This Week in Disability: August 3, 2012

Every Friday we like to round up the best links and discussion we've had during the week surrounding topics of disability. Hopefully this allows people who are too busy or not on social networks to connect with us and follow some of the major trends and issues in the area of disabilities. 

On the Champions Blog:

Parkinson's Disease and Cognitive Impairment - We look at one of the lesser known symptoms associated with PD: http://championscareercentre.blogspot.ca/2012/07/disability-focus-parkinsons-disease-and.html

Inclusion Body Myositis - Strategies for accommodating this degenerative muscular disorder in the workplace: http://championscareercentre.blogspot.com/2012/08/disability-focus-inclusion-body-myositis.html

Around the web:

A commentary in the National Post calling for every person in Canada, including those with disabilities, to have the opportunity to work: http://t.co/gZzMWMRD

The federal government announced a new panel to investigate ways to get more people with disabilities meaningful employment: http://www.vancouversun.com/health/Ottawa+hopes+boost+jobs+people+with+disabilities/7009954/story.html

How to accommodate an employee with Aspberger Syndrome: http://askjan.org/media/asperger.html

Don't wait to get evaluated if you think you have ADHD, learn how to accommodate and manage your symptoms: http://t.co/fyGQM6jn

What's next for Canada after signing the UN Convention on the Rights of Humans with Disabilities: http://t.co/U5oEbWJn

Six great ways to manage anxiety - http://www.psychologytoday.com/collections/201207/life-the-edge/the-six-best-ways-decrease-your-anxiety

From severely dyslexic to top of his grad class: Strategies for coping with dyslexia: http://www.lexable.com/Dyslexia-Coping-Strategies