disability

Learning From Grandparents With DisabilitiesLearning From Grandparents With Disabilities

Learning From Grandparents With Disabilities

Even though grandparents might have regrets about activities they can no longer do with their grandchildren due to their disabilities,…

10 years ago
UK: Bus companies ‘not required’ to force parents with strollers make way for wheelchair usersUK: Bus companies ‘not required’ to force parents with strollers make way for wheelchair users

UK: Bus companies ‘not required’ to force parents with strollers make way for wheelchair users

Bus companies are not required by law to have a policy to force parents with buggies to make way for…

10 years ago
Disabled App Developer Creates App for Wheelchair UsersDisabled App Developer Creates App for Wheelchair Users

Disabled App Developer Creates App for Wheelchair Users

Mohammad Ouyoun, 21, was trying to get to Union Station to take a Metra train home to Northbrook last year…

10 years ago
Paraplegic veteran wows bride with first danceParaplegic veteran wows bride with first dance

Paraplegic veteran wows bride with first dance

Sgt. Joe Johnson, who served in Afghanistan, pulled off a wedding surprise his wife, Michelle, will never forget. He joined…

10 years ago
Turbo: The Chihuahua Born Without Legs Starts RollingTurbo: The Chihuahua Born Without Legs Starts Rolling

Turbo: The Chihuahua Born Without Legs Starts Rolling

After Turbo, the chihuahua born without front legs, captured the Internet's heart over the summer, he caught the attention of Mark…

10 years ago
Ebola: Scared Airline Workers Who Assist Wheelchair Users Don’t Wear GlovesEbola: Scared Airline Workers Who Assist Wheelchair Users Don’t Wear Gloves

Ebola: Scared Airline Workers Who Assist Wheelchair Users Don’t Wear Gloves

There are many reasons not to panic about Ebola. Medical experts have declared the chance of a mass outbreak in…

10 years ago
Smart Wheelchair: First Ever Internet Ready WheelchairSmart Wheelchair: First Ever Internet Ready Wheelchair

Smart Wheelchair: First Ever Internet Ready Wheelchair

A 20-year-old summer intern at chip giant Intel has created an internet-connected wheelchair. The wheelchair collects data to gather information…

10 years ago
Tracy Morgan Wheelchair-Bound: May Never Walk AgainTracy Morgan Wheelchair-Bound: May Never Walk Again

Tracy Morgan Wheelchair-Bound: May Never Walk Again

    Tracy Morgan was seen Wednesday afternoon being wheeled into a New York City hospital ... and TMZ has learned…

11 years ago
Popular Car Service Uber to offer wheelchair-accessible servicePopular Car Service Uber to offer wheelchair-accessible service

Popular Car Service Uber to offer wheelchair-accessible service

Uber, the ride-sharing company that matches riders with drivers by smart-phone app, will now provide connections to wheelchair-accessible vehicles in…

11 years ago
Students Create Rowing Wheelchair For PedroStudents Create Rowing Wheelchair For Pedro

Students Create Rowing Wheelchair For Pedro

Rice University students have built a unique wheelchair for a Houston teenager who will now be able to row his…

11 years ago