Essential iPhone Apps For People With Disabilities
Living With a Disability
Phone apps have revolutionized the way we go about our everyday lives. Need directions? Looking for great Mexican food? Want to know the weather? As they…
Redefining Possible
Living With a Disability
Spencer West lost both his legs when he was five years old, but recently did what few people have done when he climbed to the top of Mt. Kilimanjaro, the…
5 Biggest Mobility Barriers For People With Disabilities
Living With a Disability
1. Accessibility To Doctor’s Offices and Clinics
Due to barriers, individuals with disabilities are less likely to get routine preventative medical care…
Disability Statistics – Perception vs. Reality
Living With a Disability
In the first episode of the new Sundance Channel TV show Push Girls, the different girls each relate their story of how they ended up in a wheelchair. We…
Disability Gardening Tips
Living With a Disability
Summer is here and the living is easy. However, those with disabilities may have limited movement when it comes to gardening and enjoying time outdoors. To get…
Students With Disabilities And College
Living With a DisabilityMaking the transition from high school to college is difficult for any student. But for students with physical disabilities who are used to having help and assistance…
See the Latest Accessible Vans at Abilities Expo in June
Living With a Disability
If you haven’t been to an Abilities Expo, your next chance is June 29-July 1 at Chicago’s Schaumburg Convention Center. Targeted directly to people with disabilities,…
Seniors Breeze Through Airport Lines—Sort Of
Living With a Disability, Senior CitizensSeniors Breeze Through Airport Lines—Sort Of
Going on an accessible vacation? You should know that in March, the Transportation Security Administration posted…
Making Sense of Mobility Terms
Living With a Disability
If you have recently become a person with disabilities in a wheelchair or a senior with reduced strength that makes driving difficult, the jargon of the…
Reminder: Don’t Miss Free Workshops at Abilities Expo May 4-6
Living With a Disability
The upcoming New York Metro Abilities Expo in Edison, New Jersey on May 4-6 will be bigger and better than ever. With internationally known organizations…