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Disability by the Numbers

It was reported that nearly 60 million Americans were living with a disability. With such a substantial portion of the U.S. population falling under this umbrella,…
Parenting Tips How to Shop for An Accessible Van

Parenting Tips: How to Shop for An Accessible Van

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Wheelchair vans have come a very long way since their humble beginnings. With new mechanical technology being introduced each year, accessible vans have quickly…
Hiring Disabled employees

Tips on Hiring People With Disabilities

According to a recent study, less than 1/5th of the population with disabilities in America is gainfully employed. Although that statistic is quite staggering, there…
Adaptive fashion

Fashion Designed With Abilities in Mind

For people living with disabilities, tasks like buttoning a shirt cuff can become an everyday challenge. There's a group of clothing companies, though, that have…
college students

Students With Disabilities: Achieving Success in College

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Making the transition from high school to college can be a challenge for any student. But for students with physical disabilities who are used to having assistance…
accomable

New Disability Travel Website Facilitates Travel Planning

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Traveling to a different state or country requires thorough research in order to find accommodating hotels, restaurants and activities. We have discovered ways to…
Toy Like Me campaign

Johnny’s Pass Leads the Way for Wheelchair Accessibility

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If you are a person who uses a wheelchair, you understand the too-often search for accessible accommodations any time you visit a new restaurant, hotel or go on…
toy like me lego wheelchair

LEGO Reveals Mini-Figure with Wheelchair

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Earlier this year, we covered Toy Like Me, a movement calling for big name toy companies like LEGO to make toys that are more reflective of the children that play…
mike savicki in wheelchair

Get Inspired with National Mobility Awareness Month Spokesperson, Mike Savicki

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NMEDA has selected Mike Savicki to be the spokesperson for National Mobility Awareness Month again. Each May, we dedicate our resources to give away three wheelchair…
Toy Like Me campaign

Children with Disabilities Customized Toys

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The holidays have come and gone, but the fervor that children have for playing with new toys hopefully won’t calm down for a while. From the toys your children…

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