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A $5 million dollar grant was awarded to researchers at Pittsburgh university which helps them in their research in continuing to further develop wheelchair safety and wheelchair standards in the industry. Since wheelchairs are breaking down 50 percent of the time it is a growing problem and the goal is to reduce this percentage and […]

A child from the United States but to be specific he is from West Virginia and was given an awesome experience to go hunting in his own wheelchair.  Brantly has been paralyzed from the waist down since birth and has gone through 21 surgeries and not forgetting the little kid is only five years old. […]

In the last few years, there has been a rise of disabilities being  portrayed in the media. Actors with disabilities have been making positive impact by playing key roles of the show regardless of their disabilities. Many times, non-disabled characters have been playing disabled roles, causing an ongoing argument in the media industry. However, there […]

What are smart home devices? You may have seen the term floating on advertisements or the popularity of the innovative technology. These products have neat features where they assist you on daily tasks, such as turning on/off the lights and providing you the latest news and information just by using your voice or a remote […]

  The Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) is a civil rights law that protects individuals with disabilities from discrimination and ensures equal opportunities. A restaurant should have these standard requirements:   Access Route Aisles, walkways, or routes must be at least 36 inches wide. An area, such as 5-foot circle or T-shaped space, must be […]

  A small personal alarm could help prevent an attacker from harming you such as the Karman Max Alarm – iMAX SOS alarm. The loud siren nose can scare off the attacker and also draw nearby bystanders to call for help.     Disabled and Seniors are vulnerable to be targets for attackers. Why?  Physical […]

Cooking can be the most satisfying or the most annoying task to do; however, people who loves to cook will find it enjoyable. Having an ideal accessible kitchen would be the best way to go but it can be costly. Don’t let that stop you from enjoying your passion. Below are tips and kitchen tools […]

  Exercise Exercise is just as important as it is for any other adult. It is good for the mind and necessary to maintain the health of your heart and lungs. There are many types of exercise that you could do such as yoga, aerobics, and cardio… and yes you can do it all in […]

Every year, more people are attending “fan-based” cons such as Disney’s D23 and Comic Con in San Diego. These event usually last for 3 days where there is a chance that you could meet your favorite actors/actresses and find out the latest news about your favorite television series or movies. It is also a place […]

When you are apartment hunting, you scout the location to make sure it is convenient.  You want to make sure the apartment has enough space and room to accommodate your needs. Finding an apartment that has the whole package is already a difficult task to do. However, when you are a disabled apartment hunter, it […]