Jill Bolte Taylor: My stroke of insight: Brain researcher Jill Bolte Taylor studied her own stroke as it happened -- and has become a powerful voice for brain recovery. Click "read more" link below to watch the video...
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A Superhighway to Bliss: (NY Times- 05/26/2008 By: Leslie Kaufman) Jill Bolte Taylor was a neuroscientist working at Harvard’s brain research center when she experienced nirvana. But she did it by having a stroke...
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Plan Seeks More Access for Disabled: (NY Times- 06/16/2008 By: Robert Pear) The Bush administration is about to propose far-reaching new rules that would give people with disabilities greater access to tens of thousands of courtrooms, swimming pools, golf courses, stadiums, theaters, hotels and retail stores....
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Report labels V.I. mental health system 'dysfunctional': (VI Daily News- 06/19/2008 By: By Joy Blackburn) A local protection and advocacy organization for people with disabilities on Wednesday released a report on the state of the territory's mental health care system, calling it "dysfunctional" - and calling for change...
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Lotus Therapy :(NY Times- 05/27/2008 By: Benedict Carey) For years, psychotherapists have worked to relieve suffering by reframing the content of patients’ thoughts, directly altering behavior or helping people gain insight into the subconscious sources of their despair and anxiety. ..
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