Gateway to Gold: Your Path to the Podium
By Cindy Berkman, Harris County-Houston Sports Authority Do you have what it takes to be a future U.S. Paralympic medalist? Here’s your chance to find out. Athletes with physical and visual…
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20 Things Every Parent of Kids with Special Needs Should Hear
By Dr. Darla Clayton, PsyD, The Mobility Resource 1) You are not alone.There may not be anyone else with the same constellation of symptoms as your child but there are people…
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What I Would Tell You
By Julie Keon Julie is the mother of a child with disabilities and shares her wisdom and experience in this powerful essay. I sensed someone watching me as I comforted…
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Is Your Unique Child Ready for Friendships?
By Karen Kain, Lorrin’s World I was at a block party with my new neighbors last week. It surprised me that every neighbor who attended was either a parent of…
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Respite is Essential for Everyone!
By Michelle Haney, Euro-Peds National Center for Intensive Pediatric Physical Therapy Everyone needs some rest in their lives. In this day and age, we are all running around day to…
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When You Are the Parent of a Child Living a Unique Life
An interview with Karen Kain, CEO of Lorrin’s World, by Sarah Galbraith Laucks, Abilities Expo Education & Events Director In 1994 Karen Kain gave birth to a healthy baby girl named…
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Drastic Steps Taken to Combat Illegal Parking in Accessible Spaces
Claiming that a staggering 30% of Russian drivers ignore clearly marked disability parking signage, Russia-based not-for-profit organization Dislife concocted a bold plan to entice people to think twice. In partnership with ad…
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Dancers with Disabilities Featured in New Documentary
A new documentary that showcases the amazing accomplishments of dancers with disabilities will delve into their individual, hard-fought journeys in A Passion for Dance. The film is a story of courage,…
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New Children’s Book: Pawsibly The Best Medicine
By Amy Sherwood My name is Amy. I am a single mom to one persistent son and the proud human companion to Dolly Pawton, my wonderful service dog. As it…
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Share a Selfie in the Wheels UP! Photo Contest
By Lisa Wells, Cure Medical The days are growing shorter and that can only mean one thing. Summer is coming to an end. But that doesn’t mean it’s quite over yet…
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Pokémon GO or No-Go for the Community?
By Kristen Hart, Living Able Pokémon Go has taken the world by storm! It’s not uncommon for everyone to want the latest cellphone or to go see the latest movie. But…
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Post-Amputation Strategy: Be the Inspiration You Seek
By Lisa Wells, Wheel-Life.org By Lisa Wells, Wheel-Life.org As a recent amputee, Thomas Morris discovered a whole new world when he attended his first Abilities Expo three years ago. Today, he’s an ambassador and…