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When the groundbreaking Americans with Disabilities Act was signed into law in 1991, civil rights activist Justin Dart, Jr. said, “It is the world’s first declaration of equality for people with disabilities by any nation. It will proclaim to America and to the world that people with disabilities are fully human; that paternalistic, discriminatory, segregationist attitudes are no longer acceptable; and that henceforth people with disabilities must be accorded the same personal respect and the same social and economic opportunities as other people.”
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What to Look for in Senior Living?
There are several things to consider when choosing senior living for disabled people. Learn about everything you need to look for when seeking senior living.
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Enabling Job Seekers with Lived Experience of Disability
People with lived experience of disability in the U.S. are navigating growing uncertainty amid political shifts and changing policies. Questions around rights, equity, and true inclusion are more urgent than ever.
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Cruising Canines: My Personal Experience & Professional Tips
Cruising with a service dog takes planning, but it can open the door to an incredible vacation. Get practical tips from one traveler’s firsthand experience, from paperwork to accessible accommodations.
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Why Customized Mobility Matters: Understanding the Benefits of a Personalized Wheelchair and Seating Solutions
Discover how personalized seating can improve comfort, positioning and mobility. This guide from Future Mobility Products explores customized wheelchair solutions and finding the right fit.
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Solving Head Lice: Back-to-School Best Practices for Families with Complex Medical Needs
Standard lice treatments fail over 98% of the time due to resistance. A former Abilities Expo education director explains why, how one prescription option works differently for medically complex families.
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Is it Time for You to Open an IL ABLE Account?
Illinois ABLE accounts provide people with disabilities a way to save money tax-free without losing benefits, offering financial freedom, independence, and a path to a more secure future.
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CELEBRATE GLOBAL ACCESSIBILITY AWARENESS DAY!
Celebrate Global Accessibility Day with discounted tickets to the Abilities International Accessibility Conference in Chicago, featuring CEU-approved education, hands-on workshops, and practical learning across assistive technology and CRT.
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Abilities Conference Unveils a Powerhouse Roster of Keynote Speakers
Join CRT industry leaders and clinicians at the Abilities International Accessibility Conference in Long Beach, March 26–27, and earn up to 10 CEU hours while exploring the future of accessibility.
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Fedcap’s GAMUT Management and Runway of Dreams Partner with Abilities Expo to Launch First-Ever GAMUT Seal of Approval Event in 3 Cities
Abilities Expo & Fedcap bring the Runway of Dreams adaptive fashion show and more to the GAMUT-approved Expo in LA, NY Metro and Chicago.
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A Parent’s First-Time Guide to the Abilities Expo
New to Abilities Expo? A seasoned parent shares tips for planning your visit, navigating crowds, discovering adaptive gear and making the experience fun, smooth and rewarding for the whole family.
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Coping with Unwelcome Comments as a Parent of a Child with Disabilities
Tired of awkward questions and intrusive comments? This empowering guide shares smart, real-world ways to respond, set boundaries and protect your peace while navigating daily life with a disability.
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Access Isn’t Extra: What Retail Gets Wrong (and Right) About Disability-Inclusive Shopping
Retail accessibility isn’t about compliance—it’s about usability. Learn seven practical, detail-driven ways retailers can improve physical and digital access to create welcoming, inclusive shopping experiences.