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Your Subscription Matters: Help ABLE News Amplify Disability Voices
ABLE News highlights disability issues, advocacy, and achievements. By subscribing, you support inclusive journalism and help amplify voices that deserve to be heard in every community and conversation.
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The Lasting Impact of Carter Keith Williams: A Story of Hope, Advocacy, and Love
After losing her son to GRIN1 disease, a mother channels her grief into advocacy, raising awareness and hope for families facing this rare disorder.
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Travel for Everyone Under the Sun
Greater Fort Lauderdale is leading the way in accessible travel—welcoming every body and every ability. From inclusive beaches to adaptive adventures, Visit Lauderdale ensures no one is left out of…
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Coping with Overwhelm as a Parent of a Child with Disabilities
In her candid reflection, Jaclyn Greenberg explores the quiet, often unseen emotional weight of parenting a child with disabilities. She writes about the moments of overwhelm that surface between appointments,…
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Enabling Job Seekers with Lived Experience of Disability in 2025
In 2025, 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…
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The Role of Video Content in Disability Advocacy and Awareness
Video content plays a powerful role in disability advocacy, helping to dismantle barriers, raise awareness, and create inclusive, accessible storytelling that inspires change and engages diverse audiences on social media.
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Living Beyond Diagnosis: A Journey with Fabry Disease
Diagnosed with Fabry disease at 16, one woman was told she’d be lucky to see 40. Now, at 64, she’s living proof that early diagnosis and determination can defy the…
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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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Abilities Expo Announces New World-leading Series of Accessibility Conferences
Abilities Expo is expanding its impact with exciting new partnerships designed to empower professionals in the industry. These collaborations will bring fresh opportunities for thought leadership, education and networking—helping drive…
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YouTube Star Shane Burcaw joins Abilities Zone podcast in advance of Squimy and Grubs Abilities Expo LA appearance
Join Shane and Hannah Burcaw at Abilities Expo! And tune in to hear Shane Burcaw chat with Abilities Zone podcast host Paul Amadeus Lane, where they discuss Squirmy and Grubs’…
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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…