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Disaster Preparedness for People with Disabilities

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Natural disasters can take place at any moment and can come in any form from floods, severe weather, earthquakes and more, yielding unfortunate outcomes without…
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Accessible Social Activities in Your Area

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One of the most important things we can do to improve our mood, health and well-being is to stay active within our community. Whether it’s once a month or a few…
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Safety Tips: Transporting Children with Disabilities

Automotive conversions are often completed to meet your exact accessibility needs; there are additional factors to weigh out if you plan on using the handicap van…
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March 29 is National Vietnam War Veterans Day

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Across the nation, Americans are uniting to thank and honor Vietnam veterans and their families for their service and sacrifice. On March 29, America will observe…
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Two New Mobile Apps to Get You Moving

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If you’ve ever gone on a local outing or vacation and attempted to navigate the streets in a wheelchair, you know how difficult it can be to conquer the terrain.…
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News of the Cool: Star Wars-inspired Robotic Hand Lets Pianist Play Again

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Just as Luke Skywalker does with his robotic hand in the Star Wars film series, a new ultrasonic sensor allows amputees to control each of their prosthetic fingers…
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Top Tips for a Spooky Fun Halloween

Halloween is just around the corner - and even if your child has a disability, they should not be denied the chance to get dressed up and have some fun. This is…
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Travel Tips for Those with a Disability

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Traveling with a disability can be challenging, but the truth is that the more research you do, the more accessible your trip will be. In fact, many major vacation…
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5 Useful Services for People with Disabilities

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Even with the convenience of owning a wheelchair accessible vehicle to travel about town, sometimes there are just not enough hours in a day to take on everything…
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Top 5 Wheelchair Accessible Dates to go on this Valentine’s Day

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Forget dinner and a movie. Our picks for the perfect dates this Valentine’s Day go beyond your typical outings and are sure to make for a romantic and memorable…