The Great Outdoors: National Parks Offer 3 More Free Days this Year
Disability Benefits InfoNational Parks offer several free entrance days a year, and there are 3 left for 2011: June 21, September 24 and Veterans Day weekend November 11-13. That's a $25…
Helpful Gadgets Under $50
Living With a DisabilityOur abilities change with age and disabilities. It can be near impossible to do some things. But help is here in the form of gadgets and gizmos. Google the ones…
Tips on Test-Driving a New Vehicle for Comfort
Wheelchair Accessible
Test-driving any new vehicle before you buy is a significant part of the purchase decision, especially if you are a senior or have disabilities. Three top…
Safety First: Is Your Seat Belt Properly Fastened?
Safety TipsIt is safest for those in wheelchairs to sit in the vehicle’s seat rather than the wheelchair, if possible. Seat belts are the best defense against accidents,…
Seniors: There’s a Car Built Just For You
Senior CitizensAs seniors we’re no longer looking for that sleek little sports car – we couldn’t get out of one if we could get into it. We couldn’t double clutch it and…
How to Select the Right Size Accessible Vehicle
Mobility Equipment
We hear a lot of talk about which accessible vehicle to buy. It all depends on your unique mobility needs and your lifestyle. (Do you tote around business…
Update on Traveling With a Service Animal
Living With a DisabilityOn March 15, 2011, the Americans with Disabilities Act changed the definition of a “service animal” as a dog that has been individually trained to do work or…
Safety tips: Why Anchor a Wheelchair in Accessible Vehicle?
Safety TipsVehicles right off the line that have no accessible or adaptive equipment are designed with a safety bubble comprised of firmly anchored seats, seat belts and a…
Flying to Canada? You Might See Prince William and His Bride
Safety TipsFlying to Canada? You Might See Prince William and His Bride
Heads up Anglophiles: After their April wedding, Prince William and Kate Middleton will tour Canada…
5-Star Safety Ratings Effective on 2011 Vehicles
Safety Tips
With the new 5-Star Safety Ratings System of 2011 and 2012, it is safer for seniors and those with disabilities to drive. High-tech safety features can…