disability articles Tag

Paralympic Games: What do the names of the categories mean?

tition. The distribution of athletes by categories ensures sporting fairness among participants and prevents the athlete with the least “significant” disability from systematically winning. 2- What does the letter in the category names stand for? If you have followed several events of the Paris ...

03
Sep
2024

Toulouse-Lautrec High School: a series inspired by a true story on TF1

es Lycée Toulouse-Lautrec is announced as the new event series of TF1. Beyond this award, this fiction stands out by addressing the complex theme of disability among teenagers. It is set in the only high school in France that simultaneously welcomes able-bodied and disabled students. This hig ...

06
Jan
2023

Wheelchair dancing: a parasport that waltzes away prejudices

everyone can dance. Wheelchair dancing can take different forms, depending on the type of dance practiced (solo, couple, or group) and the degree of disability of the participants. But it always relies on the same principle: the idea that everyone can dance, regardless of their disability and phys ...

18
Sep
2024

Air Travel: 5 Tips to Feel Good

Specify the nature of your treatment when booking, as possession of certain medications on board may require authorization. Likewise, if you have a disability, specify the nature of this disability and the level of assistance you will need when making a reservation. This way, you can benefit from ...

05
Aug
2008

Stroke: Everything You Need to Know in 5 Questions

e, this type of stroke is common and occurs every 4 minutes in France, according to the Foundation for Stroke Research. The leading cause of physical disability in adults, it can strike anyone at any age. There are 2 types of strokes based on their cause: • Ischemic strokes related to a clot in a ...

25
Nov
2008

My Adapt' Premium: a unique aid for adapting one's home

for "Ma Prime Adapt'," you must meet certain income conditions. You must also be in one of the following three situations: • be disabled with a disability rate of 50% or higher or be eligible for the disability compensation benefit (PCH). • be aged between 60 and 69 years old and demon ...

02
Jan
2024

The series Blanca is returning on M6.

which premiered in 2021 on Rai 1, this young woman, who became blind at the age of 12, joins the San Teodoro police station as an intern. Due to her disability, she is not well received, neither by Commissioner Bacigalupo nor by Inspector Liguori (Giuseppe Zeno). But this cold welcome doesn't stop ...

09
Feb
2024

The PERP, Plan d'épargne retraite populaire, translates to the Popular Retirement Savings Plan in English.

be accessed upon reaching retirement age or at 60 years old. Contributions made to the plan cannot be withdrawn before retirement, except in cases of disability, expiration of unemployment benefits, or bankruptcy. Regardless of the type of PERP, the savings are paid out as a lifelong annuity, in add ...

05
Mar
2007

School insurance in 5 questions

ided they are not intentionally caused. - Individual guarantee, which covers damages suffered by the child (it provides a capital in case of death or disability and reimburses medical expenses and often transportation costs). The insurance also takes care of the procedures and formalities in case o ...

06
Aug
2007

The Festival of Roses and Plants at the Villa Ephrussi de Rothschild

r 25, job seekers, education pass holders Family rate €48.00 valid for 2 adults and 2 children (from 7 -18 years old) Free admission: under 7 years old, disability cardholders, ICOM/ICOMOS cardholders, and journalists without reservation (upon presentation of proof less than 6 months old). Free ...

02
May
2012

Inflation compensation: 5 questions to understand

e or ASS - the disabled adult allowance or AAH - the solidarity allowance for the elderly or ASPA or minimum old age pension - supplementary disability allowance (ASI) - the overseas solidarity income or RSO - asbestos early retirement - the shared child-rearing benefit ...

10
Dec
2021

Health: the boom of teleconsultation in France

visit the doctor during the opening hours of medical offices. - it offers a practical solution to patients who are unable to travel due to age or disability or lack of transportation, particularly in rural areas. - it is as reliable as a traditional consultation: indeed, even at a dist ...

31
Jan
2022

On March 21, wear mismatched socks!

n Syndrome International (DSI) association and relayed for a few years by Trisomie 21 France. This challenge aims to change the way people look at disability and to raise awareness among the general public for a more inclusive society. Wearing mismatched socks reminds us that we are all differ ...

21
Mar
2022

Occupational physician: why is he a valuable ally?

, including a visit upon hiring and then follow-up visits every 5 years maximum. For certain employees such as night workers, disabled workers and disability pensioners, a medical check-up must be organized every 3 years. 3- He can also help you at any time In addition to regularly scheduled ...

21
Apr
2022

Reading: 5 good reasons to switch to audio books

reason to switch to audio books is that this medium is for everyone: - it is suitable for people who cannot read paper books because of a visual disability - it is suitable for children who cannot yet read - it can be enjoyed even by those who usually don't like to read... By liste ...

18
July
2022

The Pass'Sport: a 50 € aid to register in a sports club

sist of? The Pass'Sport is a state aid to encourage the practice of sports among young people, especially those who are furthest from it because of a disability or financial difficulties. This scheme is presented as a back-to-school sports allowance of an amount of €50 per child or young adult ...

06
Sep
2022

JNAI: 5 things to know about illiteracy in France

tery of reading and writing. 2- 2.5 million people are affected According to Insee, 2.5 million people aged 18 to 65 are illiterate in France. This disability would thus affect 7% of the adult population in our country. Illiteracy and illiteracy particularly affect the overseas territories. In ...

07
Sep
2022

How does ESA recruit its astronauts?

y candidates and few elected For the class of 2022, the agency has selected 5 active astronauts, 11 reservists and one parastronaut (astronaut with a disability) out of more than 22,000 applications, 22,523 to be exact! In its latest recruitment campaign, launched on March 31, 2021, the European ...

28
Nov
2022

How to simulate a loan?

er loan, it is not mandatory to take out borrower's insurance. However, this type of insurance can be useful if you are exposed to the risk of death, disability or illness during the repayment period of your credit. A loan commits you and must be repaid. Check your ability to repay before committ ...

23
Feb
2023

Retirement savings plan: understanding the PER in 6 questions.

s are locked until your retirement. The cases of early withdrawal include the purchase of a primary residence, over-indebtedness, as well as the death or disability of the subscriber. Unless you choose self-management, this savings is managed by default through managed management. You simply have t ...

27
July
2023