Lifestyle and Outdoors

The only way the words “barriers” and “limits” figure into Paralympian Mark Wellman’s vocabulary is if they are preceded by a “no.” When you scale his 25-foot adaptive climbing wall at the Abilities Expo, you’ll find that Mark’s inspiring lexicon is contagious!  Please join us at the No Limits adaptive climbing wall for a horizon-changing adventure during your…

By Tracy Williams The COVID-19 pandemic has been an alarming time because, as a disabled person, even if you personally follow all precautions you may still get the virus from family members or caregivers who visit you in the home to help you accomplish your activities of daily living on a daily basis. Some folks…

By Vanessa Harris, Abilities Expo Ambassador and Fun4TheDisabled I prepared this in honor of two of my close friends in Texas during a power outage/water shortage/pipe freeze/food shortage/pandemic. As if one of those things were not enough! For all of you who are trying to battle these conditions, and for those of you who have loved…

By Tracy Williams According to the National Association of Anorexia Nervosa and Associated Disorders, at least 30 million Americans of all ages and genders experience an eating disorder. People with disabilities experience unique stressors that may put them at increased risk of developing an eating disorder. According to the National Association of Eating Disorders, diagnosed eating disorders…

By Adrian Johansen The holiday season is right around the corner. Typically, that means getting together with family and friends and celebrating. But, it’s no secret that this year looks different. Thanks to the impact of the coronavirus pandemic, holidays may have to be different for people all over the country. It’s still important that…

By Adrian Johansen Since the start of the coronavirus pandemic, you’ve likely spent even more time than usual inside your residence. If you’re itching to get outdoors, these accessible activities are the perfect way to enjoy nature while still adhering to social distancing guidelines. Spending time outdoors offers myriad physical, mental and emotional benefits. But,…

Depending on your news source, some say the worst of the coronavirus is behind us, while others aren’t so sure. Either way, it ain’t over. So until our socializing can become less distant and until #StayAtHome morphs into #ImOuttaHere, we present for your consideration…some cool things to do while cooped up with COVID. Quarantine and…

By Keisha Greaves, Girls Chronically Rock “Oh, shut it down when the time comesOh, pull out the big gunsOh, and put your freakum dress on” Lines from a throwback Bey song blare, because you know, my fave singer sparks unstoppable confidence. I always strive to find something that shows my personality—something cute without compromising comfortability. Nothing…

By Lisa Wells, Cure Medical You may remember reading about Community Advocate Chris Collin here on Abilities.com, or maybe you recognize his contagious smile from visiting the Cure Medical booth at Abilities Expos nationwide this year. But when Chris isn’t traveling the country as an advocate for people who roll, he lives an adventurous life in…

By Jackie Gadd, BYOM YOGA My name is Jackie Gadd, and I’m a certified Yoga Instructor. I specialize in Adaptive and Accessible Yoga, which means I utilize props, tools and special skills to bring the principles of yoga to unique populations. I currently guide 14 different adaptive style classes each week in San Diego (mostly chair-based),…

By Ava Maria Faria, Easter Seals Canada Easter Seals Canada is a national charity with close to 100 years of history and community service in Canada. Since its founding in 1922, Easter Seals Canada and its provincial member organizations, staff and volunteers—from coast to coast—have work tirelessly to create a more accessible society that is inclusive of…

By Stephanie Alves, Founder/Designer ABL Denim Welcome to our Abilities community fashion blog from one of your own. Do you like the title? I love double entendres. But it’s true—design does matter. It affects us in measurable and immeasurable ways. Our environments are so important. And so are our clothes. Because society is concerned with…