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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…
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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…
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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,…
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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…
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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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How to Support Neurodiversity in the Classroom
By Adrian Johansen Society is more neurodiverse than the education system may think. In fact, it’s estimated that 30-40% of the population is neurodivergent, as characterized by a medical condition (like autism spectrum disorder or ADHD) that causes their brains to function differently than neurotypical brains. Neurodivergence isn’t a disadvantage—but it is something that educators must…
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Tips to Take Care of a Parent with Dementia or Alzheimer’s
By Holly Kramer If you are reading this, you may have a parent who has been diagnosed with dementia or Alzheimer’s. While this can be a difficult time for you and your parents, it is essential to remember that you are not alone. There are many resources available to help you care for your parent,…
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First Winnebago Accessibility Enhanced Roam Camper Van Hits the Open Road
Abilities Expo exhibitors La Mesa RV and Winnebago are pleased to announce the first delivery of the Winnebago Roam, the first accessibility enhanced camper van from Winnebago. Both La Mesa RV and Winnebago recognize that there is a growing need for factory-built accessible camper vans and motorhomes, as exhibited at Abilities Expos. The delivery recently took place on La Mesa’s…
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Finding Purpose in a Bardet-Biedl Syndrome Diagnosis
By Molly D’Angelo I’d guess that every parent these days is aware of the phenomenon known as “mom shaming.” Social media gives us unprecedented access to other families’ daily lives. I’ve been a mom for 18 years and judgement over other moms’ choices to breastfeed or formula feed, work or stay at home, and using…
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Reeve Foundation Leads the Pack in Resources and Support for People with Paralysis
By Rita Gentles, Christopher & Dana Reeve Foundation The Christopher & Dana Reeve Foundation provides a National Paralysis Resource Center (NPRC) that offers a wide range of FREE programs, resources and support systems for those affected by paralysis. The pulse of the NPRC is our Information Specialists who are trained to help anyone—from newly-paralyzed individuals and their family members to…
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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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Bella’s Bumbas Gives the Gift of Mobility to Kids Across the Globe
Though the Webster, NY-based non-profit has only been in existence for five years, Bella’s Bumbas LTD. has made its presence known worldwide as they assist children facing mobility challenges. Its grass roots mission all began after Isabella (Bella) was born into the family with a diagnosis of Spina Bifida in 2015. Rebecca and Marty Parzynski, Bella’s Great…