There’s Still Time to Nominate and Vote for your Favorite Local Hero
Living With a Disability
After visiting NMEDA's National Mobility Awareness Month website, you can't help but be moved by the Local Heroes' inspiring stories and videos. They put a face…
Wheelchair Accessible Events April through August!
Living With a DisabilityLooking for events of interest to people with disabilities and are accessible? Here's a short list to check out and perhaps add to your calendar.
MAY 4-6: Abilities…
For People with Disabilities: Get on the Ice with Sledge Hockey
Lifestyle and Sports, Living With a Disability, Veterans With DisabilitiesWant to participate in a fast action sport? Try sledge hockey (also called sled hockey) - an exciting ice skating experience for people with disabilities. It's growing…
Get in the Swing with Adaptive Golf
Lifestyle and Sports, Living With a Disability
Spring has sprung and the greens are lush. It's time to play golf! Don't be left behind. Whether you want to learn the game or hone your skills, there is a golf…
Deadline Extended for Mandatory Lifts in Public Pools
Living With a Disability, Senior Citizens
Spring is here. You can’t wait to splash around in that tempting pool while on vacation. But wait! As a person with disabilities, you may need a lift or ramp…
Don’t Miss Abilities Expo March 30-April 1, 2012 in Los Angeles
Living With a DisabilityThe Abilities Expo in Los Angeles is scheduled for March 30-April 1 for people with disabilities, their families, seniors, vets, caregivers and healthcare professionals.…
How a Savvy Shopper Chooses a Wheelchair Accessible Van
Living With a Disability
Purchasing a mode of transportation is an important event for anyone. For people with disabilities, it means independence, Life Moving Forward. But when…
New ADA Hotel Provisions Apply March 15, 2012
Living With a Disability
Starting March 15, 2012, a new provision of the Americans with Disabilities Act takes effect. The provision allows people with disabilities or those with…
National Ski Tour Announced for Athletes and Others with Disabilities
Lifestyle and Sports, Living With a DisabilityDisabled Sports USA (DSUSA), one of the nation’s largest multi-sport, multi-disability organizations, has announced the schedule for its 2012 national SkiTour.…
Registration Now Open for National Veterans Wheelchair Games
Living With a Disability, Veterans With Disabilities
Registration for the largest annual wheelchair sports competition in the world, the National Veterans Wheelchair Games, is now open through April 15, 2012.…