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May 26, 2011

Update Your Auto Insurance Policy and Save Big

  Insurance adds about 5% to the cost of operating a vehicle. To make sure you have the best price and the proper coverage, experts recommend […]

May 20, 2011

For People with Disabilities: How to Get a Federal Job

Want a government job? It is now easier for those with disabilities to get a job with the federal government. Sounds too good to be true, […]

May 18, 2011

Don’t Miss the Next Abilities Expo: New York, May 20-22

Since the late 1970s, Abilities Expo has been the event that gives those with disabilities, seniors, families, caregivers, and healthcare professionals the opportunity to see, feel, […]

May 9, 2011

The Great Outdoors: National Parks Offer 3 More Free Days this Year

National Parks offer several free entrance days a year, and there are 3 left for 2011: June 21, September 24 and Veterans Day weekend November 11-13. […]

May 5, 2011

Helpful Gadgets Under $50

Our abilities change with age and disabilities. It can be near impossible to do some things. But help is here in the form of gadgets and […]

April 28, 2011

Tips on Test-Driving a New Vehicle for Comfort

  Test-driving any new vehicle before you buy is a significant part of the purchase decision, especially if you are a senior or have disabilities. Three […]

April 22, 2011

Safety First: Is Your Seat Belt Properly Fastened?

It is safest for those in wheelchairs to sit in the vehicle’s seat rather than the wheelchair, if possible. Seat belts are the best defense against […]

April 14, 2011

Seniors: There’s a Car Built Just For You

As seniors we’re no longer looking for that sleek little sports car – we couldn’t get out of one if we could get into it. We […]

April 13, 2011

How to Select the Right Size Accessible Vehicle

  We hear a lot of talk about which accessible vehicle to buy. It all depends on your unique mobility needs and your lifestyle. (Do you […]

April 7, 2011

Update on Traveling With a Service Animal

On March 15, 2011, the Americans with Disabilities Act changed the definition of a “service animal” as a dog that has been individually trained to do […]

April 5, 2011

Safety tips: Why Anchor a Wheelchair in Accessible Vehicle?

Vehicles right off the line that have no accessible or adaptive equipment are designed with a safety bubble comprised of firmly anchored seats, seat belts and […]

April 1, 2011

Flying to Canada? You Might See Prince William and His Bride

Flying to Canada? You Might See Prince William and His Bride Heads up Anglophiles: After their April wedding, Prince William and Kate Middleton will tour Canada […]