Tag Archive for: living with a disability
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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…
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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.…
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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.…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…