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A Look at Equine Therapy for Children with Disabilities; Horses as Handicapped Vehicles

Throughout its use in the past few decades, equine therapy has become a viable and efficient method of improving the physical and emotional states of countless individuals.…
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Getting More from Your iPod: Apps for Children with Disabilities

Advances in technology have brought with them a slew of special tools for those living with disabilities. Amongst some of the most valuable are communication, development…
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Sit, Stay, Bring Me My Medicine: How Service Dogs Can Benefit People with Disabilities

Service dogs and their caregivers share an indescribable bond. These relationships extend far beyond that of a pet and owner, relating more to that of a close friend…
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Destination Spotlight: Morgan’s Wonderland

San Antonio, Texas is home to a very special sort of destination. Founded on the vision of providing a safe, clean and beautiful environment for individuals of varied…
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Don’t Miss a Minute of Summer

  Summertime is here and contrary to popular belief, it promises a variety of indoor and outdoor fun for kids with disabilities. While kids are enjoying the…
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Life Benefits from Art – Part 2

Some of the most expressive, healthful, interpretive and adaptive hobbies are in the arts for the disabled. Art, in all of its forms, allows a person to be creative,…
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Life Benefits from Art – Part 1

Our hobbies have the ability to yield a positive influence by providing a healthy outlet to channel stress and employ creative abilities and resourcefulness. Assuming…
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Endless Possibilities at the Abilities Expo, 2013

  NMEDA is proud to be a sponsor of the 2013 Abilities Expo, with dates in Chicago, Houston, Boston, San Jose, Los Angeles, New York, Atlanta and Singapore. For…
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Summer Has Arrived: 7 Must-see Destinations in Your Wheelchair Accessible Vehicles

Guest Blog by The Mobility Resource Being in a wheelchair doesn’t mean you have to miss out on great summer vacation opportunities. There are hundreds of great…
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Coping with a New Disability and Mobility Equipment

Living with disabilities and using mobility equipment present different challenges for each individual, but one of the most difficult situations is when a person is suddenly disabled due to accident, illness or genetics. The adjustment to a new lifestyle not only physically, but emotionally, can be shocking. While there is certainly no way to provide a checklist that will work for every individual, we hope that you or your loved one may find direction or inspiration from the following tips:

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