Partner Webinar Success: Muscular Dystrophy Association
Superior Van & Mobility was the most recent mobility dealer to host to two successful Comprehensive Automotive Mobility Solutions (CAMS) events last month… The post Partner Webinar Success: Muscular Dystrophy
Save the Date! 2023 NMEDA Annual Conference (plus 2022 Conference Photos)
Superior Van & Mobility was the most recent mobility dealer to host to two successful Comprehensive Automotive Mobility Solutions (CAMS) events last month… The post Save the Date! 2023 NMEDA
Disability Service Provider Crisis Worsening, Survey Finds
Disability service providers across the nation are overwhelmingly turning away new referrals, shutting down programs and services and struggling to maintain standards and there’s no relief in sight. The post…
Little Yellow House: Becoming rentABLE Goes Beyond Wheelchair Access
Little Yellow House: Becoming rentABLE Goes Beyond Wheelchair Access Published: 2022-10-19Author: Lorraine Woodward | Contact: BecomingRentABLE.comPeer-Reviewed Publication: N/AJump to: Main Digest | Publications Synopsis: More than just wheelchair accessible, the…
Conference marks 40 years of tech helping people overcome disabilities – CBS Minnesota
“They really saw computers as assistive technology, which wasn't even a term then really, (and) went to work to share that with other people,” …
Finding Dental Care For Those With IDD Can Be Difficult. A Dentist Wants To Change That
Few dentists are trained in treating adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities, leaving families on desperate, yearslong quests to find care. The post Finding Dental Care For Those With IDD…
Wheelchair Mushing is More than a Free Ride
Three wheelchair users explain how to get mushing with your dogs.
Text to 911 Emergency SMS Communication
Text to 911 Emergency SMS Communication Published: 2022-10-18Author: Disabled World | Contact: Disabled World (Disabled-World.com)Peer-Reviewed Publication: N/AJump to: Definition: Text to 911 | Main Digest | Publications Synopsis: Text-to-911 enables…
Unique Program Specializes In Outpatient Treatment For Severest Autism Cases
Children and young adults with severe behaviors often have few places to turn to for help, but one program is allowing individuals to remain at home while they access intensive,…
Zuk Fitness Offers New Online Workout Option for Wheelchair Users
Zuk Fitness is an online fitness service created by and for wheelchair users. It offers live and prerecorded workouts led by both paras and quads. Strength, cardio, warmup and stretching
Andy Detwiler, Armless Farmer Who Became a YouTube Star, Dies at 52
After a childhood accident, he learned how to drive tractors and feed farm animals with his feet. Then he started a popular farming channel on YouTube.
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The American Foundation for the Blind (AFB) in January 2022 announced the release of the Workplace Technology Study, a new report examining how technology in the workplace influences the experiences…
Tartaglione Hosts Disability Awareness Day in PA Capitol – EIN News
Tartaglione Hosts Disability Awareness Day in PA Capitol News Provided By Pennsylvania Senate Democrats October 18, 2022, 23:18 GMT Share This Article Harrisburg, PA − October 18th, 2022 – Sen.…
Ed Department Warns States Not To Waive Requirements For Special Education Teachers
Federal officials are telling states not to lower expectations for teacher qualifications even as schools struggle to fill openings in special education. The post Ed Department Warns States Not To…
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Breadcrumb Home AFB100 Dinner and Music for a Historic Celebration: Event Page Join us in a conversation with MasterChef winner, cookbook author, and restaurateur Christine Ha; entrepreneur and wine expert…
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This Wiki page is edited by participants of the WCAG Working Group. It does not necessarily represent consensus and it may have incorrect information or information that is not supported…
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Breadcrumb Home AFB100 Matthew Whitaker: The Inclusive Power of Music Matthew Whitaker is a phenomenal multi-instrumentalist and the first blind person to be accepted into Juilliard’s jazz studies program. Listen…
Neurofeedback for Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD)
Neurofeedback for Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) Published: 2022-10-15Author: University of Geneva (UNIGE) | Contact: unige.ch/en/Peer-Reviewed Publication: N/A | DOI: https://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.clinph.2021.05.017Jump to: Definition: Neurofeedback (NFB) | Main Digest | Publications…
Audio Documents for the Blind – Braille Works
Audio Audio Documents for People Who are Blind, Visually Impaired or with a Reading Disability Audio description is an accessibility format often used in theaters, museums, educational programs, and publishing…
Climate Health and People with Disabilities (PWD)
Climate Health and People with Disabilities (PWD) Published: 2022-10-14Author: Frank Samonte, MD., PhD. | Contact: Disabled World (Disabled-World.com)Peer-Reviewed Publication: N/AJump to: Main Digest | Publications Synopsis: Op-ed article in relation…
John’s Specialty Jeans Brings a Personal Touch to Adaptive Clothing
John’s Specialty Jeans provides wheelchair users with custom jeans ordered not just to fit, but to accommodate any disability-specific needs. Two lifelong friends, Darlene Martin and Cindy Harris-Gillham, founded the
WCAG Archives – Level Access
The Level Access Blog Find everything you need to know about accessibility. It doesn’t matter if you’re experienced or a total beginner, we cover topics of all levels. Search Articles…
Don’t forget disabled people when planning for social distancing
Building Control News Don’t forget disabled people when planning for social distancing May 27, 2020 342 © Pixago Access consultant, Ian Streets says we must not forget disabled people when…
Microsoft's adaptive accessories arrive on October 25 – TechSpot
Hardware Microsoft peripherals accessibility Microsoft’s adaptive accessories arrive on October 25 Prices range from $40 to $60 By Daniel Sims October 12, 2022, 17:17 Something to look forward to: Microsoft…