New Children's Book: Pawsibly The Best Medicine
Don't miss the story of Dolly Pawton, based on the real-life adventures of a service puppy on her way to becoming a full-fledged service dog.
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Can Total Underwater Immersion Promote Transformation?Underwater therapy combines total immersion with portrait photography to reinvigorate the body and elevate attitudes. -
Embracing Conscious Living with a DisabilityKristina Rhoades on awareness of life choices.
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In much the same way as our live event reaches out to people with the full spectrum of disabilities, Abilities.com enlightens and entertains with articles, videos, contests and information on disability products, adaptive sports, assistive technology, community heroes, inclusive recreation and more!
5 Crucial Tips in Planning Your Wheelchair Accessible Vacation
With a few spot-on travel tips from globetrotter…or roller…Tabassum Chagani, the world is your accessible oyster.
Managing Expectations with Better Communication
'Abler' blogger explores society's formulaic approach to the community of people with disabilities, citing miscommunication as most critical problem to solve.
The Gift that Changed My Life
Read a first-hand account of a woman whose sense of independence and adventure has been super-charged by her furry friend.
Boxwood Junction: Creating a Better Future for Loved Ones with Disabilities
"What happens to them when I'm gone?" is a question that plagues special needs families. One mom's ambitious answer could help thousands.
Job Seekers with Disabilities: 8 Essential Tips for Writing a Successful Cover Letter
Everyone who focuses only on the resume, but dashes off a cover letter is missing a golden opportunity to shine before a prospective employer.
Explore Northeastern Adaptive Sports Programs with Chris Collin
Great tips from para-athlete Chris Collins on how you can continue to enjoy sports and the great outdoors post-injury.
Research Matters: UTI Survey Invitation
Your feedback is vital for the National Rehabilitation Hospital to develop better diagnosis and treatment for UTIs.
Ditch the DEHP in Your Catheters
Health professionals have serious concerns with a chemical called DEHP that is often used in catheters. Here's what you should know.
Turning Wheelchairs into Dreams
Skilled builders create spectacular costumes for kids in chairs. There's no cost to families and they need more kids to sign up!
ABLEnow: Can You Save Without Impacting Benefits?
If you thought that you could not invest in your future while receiving critical disability benefits, think again.
Can Total Underwater Immersion Promote Transformation?
Underwater therapy combines total immersion with portrait photography to reinvigorate the body and elevate attitudes.
How to Write the Perfect Resume for a Job Seeker with Disabilities
Your first move to landing your dream job is the perfectly executed resume. But do you mention your disability? Read on to find out.
Donna On The Go: Two Women, an iPhone and a Walker
This new EMMY-considered web series takes a light-hearted look at the obstacles that star Donna Russo faces daily.
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Abilities Expo: Inspirational, Unforgettable and Coming Your Way
Abilities Expo is about bringing necessary products and services together under one roof for the Community, their families, caregivers, seniors, and healthcare professionals. It's about introducing opportunities that can enrich your life ...especially ones that you never knew were out there.
Game-changing tech will help you redefine possible
It wasn't all that long ago that bionic exoskeletons and eye-gaze technologies were the stuff of science fiction. Now it’s reality and just some of the leading-edge products at Abilities Expo!
Dance like nobody's watching
Every Abilities Expo is your chance to learn hot new dance moves that promote fitness. It could be hip hop, ballroom, Latin, Zumba, ballet or line dancing, but it’s always inclusive and it’s always fun!
Animals have a way of finding the people that need them
Greater independence and wellness is just a friendly wet nose away for many people with disabilities. Find out how assistance animals support their human partners.
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