Morven Da Fomo of Ullapool, discusses summer challenges for parents of children with Autism and Asperger’s. Morven says they want the children to have fun, but there are always concerns with the break in routine. Many parents of children with other developmental differences may also relate to the challenges. Morven said, “Parents of a child […]
Heather Saunders, mother of 12 year old Alice, was told her daughter could not fly on her own due to having Down’s Syndrome. Heather said: ‘When I asked why she said: ‘‘Because we’ve had problems in the past.’’ ‘They ask you to let them know of any additional needs. I asked: ‘‘What if I hadn’t […]
Are You Eligible for Social Security Disability Benefits? SSA uses a five-step evaluation process to determine SSDI eligibility Belleville, Ill. – June 1, 2011 – An aging population and the struggling economy are factors in the rising number of people applying for Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI) benefits, but eligibility requirements remain strict, according to […]
An article published by the Environmental Health Association of Nova Scotia, The Hazards of Deet, contends DEET is not a safe choice: “DEET is a registered pesticide. DEET is short for N,N-diethyl-m-toluamide (also known as N,N-diethyl-3-methylbenzamide). It is a member of the toluene chemical family. Toluene is an organic solvent used in rubber and plastic […]
The U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) has been following a fragrance-free policy as part of its “Indoor Environmental Quality Policy” since 2009. This clearly sets the stage for other public institutions to follow suit. The policy has been instituted in all of the CDC’s offices, affecting more than 15,000 employees nationwide. According […]
This is Not a Story About Money, but of a Man Who Learned That Giving Time and Love is Priceless. ABC TV’s hit show, the Secret Millionaire sends millionaires out to experience a life on a very small budget and with the goal of finding amazing organizations doing incredible work in their community. On the […]
Allsup Explains Impact as SSA Eliminates Endocrine Disorders from its Listing of Impairments for Disability Benefits Diabetes, hypoglycemia and other hormonal imbalances no longer reach “listing-level severity” Belleville, Ill. – June 7, 2011 – Effective today, the Social Security Administration (SSA) will remove endocrine disorders from its Listing of Impairments used to evaluate Social Security […]
IDA is excited to announce that we have remodeled the Cleaner Indoor Air Campaign (CIAC) with a new look! Tell your friends, family and groups! Tweet! The Invisible Disabilities Association originally launched CIAC in 2006. CIAC provides information about Environmental Illnesses such as Multiple Chemical Sensitivities (MCS), Toxic Injury, Chemical Injury and/or Toxic Encephalopathy, as […]
IDA is Excited to Announce the Newly Remodeled Cleaner Indoor Air Campaign Website and New Project, Choose Friendships Over Fragrances! The Invisible Disabilities Association originally launched CIAC in 2006. CIAC provides information about Environmental Illnesses such as Multiple Chemical Sensitivities (MCS), Toxic Injury, Chemical Injury and/or Toxic Encephalopathy, as well as chemicals and fragrances in […]
A new project was just launched by the Cleaner Indoor Air Campaign called, Choose Friendships Over Fragrances, This campaign provides awareness about Environmental Illness, information about those who report these adverse effects to chemicals and fragrances, as well as helpful tools and resources. Research done in 2004, 2005 and 2009 by Stanley M.Caress and Anne […]
Sherri battles Multiple Sclerosis and Chronic Lyme Disease on a daily basis. She also lives with severe neurological reactions to chemicals that create synthetic fragrances. She is not alone, as millions report various mild to severe adverse health effects when exposed to chemical fragrances. Sherri wrote on her YouTube Channel, But I LOOK Good: “Exposure to […]
Don’t miss this very informative and enlightening audio interview about chemicals in every day personal care products and cleaners. Anne C. Steinemann, Ph.D is a highly respected professor and researcher who has made some very cutting edge discoveries. This is a must listen to interview for all living with environmental illness, their loved ones and the general public! […]
In 2010, the University of Washington completed a study that revealed the emissions of unlisted chemicals in common fragranced products such as air fresheners, laundry products, soaps, lotions, deodorants, shampoos and cleaning products. “Of the 133 different chemicals detected, nearly a quarter are classified as toxic or hazardous under at least one federal law.” …. […]
A Fragrance-Free Zone is a smoke, fragrance and chemical free area, designed for those who report mild to serious reactions to these items. Adding a Fragrance-Free Zone can help many in our community work and frequent your establishment in comfort. At first glance, we may think there are enough people who struggle with these issues to […]
Approximately 12.6% of the population lives with multiple chemical sensitivities -also known as Toxic Injury, Toxic Encephalopathy or Environmental Illness (Adams). In 1998 it was estimated that 26.3 million Americans live with asthma, in which up to 72% report their asthma is triggered by fragrances (ALA). “’Even if the general population isn’t likely to suffer acute […]
In 2009 a study was released to reveal the percentages of people reporting they experience adverse effects from scented products such as air fresheners and laundry products vented outside. . Researches, Stanley M. Caress and Anne C. Steinemann discovered that, “…30.5% of the general population reported scented products on others irritating, 19% reported adverse health […]
Researchers, Stanley M. Caress and Anne C. Steinemann released a study in 2009 to examine cases of asthma and sensitivity to chemicals in fragranced products. The study found that “Among asthmatics, 38% report irritation from scented products, 37.2% report health problems from air fresheners, and 13.6% report their asthma was caused by toxic exposure.” Toxicology […]
Read about the U.S. Access Board, Barriers and Issues, Recommendations, Report on Environmental Quality and more. “The Access Board is an independent Federal agency devoted to accessibility for people with disabilities. Created in 1973 to ensure access to federally funded facilities, the Board is now a leading source of information on accessible design.” Read Full […]
More than 80 percent of the chemical ingredients in these products have never been tested to see if they are poisonous to humans. Some have been tested only minimally (The Lung Association: New Brunswick).
Nurse and Environmental Health Consultant, Peggy Wolff, put together a fragrance-free model for health care facilities and workers in 2006. This was one of the first of its kind, as Peggy has been a pioneer in the field of making changes. Peggy has set out to “… be part of the solution to the problem […]
