Tag Archives: disability

Planning a wheelchair accessible wedding You’re in love and planning a wedding. You’re just like so many other couples. So much to consider. There is a significant population of disabled brides and grooms out here. There are some extra things they need to consider when planning a wedding. These people are of all ages and […]

CALL NOW FOR MORE INFORMATION: (626) 581-2235 If you are looking for a smart and easy way to get rid of your used wheelchair, this page provides information regarding how you can sell your used chair with ease.         What do I do with my wheelchair when I no longer need it? […]

[dropcap]L[/dropcap]ast week in the East Los Angeles Civic Center there was some positive vibes rolling out, the reason for the jive: volunteers from “Familia Unida” decided to take it upon themselves to help wheelchair users clean their equipment. It was an entertaining event indeed, as a mariachi band was heard in the background of all […]

Children with a disability or in wheelchairs should have a chance to enjoy outdoor activities just like any other kid out there. What is a good way to implement wheelchair activities for kids into communities? Having a playground built in every community that is wheelchair accessible in every way. A community in Hamden, Connecticut has […]

A young, wheelchair-bound man in a manual wheelchair recently made news for his amazing catch of a 250 pound lemon shark. Matt Sechrist,19 year old teenager from Florida, succeeded in catching a giant lemon shark.  Matt, assisted by his father and friends, did something on his own that is courageous and exciting. While in his […]

CALL NOW FOR MORE INFORMATION: (626) 581-2235 People spend a great deal of time searching for the perfect wheelchair. Typically,  what comes to mind is comfort, pricing, and daily needs. We provide a large variety of self-propelled wheelchairs, caregiver propelled wheelchairs, and standing wheelchairs. Choosing the right wheelchair requires having a good strategy and research […]

The Paralympic Games are games played in the style of the Olympic Games, but are for athletes with physical and visual disabilities.“Para” refers to “parallel” to the Olympic Games and serve as the world’s highest level of elite sport competition for athletes with disabilities. Sir Ludwig Guttmann founded the games in 1948. He wanted to […]

Over the past half century, the help available to students with special needs has made tremendous strides. Today, the government has taken steps to assure that all students, regardless of disabilities, will be able to receive the education that they deserve. Children with special needs are now able to receive accommodations to assist them in getting […]

Cerebral palsy (CP) is a group of conditions caused by medical abnormalities in the development of a fetus or the early life of a child. These lead to damage or delayed development in the brain. The disorder is permanent and, though it does not worsen with age, the level of functionality of a person with cerebral […]

Legal Links Special Ed Advocate: A wealth of information on special education advocacy. COPAA: Council of Parents and Attorneys. Disability Rights and Educational Defense Fund: Disability Legal Defense The Bazelon Center for Mental Health Law: Legal advocacy for the civil rights people with mental disability US Educational Links The (GEM) project : The Gateway to Educational […]