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  • Behind the Scenes of the Ms. Wheelchair America Competition

    Behind the Scenes of the Ms. Wheelchair America Competition

    By Ali Ingersoll, Ms. Wheelchair America 2023 Competition is natural. We all want to be the best at what we do and be rewarded for our efforts. Regardless of what competition may be afoot in your life, we are taught at a young age in our society to work harder and strive to break so…

  • My Life as an Autistic Solo Traveler

    My Life as an Autistic Solo Traveler

    By Alex Stratikis, Autistic Adventures Abroad I was given my autism diagnosis at age 6, and naturally a lot has happened since then now that I have just turned 28. When I was growing up, we often went on family trips to either Greece, England or Spain, all places that we had close relatives living.…

  • If You Want to Start Journaling About Your Health, Here’s a Good Place to Start

    If You Want to Start Journaling About Your Health, Here’s a Good Place to Start

    By The Mighty Staff This is not meant to be a negative statement, just a realistic one: In the course of any individual’s health story, there will be moments of perceived powerlessness. Those days when a treatment isn’t working as intended, chronic pain inches beyond an accepted tolerance threshold, a mental health morning that just…

  • How Can Pets Help Autistic Children?

    How Can Pets Help Autistic Children?

    By Elizabeth Long Finding out that your child is autistic is a big moment in any family’s life. For some, there may be concerns around what this could mean for the future. There may also be a sense of relief that comes with a diagnosis, which can allow families to access the support they need.…

  • Reeve Summit 2022 Keynote Leon Ford Finds Grace by Acknowledging Pain

    Reeve Summit 2022 Keynote Leon Ford Finds Grace by Acknowledging Pain

    By Christopher & Dana Reeve Foundation On November 11, 2012, during a routine traffic stop Leon Ford an innocent Black man, was shot by the police leaving him paralyzed from the waist down. Every day is now a reminder of the day that the Pittsburgh police officer’s prejudices toward Ford, after mistaking him for a…

  • Travel is Now More Accessible with the Winnebago Roam

    Travel is Now More Accessible with the Winnebago Roam

    By Michelle Colvard, Abilities Expo Ambassador Our family loves traveling—but travel always carries a few extra challenges due to my use of a wheelchair. For those of us who use wheelchairs, travel requires a lot of logistical coordination. Air travel can be difficult due to the inaccessibility of airplanes. When I fly, I must be…

  • The Phoenix Pre-Show Party Begins at Ability360 with Hollister Incorporated

    The Phoenix Pre-Show Party Begins at Ability360 with Hollister Incorporated

    As the Abilities Expo rolls into Phoenix, we cordially invite you to a pre-show party featuring Community Advocates Gina Schuh and Madonna Long! Join your friends at Ability360 on Thursday, September 8th, for a community get-together as Gina shares her journey of discovering creative outlets during the pandemic. Her passion and talent have led her to excel…

  • Adaptive Bike Donation to Give Gift of Play to Child with Leigh’s Syndrome

    Adaptive Bike Donation to Give Gift of Play to Child with Leigh’s Syndrome

    By Sonny Mullen, Help Hope Live It’s hope in motion: on Saturday, September 10 at 10:50 a.m. at WestWorld of Scottsdale (16601 N Pima Rd, Scottsdale, AZ 85260), a three-year-old with disabilities will get the surprise of a lifetime as her family receives a customized adaptive bike. The bike giveaway kicks off Day 2 of Abilities Expo…

  • Leverage Adaptive Fitness to Stay DRIVEN with Steph The Hammer

    Leverage Adaptive Fitness to Stay DRIVEN with Steph The Hammer

    In 2020, Steph “The Hammer” (Hammerman) Roach launched a virtual fitness company geared toward the adaptive population. Staying Driven is a live, interactive, online based experience. It’s fitness with YOU in mind! And you’ll get to meet her and her team members live and in person at Abilities Expo Phoenix, September 9-11 at WestWorld of Scottsdale. Fitness…

  • Paralympian Kari Miller-Ortiz Leaves No One on the Sidelines

    Paralympian Kari Miller-Ortiz Leaves No One on the Sidelines

    By Shuan Butcher, Move United Kari Miller-Ortiz always knew she wanted to serve. “Growing up, my aunt was in the military and she was a woman I looked up to. So, that is what I wanted to be.” She was also raised by a single mom and was looking for a way to pay for college,…

  • Hollister Sponsors Auti Angel Events Arena for Community Presenters and Performers

    Hollister Sponsors Auti Angel Events Arena for Community Presenters and Performers

    Expo fans, buckle up for an action-packed weekend in the Auti Angel Events Arena as local community leaders share a slew of adaptive sports, fun dance opportunities, info-packed service animal demonstrations plus more activities. We are pleased to announce that our longtime exhibitor, Hollister Incorporated, will be the exclusive sponsor of this hub of action and audience involvement…

  • Researchers Need Your Help with Adaptive Clothing Survey

    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…