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#ThisIsHowI Campaign Showcases What’s Possible
By Brittany Dejean, AbleThrive Join AbleThrive on the International Day of Persons with Disabilities on December 3rd to celebrate abilities with the #ThisIsHowI campaign. The campaign kicks off on this day and showcases life with a disability to hgihlight what’s possible. We encourage people all over the world to take photos and/or 10-20 second videos of the…
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Medicaid Cuts to Complex Rehabilitation Technology Threaten Access for Disability Community
By Don Clayback, NCART Cuts to Illinois’ Medicaid program are squeezing Complex Rehabilitation Technology (CRT) providers to the point where they are not be able to provide services to the nearly 4,000 Illinois residents who depend on the state to pay for CRT equipment. Two Leading CRT Providers Unable to Participate in Medicaid Illinois spends a…
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Turn Frustrations over Accessibility into Teachable Moments
By Paul Lane, Abilities Expo Ambassador and KMET 1490 AM Radio Host When you think of the word education what comes to your mind? If you’re like me you think of schooling or some type of training. When it comes to frustration, what are some of the words that are swirling in your head? Probably…
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Enraged Father Sounds Off, but Was he Heard?
By Chris Kain, kellisaspath.com It’s a constant battle; I have to dig deep not to hurt someone who is hurting Kellisa. I understand why so many families with children with disabilities stay home. It’s easy. It’s safe. My rage was on full display last Friday evening. After we passed through security at the Sacramento airport, I…
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Life’s a Beach in the World’s Top 11 Accessible Shores
By Cory Lee, CurbFreeWithCoryLee.com Is there anything like going to the beach? The sea air, the surf, the incredible vistas…the sand gumming up the works of your wheelchair. OK, so beach bumming it in a chair is not without its challenges. Nevertheless, many exotic locales throughout the world offer beaches that are wheelchair friendly, you just…
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Let’s Go Wheelin’ in Beantown
By Cory Lee, CurbFreeWithCoryLee.com Will you be visiting Boston for the Abilities Expo September 18th-20th and want to take in all that this wonderful city has to offer? Well, you’re in luck my friend. Following is a list of some of the best wheelchair accessible attractions and sites to see in the city. Consider this to…
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Wheeling California’s Coast
Hundreds of thousands of visitors flock to California’s famed coastline each year to enjoy its spectacular scenery and abundant recreational opportunities. But visiting broad sandy beaches and steep, rocky bluffs can be challenging for people who need a fairly level, firm path of travel—be they wheelchair riders, parents pushing strollers or people who use canes…
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Rollin’ in the Windy City
By Cory Lee, CurbFreeWithCoryLee.com Chicago is known for being the Windy City, having great food, shopping, and of course the hustle and bustle. No wonder it is such a popular tourist destination. However, it is also quite wheelchair friendly too. Following are the top things to do the next time you find yourself in Chicago. Navy…
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Germany Welcomes Travelers with Disabilities
By Barbara & Jim Twardowski The German tourism industry wants your business. The country is diligently working to make Germany a place where everyone can travel with ease and without barriers. Recognizing that people with disabilities and the aging population represent a huge untapped market, the Federal Ministry of Economic Affairs and Energy launched a…
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accessibleGOes Extra Mile to Ensure Inclusive Travel
By Olivia Milliken, AccessibleGO The disability community has more than its fair share of horror stories when they embark on their vacations. But why? American travelers with disabilities spend US$17 billion annually, yet they are a frequent afterthought in the world of travel. accessibleGO is a travel platform that gives travelers with disabilities a voice.…
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LA’s Top 5 Accessible Attractions
With Abilities Expo Los Angeles wrapping a few weeks ago and another one in LA already slated for February 5-7, 2016, let’s take a look at a few of the things this great city has to offer! When you find yourself in Los Angeles, California, you find yourself in one of the easiest places to…
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Discover the Big Apple’s Accessible Core
By Cory Lee, CurbFreeWithCoryLee.com Of all the great cities in the world, New York City ranks king as a top travel destination. Everything from great food, engaging attractions, incredible history, and awesome entertainment waits for you in this traveler’s paradise. Following is a list of some of the top attractions that are wheelchair accessible. There are…