June 2015 Health Calendar--Part 1

May 2015 Health Calendar

Part 1

(Let's take a moment and reflect on our fellow humans who are deaf, blind,  
or both deaf and blind.  It's hard to imagine, isn't it?)

June 24 - 30, 2015 

Helen Keller Deaf-Blind Awareness Week

Worldwide

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Do you know who Helen Keller was?  If not, check out this biography:
It includes some videos.
http://www.biography.com/people/helen-keller-9361967



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This article explains a little bit of why it's important to raise awareness of not only
the deaf and blind communities, but also the deaf-blind community.
https://www.consumerhealthdigest.com/health-awareness/helen-keller-deaf-blind-awareness-week.html

Here's an important quote from that article:

Objectives of Helen-Keller Deaf-Blind Awareness Week

This important event is a great opportunity to drive huge public awareness of the issues that deaf-blind individuals face each day and how to help them communicate with the world, as well as live a happy life. As deafblindedness is a visual and hearing impairment, people born with it or suffered from it due to an illness, have special needs that many people are not aware of or do not fully understand.           (credit:  consumerhealthdigest.com)

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Here's another interesting biography.  If you have a blind friend or relative,
he/she will be able to listen to the story.
http://spotlightenglish.com/listen/the-amazing-life-of-helen-keller



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Do you have any idea of the percentages of Nepal's disability populations?
If not, check this out from the United Nations.  Yes, it's from 2011, but it's sure to be similar today.
http://un.org.np/sites/default/files/Disability-2011.pdf


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Yes, there are programs here in Nepal for disabled students!
http://www.nepalyouthfoundation.org/programs/disabled-students/
http://www.nawbnepal.org.np/events/



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This is an interesting Nepali Times article about a school with classes for the blind.
http://nepalitimes.com/news.php?id=18615#.VY0ndflVikp



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This article, by Jaya Prasad Lamsal, explains many issues surrounding children
with visual impairment in Nepal.
http://nepaknol.net/cdc/dl/filestore/3/6/7_8131bace974a563/367_485b8cc1dcc1ac9.pdf



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Here's an explanation of the National Deaf Federation Nepal.
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/National_Deaf_Federation_Nepal



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Let us not forget these precious people who live life with these handicaps.
We cannot even imagine what they deal with on a daily basis.



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The Nepal Association for the Welfare of the Blind has a comprehensive website
They have events, training, and even a job opening right now.
http://www.nawbnepal.org.np/events/



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The National Association for the Deaf and Hard of Hearing in Nepal's website
lets you know about their mission and goals.
http://nadhnepal.weebly.com/index.html



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If anyone you know is having ear or eye problems, please bring them in for a consultation.

Enjoy what you see and hear and have a blessed day!