Tag Archive for: living with a disability
Travel Often? Consider an Accessible RV!
Drivers With DisabilitiesWe read a lot about handicap minivans and full-size vans, but how about an accessible RV? If you travel often and find accessible hotels not so wheelchair friendly…
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.…
Save the Dates for Abilities Expo 2012
Living With a Disability
In 2012, the Abilities Expo has scheduled 6 exhibitions across the country for people with disabilities. The first will be in Atlanta Feb. 17-19.
This unique…
Tips on Choosing Automotive Features for People with Arthritis
Drivers With Disabilities, Living With a Disability
Wheelchair accessible vans are not just for people with disabilities. An accessible vehicle can ease the pain of driving if you suffer from arthritis or…
ADA Has New Rules for Pumping Gas for People with Disabilities
Drivers With Disabilities, Living With a Disability
Effective March 15, 2012, any gas pump with reach heights of operable parts over 54 inches above the driving surface will be in violation of the Americans…
Learn to Snow Ski with Accessible Equipment
Lifestyle and Sports, Living With a Disability
Adaptive skiing has become a popular sport for people with disabilities. Using adaptive equipment, adults, children and veterans with disabilities shush…
Tips on Great Gift Giving for the Holidays
Living With a Disability
What gift can you give to someone with a disability? While grab bars and wheelchair bags make great stocking stuffers, if you want to give something more…
Full-Size Handicap Vans Get a Bad Rap
Wheelchair Accessible
“Handicap” vans have gotten a bad rap. Traditionally viewed as humble wheelchair accessible vehicles for people with disabilities, they now have…
Problem When Flying? Call the Hotline
Living With a Disability, Wheelchair Accessible
The holidays are just around the corner. You may be flying to a family celebration or vacation and hopefully, everything will go well. The majority of all…