerobics Instructor offers his services at reasonable rates. Mr. Atlas says: while the water can be a beneficial therapeutic environment it by no means can substitute for formal rehabilitative training. It can provide individuals with a rewarding physical outlet while helping expand their physical abilities. For more information please contact: Mr. Zachary Atlas at 954-721-1448
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