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38th Annual Veterans Wheelchair Games Commence
Lifestyle and Sports, Veterans With DisabilitiesMilitary service veterans who use wheelchairs don’t just watch sports – they’re part of the action! They enjoy competitive events including basketball, softball, swimming, cycling, lifting, trap shooting, and more. These sports and others…
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Tips on Camping for Those with Disabilities
Lifestyle and Sports, Living With a DisabilityIf you’re an outdoor kind of person, don’t let a disability stop you from enjoying Mother Nature, discovering travel in a whole new light or vacationing inexpensively.
The best way to get your toes wet in the camping phenomenon is to join…
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News of the Cool: Star Wars-inspired Robotic Hand Lets Pianist Play Again
Lifestyle and Sports, Living With a DisabilityJust as Luke Skywalker does with his robotic hand in the Star Wars film series, a new ultrasonic sensor allows amputees to control each of their prosthetic fingers individually, researchers report. The device provides fine motor hand gestures…
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Preparing to Travel With a Disability
Lifestyle and Sports, Living With a Disability, Wheelchair AccessibleWith the holidays drawing near, it’s time to get plans for family visits and end-of-year trips finalized before the busy season is in full swing. Traveling with a disability that requires mobility equipment can quickly become a stressful task…
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Yes, You CAN Play Golf
Lifestyle and SportsWith the recent news about the PGA HOPE program, we have been pondering what it takes to play the sport with a physical disability.
Fifty years ago, golfers had to carry their clubs or drag a pull cart for 18 holes. Needless to say, not many…
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What Makes an Accessible Nature Trail?
Lifestyle and SportsWith virtually thousands of miles of nature trails and pathways throughout the country, there are plenty of opportunities for visitors to explore a collection of beautiful natural environments. For folks living with disabilities, though, these…
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5 Innovative, Must-Have Accessibility Products
Lifestyle and Sports, Mobility Equipment, Wheelchair AccessibleWhen it comes to creating the next big thing in accessibility driven products, there’s a lot of competition out there. From consumer and vehicle technology, to athletics, mobile computing and more, the possibilities are virtually endless.
Here,…
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A Guide to Accessible U.S. Music Festivals
Lifestyle and SportsMusic, regardless of the genre, is a language that’s spoken by many, and understood by all. Every year, there are dozens of great music festivals held throughout the country, and having a disability should never keep you from being able to…
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5 Useful Services for People with Disabilities
Caregivers, Lifestyle and Sports, Living With a DisabilityEven with the convenience of owning a wheelchair accessible vehicle to travel about town, sometimes there are just not enough hours in a day to take on everything you need to get done. But, help is available. From food shopping to housework,…
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Top 5 Wheelchair Accessible Dates to go on this Valentine’s Day
Lifestyle and Sports, Living With a DisabilityForget dinner and a movie. Our picks for the perfect dates this Valentine’s Day go beyond your typical outings and are sure to make for a romantic and memorable experience. Whether you have your eye on who you want to be your Valentine, or…