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‘Simply Mae’ is About the Kid, Not the Disability
Kyle Fiorelli was a special education teacher with a special problem. “When looking at books that feature children with disabilities, I found that most of them focused on the disability.” Fiorelli shares. Kyle began her career as an aide to a young girl with cerebral palsy named Maggie, and there was no good representation in any…
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Make Nutrition Fun for the Whole Family
By Tracy Suzanne Williams The Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics as well as other healthcare organizations promote the importance of family meals. Families who frequently eat together are more likely to be closer because family meals give children and adults alike an opportunity to discuss their day. The Family Meal Project says that children and…
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Forecast Hopeful for Romance with a Disability in a ‘Chance for Rain’
By Margarita Elizondo, CEO and Founder of Rolling With Me and Abilities Expo Ambassador It’s interesting how little characters with disabilities are seen in media yet some of the greatest books ever written are based on characters with some form of disability. As children, teenagers and even adults, reading allows our imagination to soar and learn about…
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Under 65 and on SSDI? What You Don’t Know May Be Costing You.
Did you know that if you or your loved one is under the age of 65 and on Social Security Disability Income (SSDI) for 24 months or more, you or they may qualify to apply for Medicare? And if you or your loved one is on Medicaid as well, you may be missing out on…
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Apple Watch Star Andrea Dalzell Shares Advice for Professional Success
By Lisa Wells, Cure Medical If New York native Andrea Dalzell looks familiar to you, you’re not alone. The latest issue of New Mobility magazine spotlights Andrea as the first registered nurse in New York City who uses a wheelchair, while sharing her educational journey and struggle for equal opportunity as a healthcare professional in the…
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Universal Design in the Office Makes Business Sense
By Viveka Krishnaswamy With professional diversity and inclusivity initiatives on the rise, companies everywhere are starting to think meaningfully about how to enhance accessibility in the workplace. Approximately 22% of Canadians and 13% of Americans live with a known disability—businesses that work to better the professional lives of employees with disabilities are able to stay ahead of the competitive…
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Top 10 Ways Dogs Are Perfect for People with Autism
By Joel Snyder People often have a special bond with their pets. But this is especially true for people who have autism, including children with autism. When humans have autism, they form a special bond with their dogs. The very experience of training a dog can make an amazing difference in how people and children…
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For Harold the Wheeling Dog, It’s All Attitude
By Tanya Sheckley, Up Academy This is Harold on Wheels. He is a Chihuahua, Cocker Spaniel, Scottish Deerhound and some other stuff. He’s pure mutt, which we know because we had his DNA tested. Harold shows people everywhere that all we really need is love and acceptance to thrive. I first saw Harold when he was…
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Check Your Catheter for Chemical Warning Labels
By Lisa Wells, Cure Medical What’s in your catheter? It’s time to find out! A new requirement under California’s Proposition 65 law now ensures that, prior to sale, medical supply manufacturers must disclose if their products are made with harmful chemicals listed on the State of California’s Prop 65 registry. As a result of the updated…
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Easter Seals’ No Barriers Attitude Forges a More Accessible Canada
By Ava Maria Faria, Easter Seals Canada Easter Seals Canada is a national charity with close to 100 years of history and community service in Canada. Since its founding in 1922, Easter Seals Canada and its provincial member organizations, staff and volunteers—from coast to coast—have work tirelessly to create a more accessible society that is inclusive of…
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4 Ways to Celebrate the Holidays with the Rollettes!
By Lisa Wells, Cure Medical ‘Tis the season to spin your wheels shopping for holiday gifts and enjoying the love of family and friends. Here’s a few ways you can give the gift of dance, along with empowering a Boundless Babe near you who rolls, courtesy of The Rollettes wheelchair dance team! #1: Win a Framed…
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Ladies Who Roll: Win a Trip to Los Angeles to Dance with the Rollettes
By Lisa Wells, Cure Medical Chicago Abilities Expo attendees and social media fans nationwide have not one but two amazing opportunities to connect with the Rolling Sisterhood being built by the Rollettes dance team. Read on to find out how YOU could win a free trip to the Rollettes Experience International Camp 2018 happening this August in Los Angeles. Be sure…