Every successful climb of Mount Everest can be attributed to the assistance of the local Sherpas. A short, informative article explains the history behind the Sherpa's involvement in Mount Everest expeditions, the physiological reasons...

This site provides questions to think about that will help you or your family members make better decisions about using an assistive technology device.

This article from the Samuel Centre for Social Connectedness discusses how technology has altered humans' interactions in their daily lives. Machines and automation have replaced our interactions with service people. It looks at the...

Though far from the main fighting, California made an outsized contribution to the Union victory, mostly in the form of gold and troops. California proved pivotal to the Union war effort, propping up the economy with its vast gold...

How we can be in the parasympathetic "rest and digest" state of our nervous system or the sympathetic "fight or flight" at any given moment. In both cases, we can only operate in one or the other brain networks at any given moment. Here...

The Federal Emergency Relief Administration (FERA) agency, the first mass public assistance program, was created to provide relief support to nearly 5 million households each month.

The co-design of new technology with communities has benefits and trade-offs. Engineers Without Borders Australia describe a co-design project in rural Cambodia that they participated in. The goal was to design assistive technologies...

The Academic Intervention Tools Chart is designed to assist educators and families in becoming informed consumers who can select interventions that best meet their individual needs. The Center's Technical Review Committee (TRC) on...

Site provides information to help with generating ideas that would assist in group decision making. Detailed and thorough account.

Recent legislation has allowed the Supreme Court discretionary, rather than obligatory powers, in deciding which cases to decide. This in-depth and well-developed essay describes the process and criticizes the new system, while providing...

Describes the changes that took place in Texas during World War II, e.g., ways average Texans assisted in the war effort, and methods Governor Coke R. Stevenson used to promote Texas interests while also supporting the war. Also...

"There are many different people in the world, and each one is special. However, some people may have physical or mental challenges that require extra help or assistance."

An overview of Theodore Roosevelt's views on foreign policy beginning in his role as Assistant Secretary of the Navy, and continuing throughout his presidency. The article includes his creation of the Roosevelt Corolarry to the Monroe...

This site contains information on a program to assist persons with disabilities in adapting to careers in agriculture.

This site offers some historical background information about the passing of the GI Bill. Also lists the current benefits provided by the bill, along with the main provisions of the GI Bills associated with World War II, the Korean...

The "I don't want to do homework blues" have probably hit you before. Homework is important, we all know this, but sometimes it is a struggle to get it finished. If you have problems doing your homework and want help, or if you want to...

A directory of kid-friendly articles and videos about the people who keep kids healthy and the places where medical professionals work. Also learn about the kinds of tests that are used to diagnose health problems and about different...

There's no shortage of teachers doing innovative work around goal setting for students. This article is a compilation of favorite resources. Included are books to read to your class, a goal planning worksheet, classroom activities,...

Everyone needs to know about calling 911 in an emergency. But kids also need to know the specifics about what an emergency is. This article gives a list of when to call 911 and pointers on how to talk to the 91 1 operator.

When students are bullied they often have few resources to turn to for help. This lack of assistance usually results in either ignoring the problem or aggression. Neither route is a guaranteed strategy for solving the problem. This...

Are you in the process setting goals for your future? Explore the Amby goal setting resources to assist in setting goals for finding a job.

Are you starting the job search process? Explore the ways that employers hire to assist you in finding the perfect job!

Qatar is providing significant financial assistance to Sudan in order for archeologists to have the fund they need to locate and preserve the grand pyramids in Sudan, some of which are 5,000 years old.

Written by a teaching assistant who saw a need to advocate for children with Angelman Syndrome and their parents, this PDF article provides detailed information, including a personal story, on schooling for students with AS. Also...