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Seniors Breeze Through Airport Lines—Sort Of

Seniors Breeze Through Airport Lines—Sort Of Going on an accessible vacation? You should know that in March, the Transportation Security Administration posted a sign in four airports notifying passengers age 75 and older that they can leave…

Get in the Swing with Adaptive Golf

Spring has sprung and the greens are lush. It's time to play golf! Don't be left behind. Whether you want to learn the game or hone your skills, there is a golf program for those in a wheelchair, disabled veterans, amputees, those with a stroke,…

Don’t Miss Abilities Expo March 30-April 1, 2012 in Los Angeles

Living With a Disability

The Abilities Expo in Los Angeles is scheduled for March 30-April 1 for people with disabilities, their families, seniors, vets, caregivers and healthcare professionals. The Expo tailors thousands of product offerings, free workshops and events…

Tips to Help Overcome the Fear of Driving

Drivers With Disabilities

Seniors, people with disabilities and those with other challenges can have not only physical problems to overcome, but mental or emotional ones when driving. We feel anxious, overwhelmed and terrified of getting lost, which can develop…

Seniors: Is There a CarFit Event in Your Area?

Senior Citizens

Older drivers are more likely to wear their seatbelts and less likely to speed or drink and drive, according to car-fit.org. However, according to a survey taken by the organization, at least 1 in 10 seniors are seated too close to the steering…

New OnStar FMV Offers Extensive Safety Features

Safety Tips

OnStar, a GPS service that has been found only in General Motors vehicles, became available July 24 as an add-on rearview mirror compatible with 90 million older vehicles – and it is ideal for seniors and those with disabilities. OnStar…

Seniors: Are Your Driving Skills as Good as They Could Be?

Senior Citizens

As seniors, we may get a little bit uncomfortable when driving. Our eyesight could be deteriorating and we may have trouble reaching the foot pedals. We’ve gone through the options of larger mirrors and adjusting the seat, but sometimes…

Seniors: There’s a Car Built Just For You

Senior Citizens

As seniors we’re no longer looking for that sleek little sports car – we couldn’t get out of one if we could get into it. We couldn’t double clutch it and whiz through the gears if it was a stick shift. Now we’re looking for comfortable…

Is it Time for Your Senior Driving Safety Course?

Senior Citizens

Many of us have not read a driver license handbook since we were 16. For some, that’s more than 50 years ago. In that time, driving laws have changed and the law of gravity has caught up to us. It is time to remedy one of those problems –…

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Seniors Breeze Through Airport Lines—Sort Of

Get in the Swing with Adaptive Golf

Don’t Miss Abilities Expo March 30-April 1, 2012 in Los Angeles

Tips to Help Overcome the Fear of Driving

Seniors: Is There a CarFit Event in Your Area?

New OnStar FMV Offers Extensive Safety Features

Seniors: Are Your Driving Skills as Good as They Could Be?

Seniors: There’s a Car Built Just For You

Is it Time for Your Senior Driving Safety Course?

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