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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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How I Became an Advocate for Inclusion and Accessibility
By Leslie Farin, Publisher, 50PlusToday Online Magazine I am on a personal mission to help build a world that’s equally accessible for all. You may wonder why since I do not have a physical disability myself. Here’s my “why.” My mother, who lived an extraordinarily active and healthy life for most of her years, suddenly found…
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Help Employees with Disabilities Transition Back to the Office
By Adrian Johansen Many businesses allowed employees work from home due to the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic. As COVID-19 vaccines have become generally available, companies are increasingly asking their remote employees to return to business as usual. Yet, for employees with disabilities, the transition away from remote work can be exceedingly difficult for several reasons. First,…
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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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Meet Paralympian Steve Serio at Abilities Expo Dallas
By Scott Nunez, Toyota Mobility A proud partner of Team USA Paralympic Athletes, Toyota Mobility is thrilled to host Steve Serio in our Abilities Expo Dallas booth from 1-4 pm on Friday, December 3rd! Come and meet the man who led the US basketball team to win back-to-back Paralympic gold medals. Steve Serio’s Climb to Paralympic Glory At…
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Representation Counts: More People with Disabilities Should Hold Office
By Jillian Day If you’re in a room with eight people, U.S. statistics calculate that two of them are likely to have a life-impacting disability. That’s right—about 61 million Americans have a disability, according to the Centers for Disease Control (CDC). Yet, even with some high-profile officeholders like Texas Governor Greg Abbott, U.S. Senator Tammy Duckworth,…
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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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Paralympic Golf: The Case for Why It Should Be
By Kristen Van Aken As the 2021 Paralympics comes to a close, millions of people around the world have enjoyed watching their country’s athletes participate in their favorite sports and bring home an array of well-deserved medals. With viewers able to watch 23 sports across the Paralympics, the games have showcased sports ranging from wheelchair…
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Kids with Disabilities Thrive with the Right Environment
By Adrian Johansen When you look into the face of a child, you are looking into the face of tomorrow, the face of the world we will leave behind us. And that means that the challenge, the responsibility, and the honor of our children’s tomorrows are upon us today. However, whether you are the parent…
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Get Your Business Running Strong as a Parent with a Disability
By Jillian Day According to many entrepreneurs, owning a small business is the American dream, and if you have a genuine desire to see your new company thrive, then nothing should hold you back. If you are a parent with a disability, you may think that the deck is stacked against you, but that couldn’t be…
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5 Solid Ways Disability Healthcare is Improving
By Adrian Johansen The last couple of years have thrown emergency after emergency at a public already struggling with accessible healthcare. For individuals with disabilities, this has created a difficult situation for navigating care solutions for physical and mental health. The upside of the COVID-19 pandemic, however, is that it has inadvertently led to some improvements in…
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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…