June 14, 2009

The Challenges of Disability

What would you do if you were suddenly paralyzed? Youd suddenly learn what it was like to b e disabled in America. Youll want to hear the inspirational story of one disabled man. Then, every driver strives to avoid becoming a statistic. Well talk to an expert for some astonishing facts about driver safety you wont want to miss!

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InfoTrak: Paralyzed for Life Our guest is Allen Rucker, author of The Best Seat in the House: How I Woke Up One Tuesday and Was Paralyzed for Life . At 51, Mr Rucker became a victim of transverse myelitis, a rare neurological disorder that suddenly left him paralyzed from the waist down. He talked about the challenges he faced in dealing with his disability and reevaluating his life. He also offered suggestions on how able-bodied people should view and treat those with disabilities.
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InfoTrak: Dangerous Driving Dr. David Girard is the lead author of new research that analyzed drivers risks of dying in a car accident. He outlined the most dangerous driving situations, times of day and regions of the country. He also offered suggestions on how drivers can make wiser decisions that could potentially save their lives.
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InfoTrak: Sleep and Your Childs Weight About one-third of children in the U.S. are overweight or obese. Emily Snell, Doctoral student and lead researcher for a sleep study at Northwestern University shared the results of her study that found that children who dont get enough sleep are more likely to be overweight. She offered simple advice for parents on how to recognize if their children need more sleep and how to help them get it.
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