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Abilities Conference Unveils a Powerhouse Roster of Keynote Speakers
Discover insights from leading CRT experts at the Abilities International Accessibility Conference, March 26–27 in Long Beach. Don’t miss this stellar lineup of top clinicians, innovators and thought leaders while you earn up to 10 CEU hours.
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Navigating the Digital Nomad Lifestyle with Disabilities
By Amanda Winstead In an era where remote work and digital nomadism have become increasingly popular, it’s important to address how all individuals can make this lifestyle work for them, including those with disabilities. Navigating life and work on the road can be challenging for anyone, but it can be especially daunting for those who…
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My Life as an Autistic Solo Traveler
By Alex Stratikis, Autistic Adventures Abroad I was given my autism diagnosis at age 6, and naturally a lot has happened since then now that I have just turned 28. When I was growing up, we often went on family trips to either Greece, England or Spain, all places that we had close relatives living.…
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Do You Need to Disclose a Disability in a Job Interview?
By Adrian Johansen Living with a disability shouldn’t be a hurdle to a meaningful career. Yet, it is not unusual to feel as though you need to be cautious about disclosing to potential employers. This may be through concerns about conscious or unconscious bias in hiring decisions. It could also simply be the case you…
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Tips to Make Your Garden Accessible
By Andrew Herbert Gardening is a great way to spend time with your family and create a beautiful outdoor space. But, for some people, it can actually be a challenge. Disability-related barriers can make gardening very difficult, especially for those who have limited mobility. If you’re thinking about getting into gardening but aren’t sure how…
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New Book from Paralympic Athlete and Bionic Woman
Jennifer French, a quadriplegic and competitive sailing athlete who recently medaled at the 2012 Paralympics Games in London, has release her new book, On My Feet Again: My Journey Out of the Wheelchair Using Neurotechnology. On My Feet Again is the inspiring and intellectually stimulating story of how a determined and resourceful young woman overcame many…
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Home, Sweet Medical Home
By Olga L. Guerra, Abilities Expo Ambassador It’s all in the approach. In an era where healthcare establishment is plagued with indifference and mired in bureaucratic minutia, the medical home approach is like a breath of fresh air. What is a medical home? Spearheaded by the American Academy of Pediatrics, the medical home concept is…
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Ring in the New Year with Health-focused Resolutions You Can Keep
By Lisa Wells, Cure Medical As we roll into 2019, now’s the time to reconfirm your focus on living a healthy, active life! Here’s a few ways you can focus on a better, healthier YOU in the New Year. #1: Avoid Medical Products and Foods That May Trigger Latex Allergies For the general population, latex allergies…
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Record-breaking Athlete to Launch Wheelchair Stunt Video Game
By Trevor “Trevair” Snowden, Trevair Designs Not even my snowboarding accident two decades ago could quash my love for extreme sports. Since then, I’ve set world records, founded Trevair Design and created custom suspension wheelchairs that are used in the exciting sports of Wheelchair MotoCross (WCMX) and Wheelchair SuperCross (WCSX). What else can I do…
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Abilities365.com Features Hill-Rom-Liko
With patient care and safety topping their priorities, Hill-Rom-Liko prides itself on the fact that caregivers worldwide look to them for solutions. In their quest to enhance their exceptional products and expand their ability to provide patient support systems, they have acquired several strong performers in the industry. Six years ago, after Hill-Rom acquired Liko,…
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Cure Medical Pushes to End Paralysis
By Lisa Wells, Cure Medical Cure Medical offers two areas of support to the disability community, with the intermittent catheters they manufacture, and also through the neurological research programs that they financially support. That’s because Cure Medical is the only catheter manufacturer in the world that donates the first 10% of its net income to research programs…
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The Making of Not Home
By Narcel Reedus, Filmmaker Not Home, a documentary about kids living in nursing facilities, is a 99-minute feature that focuses on four interweaving stories. There’s Mathew, Qualeigh, Essie Evans and Nola Sayne—a young adult, a child and two parents whose separate lives intersect through the institutionalization of children with a developmental disability. In between each…