Inclusive Recreation
Why is “play” just the purview of children? Who says that all of the wonderful benefits that the action of playing provides the kiddos—like promoting social interaction, creativity, problem solving, self-esteem, positivity, relationship building and so on—aren’t just as important for adults? Frivolity, enjoyment and escape are as vital as they are easy to dismiss.
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Listen Up: Low-Vision Audio Recordings Available Free to Public
By Sheryl Bass, The Hadley School for the Blind Three million people in the U.S. age 40 and older have low vision. According to 2010 research by the National Eye Institute, the number of Americans with low vision will continue to grow dramatically, from 2.9 million in 2010, to 5 million in 2030, to 8.9 million…
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Modern Art Meets Accessibility Deep in the Heart of Texas
By Barbara & Jim Twardowski Three brides dressed in wedding gowns obediently trail after their photographers stopping to pose at one stunning backdrop after another. You don’t have to be a bride to appreciate the lovely grounds, fountains, and courtyards at the McNay Art Museum in San Antonio, Texas. The Lone Star state’s first modern…
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Para-golf in the Paralympics—WHY NOT?!?
By Edmund Q. Sylvester, United States Adaptive Golf Alliance (USAGA) The vision of the International Paralympic Committee (IPC) is, “To enable Para athletes to achieve sporting excellence and inspire and excite the World.” The World Disabled Golf Championship—hosted by the United States Adaptive Golf Alliance (USAGA) in Portland, Oregon on August 15-18, 2016—did just that. After more…
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Gateway to Gold: Your Path to the Podium
By Cindy Berkman, Harris County-Houston Sports Authority Do you have what it takes to be a future U.S. Paralympic medalist? Here’s your chance to find out. Athletes with physical and visual disabilities can test their skills in two sporting events tailored to introduce participants to adaptive sports and to identify the next generation of U.S. Paralympic…
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Drastic Steps Taken to Combat Illegal Parking in Accessible Spaces
Claiming that a staggering 30% of Russian drivers ignore clearly marked disability parking signage, Russia-based not-for-profit organization Dislife concocted a bold plan to entice people to think twice. In partnership with ad agency Young & Rubicam, Dislife launched More Than A Sign, a social experiment which literally puts a face to the handicapped symbol. “Parking signs mean…
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Pokémon GO or No-Go for the Community?
By Kristen Hart, Living Able Pokémon Go has taken the world by storm! It’s not uncommon for everyone to want the latest cellphone or to go see the latest movie. But I do not think I have ever seen a game or phone app be so popular to so many, especially this quickly! I do not…
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Popular Houston Festival to Fund Accessible Playground
By Elyssa Horvath, Friends of Oak Forest Park The Festival of Abilities at Oak Forest Park on Saturday, October 27, from 3-7 pm benefits a landmark Playground for All Abilities, planned as part of the Oak Forest Park Revitalization. It will be the first accessible playground in Houston’s central northwest area stretching from the Heights…
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Doing Home Modifications the Right Way: A Functional Perspective
By Rob Horkheimer, Bridgeway Independent Living Designs (BILD) We are fortunate to live in a time where there are a growing number of products and resources for people who are living with disabilities or aging and would like to remain safe and independent in their homes. If it’s not something that affects you personally, chances…
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3 Eco-Friendly Ways to Make Your Home More Accessible
By Paul Denikin Making a home environmentally friendly is often a separate topic from creating a disability-friendly home, but accessibility and eco-friendliness do not have to be mutually exclusive. It’s entirely possible to make home modifications that benefit both your family and the environment. If you’re looking to improve your home’s impact on the planet…
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A Functional Home is a Healthy Home
By Troy Farnsworth, Professional Building Designer/Visionary During my childhood years I recall home being my safe refuge. My family was there to support me through the years and we had everything we needed at home. The majority of the rest of my time was spent at school, where my brothers and I met some friends with…
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Lofty and Accessible
By Deborah Pierce, Pierce Lamb Architects Kathy Tarantola Photography Lofts are intriguing spaces when it comes to universal design. Their characteristic open-plan layout makes them supremely accessible – minimum walls and doorways to present barriers to getting around. Many of the homes featured in my book The Accessible Home: Designing for All Ages and Abilities resemble lofts on…
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5 Home Organization Tips to Accommodate Someone with Visual Impairment
By Paul Denikin One of the best ways to prepare your home to accommodate someone with visual impairment is to improve your organization. By having a place for everything and remaining consistent with your organization, you will make it easier for your loved one with low or no vision to know where things are so…