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EP Magazine: A Trusted Resource for Families with Disabilities Celebrates 50 Years
By Faye Simon, EP Magazine EP Magazine will be celebrating its 50th anniversary in 2021! We invite families touched by special needs to celebrate with us. Get “EP For Free” as well the monthly newsletter to read all the helpful articles and resources. Just go to www.epmagazine.com and sign up. We want to thank all the organizations…
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Planning Accessible Holiday Activities During Coronavirus
By Adrian Johansen The holiday season is right around the corner. Typically, that means getting together with family and friends and celebrating. But, it’s no secret that this year looks different. Thanks to the impact of the coronavirus pandemic, holidays may have to be different for people all over the country. It’s still important that…
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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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Parenting with a Disability: Reflections from a Quad Mom
By Dani Izzie In May 2019, I made an appointment for a consultation with a high-risk obstetrician to discuss the risks of pursuing pregnancy as a quadriplegic woman. At the time, I was still in a mental space where I questioned if I could handle parenthood: “How can I take care of a child if…
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NEADS Needs Your Support to Train Service Dogs
By Sarah Best, Abilities Expo Ambassador Hi there! My name is Sarah and the 4-legged furry guy that you see? His name is Edison and he is my service dog. Together, he and I are on a mission. We are rolling 7 miles by the end of this week as part of the Falmouth Road…
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Go Outside and Play: Accessible Activities from a Social Distance
By Adrian Johansen Since the start of the coronavirus pandemic, you’ve likely spent even more time than usual inside your residence. If you’re itching to get outdoors, these accessible activities are the perfect way to enjoy nature while still adhering to social distancing guidelines. Spending time outdoors offers myriad physical, mental and emotional benefits. But,…
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En Garde!: Tales of Triumph from a Wheelchair Fencer
By Jonathan Collins I am Jonathan Collins and this is my story of how the empowering sport of wheelchair fencing changed my life, my health and helped me lunge out of my comfort zone. I am 31 years old. I was born with Spina Bifida and Hydrocephalus, I am wheelchair dependent and I have had…
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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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Wheelchair Basketball and the First Push for Disability Rights
By David Davis, author of Wheels of Courage Thirty years ago, on July 26, 1990, President George H.W. Bush signed the Americans With Disabilities Act (ADA) on the South Lawn of the White House. The landmark legislation prohibited discrimination on the basis of disability in every aspect of society: employment, housing, transportation, and telecommunications. “America welcomes…
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How to Shop your Closet during a Pandemic
By Molly Farrell You’ve watched all the shows on Netflix, you’ve baked all the loaves of banana bread you care to, you’ve even taken up a new hobby during quarantine. Now what?! Have you shopped your closet yet? Even as the quarantine hopefully comes to an end, shopping your closet is a great life skill.…
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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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3 Great Companion Pets (Other than Dogs) for Kids with Disabilities
By Johnathan David Children with disabilities love pets as much as anyone else. Having an animal companion can help a child with an intellectual disability become more social, learn responsibility and empathy, and offer comfort and love. Dogs are fantastic companions and support animals, but if allergies, expenses or lifestyle limitations prevent you from owning…