Inclusive Recreation
Why is “play” just the purview of children? Who says that all of the wonderful benefits that the action of playing provides the kiddos—like promoting social interaction, creativity, problem solving, self-esteem, positivity, relationship building and so on—aren’t just as important for adults? Frivolity, enjoyment and escape are as vital as they are easy to dismiss.
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Researchers Need Your Help with Adaptive Clothing Survey
By Celine Saba, CSU Dominguez Hills Hello, everyone! I’m one member of a group of graduate student researchers working under the guidance of our professor Dr. Yan-hua Huang, who is a licensed occupational therapist. We are conducting a study about the relationship between clothing, self-perception and quality of life for women who are wheelchair users…
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Save energy and reduce stress: Accessible spaces do both
By Julie Sawchuk, Sawchuk Accessible Solutions Five years ago, I attended Abilities Expo Toronto, anxiously looking for answers to questions I didn’t even know I had. What I found was an incredible amount of information about accessible travel, different types of mobility devices, assistive equipment, evacuation chairs and examples of accessible public transportation (just to name…
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How to Advocate for Your Service/Support Animal
By Adrian Johansen TThe impact that animals have on our lives cannot be overstated. They are always so much more than pets. They are members of our families, our most loyal companions. For many of us, they are also a vital means of support. Beyond the traditional role of guide dogs for those with visual…
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Snow or Water: What’s your favorite adaptive skiing?
By Joel Zeisler, LOF Adaptive Skiers LOF Adaptive Skiers, formerly Leaps of Faith Disabled Skiers, is now celebrating its 30th year. While it started as an organization for the visually impaired and blind, LOF has since expanded to service the wider disability community. Our mission is to build lasting confidence and fulfillment through exposure and professional…
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Vermonters Tackle Accessible Housing Shortage
By Jolene Montgomery There’s usually not much sexy about adapting a home to accommodate someone’s disabilities. So, I was intrigued to see this quote on www.wheelpad.com: “We love it! We love it! We love it! Thank you for…facilitating my mom living more comfortably in our home! (and for promoting marital harmony!)” I looked at the pictures.…
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The Price Tag on an Accessible Home
By Sarabeth South, Home Design Expert Accessibility in the home is something most disabled people never take for granted. It is not a one-size-fits-all solution, which makes it difficult to create a model accessible home. While creating a home accessible for an ambulatory wheelchair user will look one way, creating a home that is accessible…
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Houston, Spin Your Wheels with the Ayita Dance Team and the Rollettes!
By Lisa Wells, Naturally Able Welcome to a place where you’re free to spin your wheels as we introduce you to not one but two groups of uplifting, encouraging, and empowering women’s dance teams at the Houston Abilities Expo: the Ayita Dance Team and the Rollettes! Tiny Dancers Go Bigger in Texas Our first team of fantastic performers hails…
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7 Facts that May Make a Pet Right for Your Disability
By John Peterson The positive impact that a pet can have on the lives of their human partners with disabilities and mental health challenges cannot be overstated! Pet owners report feeling less lonely because of the presence of their pets. At the same time, they are less stressed because having a pet offers you the…
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House-Hunting for Accessible Properties: A How-To Guide
By Jillian Day There is intense competition for accessible housing in the United States due to a lack of resources. According to The League, less than 2 percent of US housing units are accessible. Now, that doesn’t mean that it’s impossible to find a home that will suit your unique accessibility needs; the process will simply require…
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The Rollettes and Coloplast Announce National Sponsorship to Empower Women Who Roll
By Hailey Wachlarowicz-Bayer, Coloplast With the first 2021 event in Chicago on June 25-27, the Abilities Expo is back, and we are thrilled to see our community reuniting on the other side of the pandemic. Joining forces to support women who roll, the Rollettes and Coloplast have collaborated to help bring this fantastic wheelchair dance group back to the Expo…
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Harness the Healing Power of Nature
By Ashey Lyn Olson, WheelchairTraveling.com Parks and the outdoors, in general, hold a very special place in my heart. All my travels have had a powerful nature element. Even in cities, I am exploring local parks and gardens. Robert Frost, Ralph Waldo Emerson, Henry David Thoreau and John Muir are some of the most profound writers…
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AllTrails App Expands Accessibility Info for Hiking Trails
By Meaghan Praznik, AllTrails As the days get longer and the temperatures start rising, the outdoor recreation platform, AllTrails, is thrilled to share new mobility disability accessibility information for more than five thousand hiking trails in the United States. Home to the largest collection of online trail maps, trail-goers can now use AllTrails to find detailed information…