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July 11, 2013
Life Benefits from Art – Part 2
Some of the most expressive, healthful, interpretive and adaptive hobbies are in the arts for the disabled. Art, in all of its forms, allows a person […]
July 8, 2013
Life Benefits from Art – Part 1
Our hobbies have the ability to yield a positive influence by providing a healthy outlet to channel stress and employ creative abilities and resourcefulness. Assuming your […]
July 5, 2013
Endless Possibilities at the Abilities Expo, 2013
NMEDA is proud to be a sponsor of the 2013 Abilities Expo, with dates in Chicago, Houston, Boston, San Jose, Los Angeles, New York, Atlanta […]
June 20, 2013
Summer Has Arrived: 7 Must-see Destinations in Your Wheelchair Accessible Vehicles
Guest Blog by The Mobility Resource Being in a wheelchair doesn’t mean you have to miss out on great summer vacation opportunities. There are hundreds of […]
March 14, 2013
Schools Opening Up Sports to Kids with Disabilities
Children with disabilities are now moving towards a more level playing field in school sports.
March 12, 2013
Coping with a New Disability and Mobility Equipment
Living with disabilities and using mobility equipment present different challenges for each individual, but one of the most difficult situations is when a person is suddenly disabled due to accident, illness or genetics. The adjustment to a new lifestyle not only physically, but emotionally, can be shocking. While there is certainly no way to provide a checklist that will work for every individual, we hope that you or your loved one may find direction or inspiration from the following tips:
March 5, 2013
Men and the Role of Caregiver to Those Using Mobility Equipment
Mobility equipment users are more independent these days than ever. They still do need help with certain tasks and you might be surprised who is giving them that help. Here’s a statistic that may surprise you – almost half of all caregivers to family members or friends who are elderly, disabled or chronically ill are male. What we have come to learn is that men tend to cope with this role differently than women.
February 28, 2013
Flying The Friendly Skies in Wheelchair Accessible Vehicles
Airport Travel Tips for Wheelchair Users
Architectural designers have made access to airports far easier these days for those using wheelchair accessible vehicles. Traveling can be stressful for any individual, but the airport crowds and airplane accessibility can be even more challenging for travelers with disabilities. While the process will never be completely hassle-free for anyone, we have compiled a list of pointers that we feel may alleviate some of the stress involved in air travel.
February 26, 2013
Good News for Those Using Wheelchair Accessible Vehicles
Labor Department Shows Employment Gain for Americans with Disabilities
More Wheelchair Accessible Vehicles are flooding the highways these days. While the jobless rate for the general population seems to have hit a plateau, the employment landscape for Americans with disabilities shows that “promise” is the word for 2013. Experts tout systems like the Ticket to Work program, the Work Opportunity Tax Credit and the Americans with Disabilities Act for the rise in opportunities being given to individuals with disabilities in the workplace today.
February 22, 2013
Meet Emily Kiecher – A First for Mobility Equipment
Star of Parents Magazine’s February Cover
The decision to feature a child using mobility equipment on this month’s cover is a huge first. Three year-old Emily has spina bifida and in a history-making moment in publishing, is on the cover of Parents magazine’s February issue. “They asked what she wanted to listen to, and she said, ‘Lady Gaga,’ so that’s what they played. She was dancing around and pointing to anyone who wasn’t dancing!” That’s how Emily Kiecher’s mom, Liz, described their recent photo shoot at Parents magazine.
February 19, 2013
Nike’s Slam Dunk With Accessible Shoes
When you think of shoes, you may not consider them as wheelchair accessible vehicles, but in a very big way, they are. In August of 2012, Matthew Walzer, a 17-year-old with cerebral palsy from Parkland, Florida, wrote an impassioned letter to Nike CEO, Mark Parker, asking for accessible shoes designed for people with disabilities. Little did he know, the letter would soon turn his dream of accessible shoes into a reality.
February 15, 2013
Flu Shot Time! Is Your Wheelchair Accessible Vehicle Ready to Take You There?
Don’t Believe the Myths, They’re Just That.
Flu season arrives every year with variations of intensity. This year, the Type A, H3 influenza strain is impacting people of all ages, and specifically in Boston, where 700 cases have been reported compared to 70 at the same time last year. Fortunately, this season’s flu vaccine does cover the H3 strain, so officials from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) continue to urge people to get their flu shot. Have you received a flu shot yet?