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By Nicole Cuervo, Springrose For women with limited upper body mobility, putting on a traditional bra can be a painful struggle and a waste of time. Springrose’s Easy-On Mobility Bra is an adaptive…
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By Nicole Cuervo, Springrose For women with limited upper body mobility, putting on a traditional bra can be a painful struggle and a waste of time. Springrose’s Easy-On Mobility Bra is an adaptive…
By Kristin Hartness, Canines for Disabled Kids & Service Dog Partner Almost every week someone asks me if their personal dog can be trained as a service dog. The short answer is…maybe.…
By Jenny Wise, Special Home Educator When it comes to raising a child on the autism spectrum, the environment can make a world of difference. Designing an autism-friendly home isn’t just about…
Buckle up, folks, we’ve got a podcast. Introducing…drum roll, please…the Abilities Zone with Paul Amadeus Lane, featuring none other than the incredible Jennifer Kumiyama! This talented woman is ALL the things… singer,…
By Emila Smith Smart cities are a concept that always seemed to lie somewhere over the next technological horizon. However, with the advancement of AI, the Internet of Things (IoT)…
By Holly Klamer Imagine the freedom to navigate through daily interactions with less dependence on direct human assistance; this is not a distant dream, but a present reality thanks to…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…