Popular Houston Festival to Fund Accessible Playground
At the upcoming Festival of Abilities, the Houston community will rally to support the creation of an all-inclusive playground.
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Popular Houston Festival to Fund Accessible PlaygroundHouston community to rally in support of all-inclusive playground. -
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Discover Amputee SoccerLearn about the fast-paced sport of amputee soccer.
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If you liked Abilities Expo, you'll love the new Abilities.com! It's got something for everyone and, when you consider the vast and varied makeup of the Community, THAT is saying something. Your 24/7 link to information and inspiration awaits!
Make the Abilities.com Connection
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!
How to Determine Career-Fit: A Guide for People with Disabilities
You're on the job hunt! Sure, it's daunting to match your abilities to your dream job but keep these tips in mind and you'll be on your way!
Making the World Accessible with the new TravelEZ
Positioning itself to be the future TripAdvisor for Accessibility, Travel EZ delivers a fun tour of Boston with highly detailed access information.
Essential Educational Tips for Parents Raising Special Needs Kids
Ensuring that your child with learning disabilities can flourish scholastically may be a tall order but, that armed with this helpful advice, it's one you can tackle!
Addiction Treatment for People with Disabilities
Studies show that millions of people with disabilities also coping with substance abuse disorder. Effective treatment must take into account the unique challenges the community faces.
Take Control of Your Health with Pressure Mapping and Scales for Wheelchair Users
To combat the serious health issues of pressure wounds and weight management, MassMATCH is making pressure mapping tech available to wheelchair users statewide.
Cure Advocates Pay It Forward, Helping Newly Injured Nationwide
Peer support is crucial to recovery. It's great to be surrounded by health professionals and loved ones, but it's important to connect with people who have "been there."
Hyperbaric Oxygen Therapy as a Treatment for Spinal Cord Injury
Hyperbaric Oxygen Therapy shows encouraging promise for a variety of conditions, including spinal cord injury.
It's Okay to Ask for Help
Really. It is. You can be fiercely independent and wildly self-sufficient, but it's still okay to get by with a little help from friends.
THC, CBD and the Cannabinoids
Though cannabis is becoming more readily available in some states, confusion about the components of this controversial plant persists. Let's break it down.
Boston Marathon Survivor Roseann Sdoia Finds Adventure in Sports
She watched her friend cross the finish line, then everything changed. But Roseann Sdoia's story was far from over. Learn how her love for outdoor recreation aided in her healing.
Share a Selfie in the Wheels UP! Photo Contest
Bust out your cameras (or camera apps) for SPORTS 'N SPOKES annual photo contest! We can't wait to see how you are living your adventures!
Ambassadors Impact Lives on the Show Floor and Beyond
While Ambassador Margarita Elizondo was busy trying to change lives through her work with Abilities Expo, one young woman unexpectedly changed hers.
Amputee Soccer? Amputee Soccer Absolutely!
This sport is extremely fast-paced, physical and is gaining popularity on the world stage. There's even a World Cup!
Eyeflite: The Vision Takes Off!
The possibilities for augmented technology to improve quality of life and independence for the disability community are "virtually" limitless.
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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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