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!
Finally, SnapSlide offers a solution to opening pill bottles that brings life-changing potential for more than 70 million Americans with physical limitations. Your meds just became more accessible!
Access personalized paralysis support via live chat with Reeve Foundation specialists. So far, they've aided 125,000+ in 170 languages. They can help you.
Crafted from premium carbon fiber, this lightweight yet incredibly strong powerchair does all of the things…travels farther, folds up in seconds, maneuvers in tight spaces and so much more.
After the bombings, Marc Fucarile found support through Abilities Expo and others to regain his active lifestyle. Now, he has established the M.A.R.C. Network to provide an invaluable resource for people living with mobility impairments.
All you need are tap gloves and a board for tapping to be part of the Tap Dancing Hands Down craze, created and launched by professional dancer Mary Six Rupert.
Pride Mobility and Quantum Rehab know the best way to improve on their already stellar products—talk directly to the people who could benefit from them. Read on to find out how to share your thoughts and experiences.
Finally, a bra that adapts to you, not the other way around! Whether you're lying down, sitting up, or standing, there are multiple ways to slip into this adaptive bra.
Spoiler alert: You CAN train your own service dog. BUT there are a ton of points to consider before you embark on such a Herculean effort. Service dog guru Kristin Hartness addresses them one-by-one.
Between the myriad of features, your personal requirements and the hefty price tag, there's a lot to take into account when gearing up to purchase an accessible vehicle! Here's a good start…
From quiet spaces to sensory rooms, discover how your thoughtful home design can create a sanctuary where your autistic child feels secure and supported.
The new Abilities Zone podcast kicks off with singer, actor, advocate and former Ms. Wheelchair California Jennifer Kumiyama, a star of Disney's new animated hit, Wish. It's a must-see…tune in!
Stairs, curbs, sand, snow, grass, gravel and top shelves are no match for the iBOT. One advanced power chair opens multiple accessibility doors for its users.
The Bilous family already had their hands full with a GRIN2B disorder diagnosis for their oldest son. But when the bombs started dropping in their hometown of Kyiv, the international community rallied to get them to safety.
Smart cities have turned science fiction into science fact and, when connectivity spells greater accessibility, it's solid progress for the disability community.
This groundbreaking docu-series from Strategy for Access not only features Chicago's most accessible attractions, it encourages other destinations to follow suit.
The torch for providing engaging, adaptive activities and insightful workshops at each Abilities Expo has been passed to the United Spinal Association.
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.
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