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Designing Parks for Everyone: A Collaborative Path Toward Disability-Inclusive Spaces
Over 40% of American adults live with a disability, yet many parks fall short. Discover how Houston Parks Board’s new guide helps create disability-inclusive parks, trails and playgrounds for everyone.
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Keep Your Independence Rolling: Why Wheelchair Accessible Vehicle Maintenance Matters
Regular wheelchair accessible vehicle maintenance helps protect your independence, prevent unexpected breakdowns, and keep ramps, lifts, securement systems, and essential vehicle components operating safely and reliably.
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Costa Rica Isn’t Just a Vacation. It’s a Story You’ll Tell Forever.
Costa Rica is an absolutely beautiful travel destination, and IL VIAGGIO TRAVEL makes it possible for a memorable, accessible vacation to Costa Rica to happen.
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Six Teams to Compete at Move United’s USA Wheelchair Football League
Six teams from around the nation clash at the USA Wheelchair Football League Tournament on Sept 11-13 at Abilities Expo Phoenix! Who will be victorious?
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What to Look for in Senior Living?
There are several things to consider when choosing senior living for disabled people. Learn about everything you need to look for when seeking senior living.
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Enabling Job Seekers with Lived Experience of Disability
People with lived experience of disability in the U.S. are navigating growing uncertainty amid political shifts and changing policies. Questions around rights, equity, and true inclusion are more urgent than ever.
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A Guide to Funding Your Accessible Vehicle
Explore grants, nonprofit programs, vocational rehabilitation, veterans benefits, fundraising, rebates, and financing options that can help individuals and families make wheelchair accessible vehicle ownership more affordable.
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Cruising Canines: My Personal Experience & Professional Tips
Cruising with a service dog takes planning, but it can open the door to an incredible vacation. Get practical tips from one traveler’s firsthand experience, from paperwork to accessible accommodations.
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Why Customized Mobility Matters: Understanding the Benefits of a Personalized Wheelchair and Seating Solutions
Discover how personalized seating can improve comfort, positioning and mobility. This guide from Future Mobility Products explores customized wheelchair solutions and finding the right fit.
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The Cinema Touching Disability Film Festival: An Event for All
CTDFF is a chance to see short films by and about people with disabilities and to connect with people with disabilities, disability advocates, and allies.
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Costa Rica Isn’t Just a Vacation. It’s a Story You’ll Tell Forever.
Costa Rica is an absolutely beautiful travel destination, and IL VIAGGIO TRAVEL makes it possible for a memorable, accessible vacation to Costa Rica to happen.
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Solving Head Lice: Back-to-School Best Practices for Families with Complex Medical Needs
Standard lice treatments fail over 98% of the time due to resistance. A former Abilities Expo education director explains why, how one prescription option works differently for medically complex families.