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!
Think about all your daily interactions with technology. Now imagine that technology was completely inaccessible to you because of a sensory disability.
Why are we treating civil rights as privileges bestowed on people with disabilities? In fact, the world benefits when a level playing field allows the talents of the disability community to shine.
Accessible to nearly everyone, chess is great for cognitive processing and social interaction. And according to this chess vet, everybody will assume you are super smart!
Archery empowers a little girl with Autism to make friends and, in turn, she empowers an organization to create a giant fundraiser benefiting Autism research.
Less than half of the community of people with disabilities voted in the last election. REV UP is working to increase those numbers and raise awareness to the power of the disability vote.
So you have made the decision to include medical cannabis in your treatment. Now, follow these steps to educate yourself, your peers and even your medical professionals.
This Rolling Sisterhood is committed to creating a community through dance, one that redefines what it means to be strong, female and resilient.
Inclusivity for special education students in today's classrooms is on the rise. Learn who these students are and how we can best support them.
Advice from international wheelchair traveler Tabassum Chagani can smooth your flight experience and minimize those airline horror stories.
The PTE, fueled by the last wish of a dear friend, will improve the eating experience of rollers everywhere.
It's easy to see how Maria "Muscle" Rabaino got her nickname when you get to know her commitment to fitness, both her own and others with disabilities.
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.
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.
