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Disaboom.com was founded by Dr. J. Glen House, a physician specializing in physical medicine and rehabilitation who is also a quadriplegic. His firsthand knowledge of the challenges faced by individuals with disabilities and those whose lives they touch has driven the Disaboom.com mission: to create the first comprehensive, evolving source of information, insight, and personal engagement for the disability community. Disaboom.com is based on the following core beliefs:

Expertise comes in many forms.
Often the best advice comes not just from medical experts but also from “peers” – others who’ve walked the path you’re on. That’s why in addition to providing solid medical expertise, we’ve also put together the largest online network of individuals to share their personal experiences with you, providing honest, practical answers to hard questions.
Knowledge is power – and so is community. Disaboom.com strives to provide you the tools and guidance you need to live active, engaged lives. But when it comes to sharing stories and personal insights, there’s nothing stronger than the power of community – which is why we’re connecting the millions touched by disability to both information and each other. You don’t have to be disabled to be touched by disability. The Disaboom.com community is as diverse as the communities we live in, made up of mothers and models, surfers and surgeons, babies and baby boomers. Our network of 180 million and growing includes not just individuals with disabilities, but also medical practitioners, caregivers, employers, family members, teachers, and others. In so many important ways, people with disabilities may be anyone – and everyone.

The word “disability” may apply to us – but will never define us.
We decide who we are, and what lives we will create. The goal of Disaboom.com is to provide the information, community, and connection you need to define who you are, and what life you will lead
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My Blog

Politico Covers the Throwdown in PA- Hillary vs. Obama

Cruise by Disaboom's Disabled Politico live blog tonight to get the raw dialogue from the Democratic presidential debate in Philadelphia.Will things get nasty in the city of brotherly love? You bet yo...
Posted by Disaboom on Wed, 16 Apr 2008 02:48:00 PST

Education, Parenting, and Kids with Special Needs- Got Questions? Our guest expert has answers.

Educational choices can be overwhelming and confusing for parents of children with special needs. Many parents will visit schools this spring to select a special education program for their child to e...
Posted by Disaboom on Wed, 16 Apr 2008 11:10:00 PST

Bikini Models + Quadriplegic Actor/Writer/Director = TVs next hit show?

An Interview with the Hollywood Quad Jim Troesh knows that most people don't turn on their televisions expecting to see a voluptuous bikini model tossing grapes into the mouth of a quadriplegic. He a...
Posted by Disaboom on Fri, 22 Feb 2008 02:38:00 PST

10 Tips for a Romantic, Accessible Valentines Date

It's almost Valentine's Day! Got that perfect date planned yet? No? Not to worry! Disaboom has 10 tips that can help. They're useful to all, but you'll especially appreciate these tips if one or both ...
Posted by Disaboom on Fri, 08 Feb 2008 04:30:00 PST