Monday, August 2, 2010

Meet Artist Tomas Karkalas, Klaipeda, Lithuania - overcoming disabilities



Many of us live with disabilities. How we respond to our personal challenges
defines our character. Here is one inspiring man we can learn from.

Meet Tomas Karkalas who hails from Klaipeda, Lithuania.

From Thomas:
"My pictures are my meditation in color. They enable me to recognize myself in my surroundings and thus to forget personal disability."

Contact Info
Website:http://artbytomas.blogspot.com/
Facebook Profile:http://www.facebook.com/TomasWelcome

I was lucky enough to find him online and fell in love with his magical art
and views of the natural world.

just magic transformation"It sleets, yet the tourists are taking the shots in spite of all inappropriate circumstances for that... While watching them, I reminded my own camera ... While I was shooting, the tourists watched me with the great surprise. They couldn't understand what attracted my eye. Yet that confusion was the mutual. I too don't know what use could bring the gathering of the exotic picks, thus I turned of from the deeds of humanity to the beauty that was lying underfoot."

My Question, Dear Reader, is HOW do you cope with disability?
I blog...focusing on the computer takes my mind away to good places.

Information for people with Disabilities:

Disabilities

Comprehensive guide to various physical, mental and developmental disabilities and rehabilitation. Throughout the world, there are millions of people who have some form of emotional, mental, or physical handicap that can limit their activities to varying degrees. The terms disabled and differently abled are both preferable terms to the outdated term handicapped. Disabilities can be the result of accidents, resulting in paralysis, brain damage, etc., while some people are born with such afflictions as cerebral palsy, spina bifida, Down syndrome, muscular dystrophy, blindness, etc. This guide offers disability facts, statistics, information and resources on a list of disabilities covering several mental, physical, and emotional handicaps and the necessary assessment, treatment for people with disabilities, and advocacy of it in both public and private arenas. Disability facts and information for parents of children with physical disabilities and medical issues. Disability resources to learn about accessibility, disabled assistance, developmental and learning disabilities in physically handicapped children, disabilities rights and parenting kids with disabilities.

Articles

Disability Benefits for Children
Disability benefits for children is a boon for families who cannot afford to take care of their disabled child, due to their low incomes levels. The following article will tell you about the disability benefits that are made available and the eligibility procedures for the same.

Discrimination Against Disabled People in the Workplace
One of the most sensitive issues that exist in the corporate world, is discrimination against disabled people in the workplace. The following article elaborates on the social issue of discrimination against disabled people in the workplace. To know, more read on...

Computer Devices for the Physically Challenged
Various computer devices for the physically challenged have made their life a lot easier, helping them to face the world against all odds. It wouldn't be surprising to know that many among us are not even aware of these computer devices, which have showed a new ray of hope for millions around the world.

Assistive Technology Devices
Assistive technology devices are meant to provide comfort and ease of access to individuals who have physical or cognitive impairments, difficulties or disabilities. To know more about how these devices can help them, read on...

History of Assistive Technology
Assistive technology as the name suggests, is the set of all such entities which aid the disabled or people with defects to perform normal functions in life. It also encompasses the study of locating, selecting and using such devices. Read on to know more…

Famous People with Learning Disabilities
Here is a list of famous people with learning disabilities. They overcame the disabilities to become renowned individuals, the best of the lot!

Famous Deaf People
There have been many famous deaf people since the late 1700's when the famous composer Ludwig Van Beethoven eventually lost his hearing and continued to compose. This article is an attempt to pay tribute to those people who stood high in the walks of life.

Living with a handicap
A depiction of what humans tend to overlook in life! Imagine if you had to write and understand, while making a mental note of everything you jot down?! Sounds impossible!

Disability Resources
The Internet helps physically challenged people locate services, plan vacations, shop for customized appliances, and voice legal concerns.

Permanent Partial Disability Awards
Employees need to be aware of their rights under workers compensation laws. The laws can vary based on an employee’s occupation and industry.

Ways to Signal Help Visually and Audibly
Signaling for help in an emergency situation falls into one of two categories: visual signals and audible signals. Here are some examples of each type and tips for maximizing the effectiveness of your indicator.

What is Access to Work?
The government funded Access To Work scheme is there to help employees and employers with disability issues.

Computers and the Disabled
Can suitable technology of today, based around the 'point & click' of browser based computing driven via wireless, handheld mouses, make a difference to the lives of the disabled? You bet it can!

For a Disabled, His Tongue Controls His Computer
The researchers at Georgia Tech have come up successfully to transform the mouth of a disabled into a virtual computer which would be controlled by the tongue. Interestingly, his thirty-two teeth, even if he/she has the complete set intact or not, will work like a keyboard.

What is Wrong with my Disability?
If one person feels like he or she is being judged because of his or her disability, he must promptly avail the services of his lawyer in order to do something about it and to correct the wrongs of society.

An Overview on Various Los Angeles Disability Laws
Disability Law is one which prohibits discrimination against individuals with disabilities in various sectors such as employment, housing, education and access to public services. It is largely regulated by the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA).

Disability Benefit Programs in California
If you are disabled and unable to work, several disability insurance and benefit programs are available to help you pay the bills, return to work or both.

Prejudice and disability
The article reflects on the nature of disability and considers why many for suffer from anxiety and panic attacks fail to complete the course of treatment

How do disabled people access the web ?
I often wonder that our life is so puzzling, it has myriad of shades & myriad of colors. For some it oozes in blue with their success in their respective fields, for some it’s blistering with red since they have just explored their youthful tweets.

The Federal Law on Disability
People with disability enjoy protection from discrimination at work under the Americans with Disability Act. This federal law applies to companies who employ fifteen or more people for a minimum period of at least 20 weeks.

Wheelchair Basketball
Wheelchair basketball is one option available to those with a disability, helping with their self confidence and providing opportunities to socialize with others.

Benefits of Educating Through Online Video
In the domestic front, these online schools become an alternative to the physically handicapped or mentally ill. These online schools can be very beneficial to ones life.

Mocking Disabled Or Deaf People
Opening peoples eyes...

Disability Approval and Communication
Obtaining Benefits - I was just approved for Disability Benefits.

A New Generation of Disabled Citizens Are Shaping the Culture
As disabled Americans work to achieve and make contributions to their jobs, their families, and their communities, they will continue to shape society's view of them.

A Special Bond between Animals and Disabled Humans
Animals can be mysterious and unpredictable, but more and more animal behaviorists and others who work regularly with our nonhuman fellow beings are finding that many seem to have a special rapport with mentally or physically disabled people.

Your Canada Pension Application
When you become disabled because of illness or injury, you should apply to C.P.P. for a disability pension.

Overview of Medical Assistance for Persons with Disabilities Ages 3-21
A brief summary of the requirements and benefits of the Medical Assistance or Medicaid program. this Federal / State program helps to pay for the medical costs for people with disabilities.

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