Escaping Ukraine: Saving my Child with a Rare Disease
By Nadia Bilous When the war in Ukraine began in 2022, people around the world quickly became aware of the challenges civilians in the warzone would face. The global community…
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Abilities Expo Ambassador Vanessa Harris Launches Accessible Chicago Docu-Series
Strategy for Access Foundation, led by Abilities Expo, Ambassador Vanessa Williams, is thrilled to announce the debut of its new docu-series, Accessible Chicago. Strategy for Access is the parent nonprofit for Fun4theDisabled, an…
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United Spinal Association Becomes the Official Content Provider for Abilities Expo
Abilities Expo, the premier event dedicated to showcasing innovative products, services and resources for the disability community, is thrilled to announce that United Spinal Association has been appointed to spearhead the onsite…
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Facts, Fun and Creativity of the Plant-Based Diet
By Tracy Williams, Tracy’s Plate Learning about nutrition is fun for everyone. Everyone has their own opinions on healthy lifestyles and food, and the subject can be confusing and complicated. Plant-based…
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How Smart Home Technology Transforms the Lives of People with Disabilities
By Briana Hilton According to the U.S. Census Bureau, around 13% of the US population have a disability, meaning that over 42 million US citizens experience hearing, vision, walking, cognitive, self-care…
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Abilities Expo Sees Major Growth Opportunities with Raccoon Media Group
In its desire to serve a larger segment of the disability community, Abilities Expo—the premiere event for people with disabilities, their families, caregivers, seniors and healthcare professionals—has agreed to be acquired…
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We Miss You, Stevie!
In loving memory of our dear friend, every Sunday of the 2024 Abilities Expos will be Stevie Hopkins Day. We invite all who knew and admired Stevie to proudly wear…
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‘4 Wheel Bob’ Screens at Abilities Expo
If you have ever met Bob Coomber rolling around at one the Abilities Expos, you know that this is not a man vs. the wild kind of a film. Bob…
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Digital Embrace: How Technology Can Comfort and Empower Our Aging Loved Ones
By Danika Kimball In the soft, golden years of our parents’ lives, as the pace slows and the quiet settles in, technology emerges not as a towering wave of complexity,…
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Navigating the Digital Nomad Lifestyle with Disabilities
By Amanda Winstead In an era where remote work and digital nomadism have become increasingly popular, it’s important to address how all individuals can make this lifestyle work for them,…
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5 Best and Worst US Cities for Students with Disabilities
By Elisa Francis, Studocu When it comes to pursuing higher education in US, students with disabilities face unique challenges that can be influenced by the city in which they choose…
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Communication Devices for People with Cerebral Palsy
By Scott Vezina Traditional forms of communication can be a struggle for people who have cerebral palsy, who may have trouble speaking due to muscle spasms in their throat, mouth…