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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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Cruising Canines: My Personal Experience & Professional Tips
By Kristen Hartness, Executive DirectorCanines for Disabled Kids When I go on vacation, I want relax and have fun. I don’t want to have to think about how something would be easier if I had the right tool with me. In order to do that, I need to have all my tools with me –…
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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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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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When Disaster Strikes, Everyone Deserves a Plan
Learn how people with disabilities can better prepare for climate disasters in 2025–2026 with inclusive emergency plans, accessible safety strategies, and community support to stay safe during crises.
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Have You Heard of ABLE Accounts?
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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What is the Role of Physiotherapists in the Mental Health Sector: A Holistic Approach to Well-Being
Physiotherapy plays a key role in enhancing mental health by integrating physical movement, pain management, and body awareness, offering holistic support for emotional well-being in Oakville and beyond.
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Navigating Life with a Chronic Condition: Empowering Next Steps
Learn how to navigate life after a chronic diagnosis with proactive strategies for mental health, healthcare, adaptive technology and long-term planning. Discover tips for managing emotional well-being, maintaining autonomy and securing your future through smart financial and living arrangements.
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Using Self-Awareness to Advocate for Support Needs in Different Environments
By Jordan Smelley, Mental Health Peer Specialist (MHPS) and Sarah Galbraith Laucks, Director of Education and Events, Abilities Expo Editor’s Note: This article is the transcript of the training from Jordan Smelley, which has been edited to make it easier to read. See below the article for more details. Click to download presentation slides from the video or…
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Disability Myths vs. Disability Realities
By Tracy Williams, Tracy’s Plate The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention says that 1 in 4 Americans have a disability. Many people living with disabilities may consider life to be a mix of challenges and blessings. The biggest challenge may be debunking various myths in society that non-disabled people might believe about the disability community. 1.…