Among autosome abnormalities, those involving group-F (19-20) chromosomes are seldom encountered. Even in abortuses where chromosome defects, namely trisomies, are more frequent than in live births, Carr (1969) stated that group-F chromosomes anomalies are relatively rare. The previous cytogenetic studies involving group-F autosomes concerned only patients with haematological diseases. Borges, ...

Of the many types of classes provided for the handicapped children in the Philadelphia Public School System the present survey covers the orthopedic, sight-saving, deaf, and nutrition-tuberculous. This work is under the supervision of Dr. Gladys G. Ide, Director of Special Education. The aim of this investigation is to show to what extent the physical handicap interferes with ability to earn a ...

According to PAHO, only 2 % of Latin America's 85 million disabled people receive adequate medical care. Ten percent of the world's population lives with disabilities without having access to their constitutional rights. Disability must be addressed on several levels: medical, rehabilitative, social and political. Disability is strongly linked to poverty. Stigma, discrimination and inability to...

A wheel chair is a mechanically operated device that allows the user to move about independently. This minimizes user's personal effort and force required wheelchair wheels. Furthermore, it visually or physically handicapped people go from one location another. Voice commands button controls can be used operate wheelchairs. In recent years, there has been lot of interest in smart These gadgets ...