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The only way the words “barriers” and “limits” figure into Paralympian Mark Wellman’s vocabulary is if they are preceded by a “no.” When you scale his 25-foot adaptive climbing wall…
By Adrian Johansen The contemporary workplace is an almost constantly developing landscape. New technologies and even new industries continue to develop. There are also opportunities for new ways of working—the…
By Hannah Cate, Coping Through Craft What started as a creative outlet for me quickly turned into a platform and passion helping others discover the therapeutic benefits of art coupled with…
By Ale Bruyere, Camp Wamp Kids with disabilities from all over America visit Camp Wamp each summer…usually. But since we can’t have camp this summer due to COVID, we have decided to come…
Drum roll please! After the longest “hiatus” in the 4-decade history of Abilities live events, the in-person Abilities Expos will be back—beginning in June—in Chicago, Houston, Phoenix, New York Metro, Los Angeles,…
By Leslie Krongold, Glass Half Full podcast Iwas thrilled to have the opportunity to present, “A Journey with Movement & Exercise,” at the recent Virtual Abilities Expo. It was well received,…
By Susan Doktor No matter what you call your service animal, you can count on one thing: he (or she) is going to come running when you do. There are…
By Alex Elegudin Uber and Lyft are hugely popular—but unfortunately there are some who are being left behind by the services. Many wheelchair users and disabled people say discrimination from…
By Adrian Johansen All students have a right to quality education, regardless of the challenges they face in their young lives. Many teachers and parents do what they can—often without…
By Angela Cantillon, Christopher and Dana Reeve Foundation The Christopher & Dana Reeve Foundation is thrilled to present the 2nd annual Reeve Summit 2021: Where Care, Cure and Community Connect on April 27-29, 2021. This three-day virtual summit will bring…
The latest Abilities Virtual Experience is still going on! You will be able to access more than 80 exhibitors with a ton of products and services to enhance your independence…
Meet Gianna Rojas of Oak Ridge, New Jersey, known globally as the “One Handed Lady Golfer.” Yes, you read that right, Gianna was born with no fingers on her left…
