A Look at Equine Therapy for Children with Disabilities; Horses as Handicapped Vehicles
Living With a DisabilityThroughout its use in the past few decades, equine therapy has become a viable and efficient method of improving the physical and emotional states of countless individuals.…
Getting More from Your iPod: Apps for Children with Disabilities
Living With a DisabilityAdvances in technology have brought with them a slew of special tools for those living with disabilities. Amongst some of the most valuable are communication, development…
Sit, Stay, Bring Me My Medicine: How Service Dogs Can Benefit People with Disabilities
Living With a DisabilityService dogs and their caregivers share an indescribable bond. These relationships extend far beyond that of a pet and owner, relating more to that of a close friend…
Destination Spotlight: Morgan’s Wonderland
Living With a DisabilitySan Antonio, Texas is home to a very special sort of destination. Founded on the vision of providing a safe, clean and beautiful environment for individuals of varied…
Don’t Miss a Minute of Summer
Living With a Disability
Summertime is here and contrary to popular belief, it promises a variety of indoor and outdoor fun for kids with disabilities. While kids are enjoying the…
Life Benefits from Art – Part 2
Living With a Disability
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 to be creative,…
Life Benefits from Art – Part 1
Living With a Disability
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…
Endless Possibilities at the Abilities Expo, 2013
Living With a Disability
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 and Singapore.
For…
Summer Has Arrived: 7 Must-see Destinations in Your Wheelchair Accessible Vehicles
Living With a DisabilityGuest 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 great…
Coping with a New Disability and Mobility Equipment
Living With a DisabilityLiving 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: