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Compiled and edited by Jennifer Geagan, World Institute on Disability
Disabled and Proud
A new line of "Disability Pride" products has been developed by Sarah Triano, a recent recipient of an AADP Paul Hearne Leadership Award, with Dan Wilkins of The Nth Degree, as part of her National Disability Pride Tour. A portion of the profits generated by these products benefits the Leadership/Organizing Project for Youth with Disabilities at Access Living in Chicago. For more information about her campaign and her Disability Pride products, visit http://www.disabledandproud.com.
Don't Be Caught Off Guard: New Emergency Preparedness Guide for People with Disabilities
"Emergency Evacuation Preparedness: A Guide for People with Disabilities and Other Activity Limitations," by June Isaacson Kailes, provides people with disabilities with emergency preparedness strategies for home, work including working after hours, as well as travel. To download this practical, easy to read guide, visit http://www.cdihp.org/evacuationpdf.htm.
Where There Is No Psychiatrist: A mental health care manual
This book is a practical manual of mental health care for the community health worker, the primary care nurse, the social worker and the primary care doctor, particularly in developing countries. The book gives the reader a basic understanding of mental illness, describing more than 30 clinical problems associated with mental illness and containing 150 illustrations and case studies, including a refugee camp, a school health program and a program for people with AIDS, as well as mental health promotion. A problem-solving approach guides the reader through assessment, management, and the use of psychiatric medicines and simple psychological treatments. Resources are included with reference information for common problems, information on voluntary agencies, the names and costs of medicines and words in local languages for emotional symptoms. For more information about the book, contact The Royal College of Psychiatrists at tel: +44-20-72352351 x146 (9:30am to 2pm UK time), fax: +44-20-72451231or visit their website.
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