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When the groundbreaking Americans with Disabilities Act was signed into law in 1991, civil rights activist Justin Dart, Jr. said, “It is the world’s first declaration of equality for people with disabilities by any nation. It will proclaim to America and to the world that people with disabilities are fully human; that paternalistic, discriminatory, segregationist attitudes are no longer acceptable; and that henceforth people with disabilities must be accorded the same personal respect and the same social and economic opportunities as other people.”
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In-Person Abilities Expos Relaunch in June
Drum roll please! After the longest “hiatus” in the 4-decade history of Abilities live events, the in-person Abilities Expos will be back—beginning in June—in Chicago, Houston, Phoenix, New York Metro, Los Angeles, Toronto and Dallas. Join Us at an Abilities Expo Near You! It’s hard to believe that it has been more than a year since we…
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4 Benefits of Medical Marijuana for Anxiety and Panic Attacks
By Rebecca Siggers Among other benefits, a significant percentage of the global population has embraced CBD for its incomparable medicinal properties. Medical marijuana has been and still is at the center of extensive research. So far, scientists and medical experts have unearthed several CBD advantages concerning panic attacks and anxiety, as outlined in this article.…
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Join The Fight To Make Lyft Serve People With Disabilities
By Alex Elegudin Uber and Lyft are hugely popular—but unfortunately there are some who are being left behind by the services. Many wheelchair users and disabled people say discrimination from ride-hailing services is the norm. Lyft refuses to provide services to people who use wheelchairs and motorized scooters. Numerous class-action lawsuits have been filed demanding…
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Today’s Care and Tomorrow’s Cure at the 2021 Reeve Summit
By Angela Cantillon, Christopher and Dana Reeve Foundation The Christopher & Dana Reeve Foundation is thrilled to present the 2nd annual Reeve Summit 2021: Where Care, Cure and Community Connect on April 27-29, 2021. This three-day virtual summit will bring together hundreds of health professionals, advocates, community members and caregivers to brainstorm a future for people with disabilities defined by access, inclusion and innovation. Reeve…
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Access Abilities Virtual Experience Online Now
The latest Abilities Virtual Experience is still going on! You will be able to access more than 80 exhibitors with a ton of products and services to enhance your independence until May 2nd. Useful Disability-Focused Content is On-Demand Now Thousands from the disability community have joined us online for the Abilities Virtual Experience from the…
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How We Can Protect Our Food Supply
By Tracy Williams Everyone, whether they are disabled or not, is concerned for the future of the environment. Preventing food waste is a way to keep the environment safe and healthy for future generations. When we work together to eliminate food waste, we take a giant step towards stopping hunger. According to Feeding America, in 2020,…
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How Physical Disabilities and Mental Health Intersect
By Adrian Johansen If life during a pandemic has taught us anything, it’s how precious and fragile health truly is. But when you are living with a disability, this is a lesson you didn’t need COVID-19 to teach you. The reality is that whether the condition is an injury or a physical or mental illness,…
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Access to AbilitiesVE2 Extended to Dec. 13!
To the thousands of people who joined us online at Abilities Virtual Experience 2, thank you for participating and for your wonderful feedback. We are thrilled that you enjoyed the event as much as we enjoyed creating it. To everyone, especially the ones who have not yet logged on, the clock is ticking! We would…
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Star-studded Lineup to Amaze at Abilities Virtual Experience 2
A thousand years ago, back in June of this year, we launched our inaugural Abilities Virtual Experience. Many of you attended this online affair, and we were as grateful for your support as we were for your candid feedback. Without that, we would not have the impressive, immersive and interactive Abilities Virtual Experience 2 coming your way…
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5 Steps to Write a Successful Disability Appeal Letter
By Daniela McVicker If your disability claims have been denied, you will usually still have the option to write an appeal letter to support your claims. After you have considered your options for the appeal and contacted your lawyer, it is crucial to understand how to put that letter together. The reality of the situation…
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Connecting Mental Health to Overall Health for Folks with Disabilities
By Tracy S. Williams The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) states that 1 in 4 adults live with a physical disability. While living with a physical disability is not necessarily a depressing state of affairs, there are situations that could frustrate people to the point that it may cause mental health concerns. The CDC also…
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A Message of Hope from Abilities Expo Ambassador Paul Lane
By Paul Amadeus Lane When we look at the tragic events that have rocked our nation, it shows that we cannot neglect members of our community that have been left behind due to race, disability, gender or sexual orientation. Discrimination has no place in our society Far too often we think that silence and ignoring…