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An average of 40 million americans today are living with some type of disability. If this happens to be you or a loved one you live with, there are several simple changes you can implement in order to have better […]
For someone facing mobility issues and requiring the use of a wheelchair, a wheelchair accessible house is not only a matter of comfort but also of quality of life. Here are a few simple hacks and tips to follow in […]
There is more than one way to celebrate your father this father’s day. The following are some handicap-accessible, wheelchair-friendly ideas to try around North Carolina. For more information about handicap accessible vehicles, contact Van Products today! #1 – Take Dad […]
Caregivers do so much to help care for those who have mobility issues or other medical problems due to injury, older age or disability. However, who cares for the caregiver, and how does the health of someone hold up if […]
According to the U.S. Census, there are nearly 54 million school-aged children between the ages of 5 and 17 years old in the non-institutionalized population. Of these, nearly just over 5% were reported to have a disability in 2010. At […]
Technology has come a long way in helping people with mobility issues perform everyday tasks with greater ease. Recently, a mother came up with a novel idea for a device to help her wheelchair-bound son, born with cerebral palsy, to […]
Shay and I had walked past a park where some boys Shay knew were playing baseball. Shay asked, ‘Do you think they’ll let me play?’ I knew that most of the boys would not want someone like Shay on their […]
Access is a basic human right. In an ideal world, it would not depend on an individuals’ physical capabilities, but rather on their desire to do something or go somewhere. However, for parents of differently-abled children, this is not necessarily […]
Acceptance is an issue with which all adolescents, disabled or not, struggle. However, a child with special needs may find acceptance to be particularly daunting. As a parent, it is important to ensure that this is not the case, and […]
Building a healthy supportive environment for your disabled child involves raising awareness on a variety of levels. Not only do parents need to supplement their own knowledge and understanding, but it is also important to educate family members, reach out […]