Six Teams to Compete at Move United’s USA Wheelchair Football League
Six teams from around the nation clash at the USA Wheelchair Football League Tournament on Sept 11-13 at Abilities Expo Phoenix! Who will be victorious?
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What to Look for in Senior Living?
There are several things to consider when choosing senior living for disabled people. Learn about everything you need to look for when seeking senior living.
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Enabling Job Seekers with Lived Experience of Disability
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 urgent than…
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A Guide to Funding Your Accessible Vehicle
Explore grants, nonprofit programs, vocational rehabilitation, veterans benefits, fundraising, rebates, and financing options that can help individuals and families make wheelchair accessible vehicle ownership more affordable.
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Cruising Canines: My Personal Experience & Professional Tips
By Kristen Hartness, Executive DirectorCanines for Disabled Kids When I go on vacation, I want relax and have fun. I don’t want to have to think about how something would…
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The Cinema Touching Disability Film Festival: An Event for All
CTDFF is a chance to see short films by and about people with disabilities and to connect with people with disabilities, disability advocates, and allies.
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Costa Rica Isn’t Just a Vacation. It’s a Story You’ll Tell Forever.
Costa Rica is an absolutely beautiful travel destination, and IL VIAGGIO TRAVEL makes it possible for a memorable, accessible vacation to Costa Rica to happen.
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Solving Head Lice: Back-to-School Best Practices for Families with Complex Medical Needs
Standard lice treatments fail over 98% of the time due to resistance. A former Abilities Expo education director explains why, how one prescription option works differently for medically complex families.
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“I’m Living Proof”: How Yolanda Vicente Turned Adversity Into an Accessible Travel Career
Paralyzed after a childbirth injury, Yolanda Vicente remained resilient. Now a Certified Travel Advisor and photographer, she builds accessible vacations, weddings and honeymoons, making travel dreams possible for everyone.
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7 Facts that May Make a Pet Right for Your Disability
The positive impact that a pet can have on the lives of their human partners with disabilities and mental health challenges cannot be overstated!
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Chicago Is Calling: Abilities International Accessibility Conference Lands June 11–12
Chicago’s CRT community is gearing up for a major two-day industry gathering as the Abilities International Accessibility Conference arrives at the Renaissance Schaumburg Convention Center on June 11–12, 2026.
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Is it Time for You to Open an IL ABLE Account?
Illinois ABLE accounts provide people with disabilities a way to save money tax-free without losing benefits, offering financial freedom, independence, and a path to a more secure future.