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By Tracy S. Williams The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) states that 1 in 4 adults live with a physical disability. While living with a physical disability is not necessarily…
By Johnathan David Children with disabilities love pets as much as anyone else. Having an animal companion can help a child with an intellectual disability become more social, learn responsibility…
By Andrew Herbert Gardening is a great way to spend time with your family and create a beautiful outdoor space. But, for some people, it can actually be a challenge.…
By Janis D. Gioia, MAEd When George Strait recorded the song Love Without End, Amen, he wasn’t singing about the bond between a rescued service dog and his handler, or…
By Paul Amadeus Lane When we look at the tragic events that have rocked our nation, it shows that we cannot neglect members of our community that have been left…
If you ever attended a California Abilities Expo, you probably had the pleasure of meeting Angela Madsen. The small army of rowing machines alongside RowOfLife, the boat that saw Angela…
By Adrian Johansen What every American should know is that every employer in the U.S.—from small, mom-and-pop businesses to giant corporations—is bound by the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and rules created by…
By Lourdes Mack My name is Lourdes Mack, I am 18 years old, I was born with Spina Biffida, and I have had 16 surgeries. I recently had the opportunity to…
Depending on your news source, some say the worst of the coronavirus is behind us, while others aren’t so sure. Either way, it ain’t over. So until our socializing can…
By Keisha Greaves, Girls Chronically Rock Random bouts of dry coughs in the middle of the night. Phlegm. Unexpected shortness of breath. Weakness in the joints. That’s my normal. It’s what…
By Claudia Jeffrey Around 4.1 million to 9 million single parents in the US have some kind of physical disability. Making adjustments to the new normal is the toughest thing, especially if…
By Ericka Polanco Webb, Sinking Heels of Motherhood With school closures and e-learning in full swing, many students are being kept busy and have resources they need to maintain some sense…
