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Travel for Everyone Under the Sun
Greater Fort Lauderdale is leading the way in accessible travel—welcoming every body and every ability. From inclusive beaches to adaptive adventures, Visit Lauderdale ensures no one is left out of the fun.
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Coping with Overwhelm as a Parent of a Child with Disabilities
In her candid reflection, Jaclyn Greenberg explores the quiet, often unseen emotional weight of parenting a child with disabilities. She writes about the moments of overwhelm that surface between appointments, advocacy, and daily life—offering both vulnerability and solidarity to parents on similar paths.
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Enabling Job Seekers with Lived Experience of Disability in 2025
In 2025, people with lived experience of disability in the U.S. are navigating growing uncertainty amid political shifts and changing policies. Questions around rights, equity, and true inclusion are more urgent than ever.
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The Role of Video Content in Disability Advocacy and Awareness
We need disability advocacy and awareness to dismantle barriers, drive systemic change, reshape perceptions, and create a more equitable world where disabled individuals thrive as active, respected members of society. One way to show your support is by demanding changes in local policies. But if you want to make a bigger impact, video content may…
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Living Beyond Diagnosis: A Journey with Fabry Disease
Diagnosed with Fabry disease at 16, one woman was told she’d be lucky to see 40. Now, at 64, she’s living proof that early diagnosis and determination can defy the odds. Learn more about her journey and how she turned adversity into advocacy.
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What is the Role of Physiotherapists in the Mental Health Sector: A Holistic Approach to Well-Being
By Holly Klamer When one says physiotherapy, automatically the person relates it to the recovery from physical injury, pain, or surgery healing. You would be amazed, though, to know that physiotherapists play an important role in mental health as well. With the increased knowledge of the body-mind connection, physiotherapy is also incorporated with mental health…
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Abilities Expo Announces New World-leading Series of Accessibility Conferences
Abilities Expo is expanding its impact with exciting new partnerships designed to empower professionals in the industry. These collaborations will bring fresh opportunities for thought leadership, education and networking—helping drive innovation and connection within the disability sector.
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YouTube Star Shane Burcaw joins Abilities Zone podcast in advance of Squimy and Grubs Abilities Expo LA appearance
Join Shane and Hannah Burcaw at Abilities Expo! And tune in to hear Shane Burcaw chat with Abilities Zone podcast host Paul Amadeus Lane, where they discuss Squirmy and Grubs’ expo appearances, trade funny stories, discuss society’s perspective on disability and more.
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Navigating Life with a Chronic Condition: Empowering Next Steps
Learn how to navigate life after a chronic diagnosis with proactive strategies for mental health, healthcare, adaptive technology and long-term planning. Discover tips for managing emotional well-being, maintaining autonomy and securing your future through smart financial and living arrangements.
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What Does It Mean to Overcome Change?
After facing her own challenges with disability, Alex created an organization focused on offering support, resources and community to those adjusting to life with a new disability. Her work aims to empower individuals and help them navigate their new reality with connection and understanding.
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How to Protect Vulnerable Groups from Scams
Protect vulnerable groups from scams with these tips to safeguard elderly individuals, people with disabilities and those facing financial struggles. Help them spot fraud and stay safe.
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Experience Adaptive E-Sports with W.C.S.X. Wheelchair Super X
By Trevair Trevor Snowdin, Trevair Vision Games Get ready for the ultimate video game experience with Trevair Vision Games’ latest release and the extended version of the Trevair Pro Wheelchair Stunt game, the W.C.S.X. Wheelchair Super X! Real-life Sport Wheelchair Super X Has Gone Virtual Designed specifically for adaptive skatepark riders, this exciting video game…