Whether you are new to this dynamic and passionate Community or have been a card-carrying member since birth, Abilities is here to help you engage on multiple levels. We have taken what is special about the live Abilities Expos and amplified it online to more effectively reach the 1 in 5 Americans living with a disability as well as the devoted caregivers, industry and health professionals that support them.
Enjoy compelling articles in the following categories. Use-now tips, entertaining opinion pieces and in-depth stories are there to promote your increased independence and better quality of life.
It’s not just a great way to promote health and wellness, it’s crazy fun. Check out skiing, rowing and more!
Bridge the gap between ability and disability with cutting-edge devices and inventive, low-tech gadgets.
Meet ordinary people whose circumstances empowered them to push harder and achieve greater.
You would do anything for the loved one in your care. Find tips and resources to help you take control.
All work and no play? Not for this community of dancers, artist, travelers, outdoorsy types and more!
Science, technology and overall ingenuity have revolutionized the disability products industries. Read on!
Don't miss the story of Dolly Pawton, based on the real-life adventures of a service puppy on her way to becoming a full-fledged service dog.
With a few spot-on travel tips from globetrotter…or roller…Tabassum Chagani, the world is your accessible oyster.
'Abler' blogger explores society's formulaic approach to the community of people with disabilities, citing miscommunication as most critical problem to solve.
Read a first-hand account of a woman whose sense of independence and adventure has been super-charged by her furry friend.
"What happens to them when I'm gone?" is a question that plagues special needs families. One mom's ambitious answer could help thousands.
Everyone who focuses only on the resume, but dashes off a cover letter is missing a golden opportunity to shine before a prospective employer.
Great tips from para-athlete Chris Collins on how you can continue to enjoy sports and the great outdoors post-injury.
Your feedback is vital for the National Rehabilitation Hospital to develop better diagnosis and treatment for UTIs.
Health professionals have serious concerns with a chemical called DEHP that is often used in catheters. Here's what you should know.
Skilled builders create spectacular costumes for kids in chairs. There's no cost to families and they need more kids to sign up!
If you thought that you could not invest in your future while receiving critical disability benefits, think again.
Underwater therapy combines total immersion with portrait photography to reinvigorate the body and elevate attitudes.
Your first move to landing your dream job is the perfectly executed resume. But do you mention your disability? Read on to find out.
This new EMMY-considered web series takes a light-hearted look at the obstacles that star Donna Russo faces daily.
Superfest features avant-garde films from around the world that present disability in all its diverse, brazen and subtle complexities.
It wasn't all that long ago that bionic exoskeletons and eye-gaze technologies were the stuff of science fiction. Now it’s reality and just some of the leading-edge products at Abilities Expo!
Every Abilities Expo is your chance to learn hot new dance moves that promote fitness. It could be hip hop, ballroom, Latin, Zumba, ballet or line dancing, but it’s always inclusive and it’s always fun!
Greater independence and wellness is just a friendly wet nose away for many people with disabilities. Find out how assistance animals support their human partners.
