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Opening the Gate: Stories and Activities about Athletes with Disabilities
On sale this winter, just in time for the Paralympics, is an exciting new book for middle-graders by Ingrid Floyd called Opening the Gate: Stories & Activities about Athletes with Disabilities. Targeted for able-bodied youngsters and those with disabilities alike, it is inspires them to pursue their dreams in sports, as well as helps volunteers, teachers,…
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Talented Service Dog Helps Partner Overcome Challenges of RA
By Janis Gioia George Strait, if you’re reading this article, Amy Fey of Schertz, Texas, would love to meet you. While meeting the country music legend might be Amy’s dream come true, it would be more life changing for Mr. Strait to meet Amy…she radiates that much joy, energy, positivity and hope. And if he…
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How to Determine Career-Fit: A Guide for People with Disabilities
By Paul Bates, SolidEssay Embarking on a new career is an exciting, challenging and sometimes terrifying prospect and, regardless of your level of ability, finding the right fit requires research and patience. Three Main Factors in Choosing Employment It is up to you to look at the factors above as well as your own personality and decide what…
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5 Signs of Stress in Your Caregiver
By Charlie Kimball, MedicalCareAlert.com Having a disability is rough, as it’s necessary to learn different ways of dealing with your surroundings. With new disabilities, it’s often necessary to get a caregiver to assist with the activities of daily living. The right caregiver can bring joy, enriching your life to help you achieve great triumphs, but, like any great calling,…
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Teaching Your Child to Self-Cath with Pediatric Education Resources
By Lisa Wells, Cure Medical Parents often arrive at the Abilities Expo looking for resources and services that can help their child who has a disability or special needs. That’s why we are so excited to share a free, new resource from Cure Medical designed especially for children by pediatric nurses! The Cure Medical Pediatric Education program is…
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Checkmate! How a Power Chair and a Game Changed my Life
By Michael Lenox, Illinois Chess Vets My name is Michael Lenox, Chief Petty Officer Submarine/Diver USN (Ret). I am currently the Founder/President of Illinois Chess Vets NFP, a Board member for Illinois Chess Association NFP, and a committee member for the US Chess Federation (USCF) Special Needs and Circumstance Committee. Twelve years ago, I had a major stroke…
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Does Your 3-Year-Old Have OCD?
By Julienne Dallara, Abilities Expo My heart aches for Riia Talve’s parents. Due to an unexpected illness, Pennie and Henry Talve’s baby girl had to be induced early or die. To the overwhelming joy of this British Columbian couple, it was a success and the diminutive Riia was born at 1lb 13oz. To make matters…
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Explore Northeastern Adaptive Sports Programs with Chris Collin
By Lisa Wells, Cure Medical Adaptive sports expert Chris Collin knows firsthand that it can be difficult to find adaptive sports programs within a day’s drive and that are also a good fit for your skills or interests. That’s why we’re sharing his advice below along with an invitation to meet Chris in person at the…
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Living a New Dream
By Lisa Wells, Wheel-Life.org “I became a complete C-7 quad on November 9, 1991 as the result of a car accident,” said Chris Malcom, founder of the iPush Foundation, a lifestyle resource and source of encouragement for anyone who uses a wheelchair. “I was a sophomore in college at the time. I’m not proud of it but…
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Civil Rights, Not Disability Privilege
By Jessica Niziolek Lately, I have been seeing a lot of discussion on the terms “disability privilege,” also known as “able-bodied privilege.” Upon doing my own research on this topic, I was instantly hit with my own question, “Why aren’t we calling this what it really is and that’s a fight for our rights as…
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My ER Close Call, and Why it Never Should Have Gotten so Bad
By Kristen Hart, Living Able and Abilities Expo Ambassador A little more than three years ago, on September 16, 2014, I felt fine. I went to bed with plans the next day expecting things to go smoothly. Little did I know that I would end up in the hospital for five days. I want to tell this…
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Born An Angel by an Angel
By Chris Rohan, Disabled Dealer Magazine Briley Rossiter is 11 years old, and like other girls her age she likes hanging out with her friends, having sleepovers, going to movies and shopping. But Briley is not your typical 11-year-old. She has experienced a lifetime of ups and downs, joy and sadness, disappointments and happiness, and…