Exercise and Staying Active this Winter
Lifestyle and Sports, Living With a DisabilityIt’s the New Year, and we all know what that means. It’s time to make a plan to keep up those resolutions we made in December, including the one that makes it on most of our lists each year—get more exercise.
For persons with disabilities,…
Youth Programs for Disabled Athletes
Lifestyle and Sports, Wheelchair AccessibleAs the temperatures dip, and school lets out for winter vacation, young people are going to have a lot of free time on their hands. This is the perfect opportunity to get them involved in some of the many youth-centered programs that help disabled…
How to Support Non-Profit Organizations in Your Community
Caregivers, Lifestyle and SportsOrganizations like National MS Society, the Christopher and Dana Reed Foundation for Spinal Cord Injuries, the ALS Association, and many more are in constant need of support from members of the community like you. These organizations exist to…
LEGO Reveals Mini-Figure with Wheelchair
Lifestyle and Sports, Living With a DisabilityEarlier this year, we covered Toy Like Me, a movement calling for big name toy companies like LEGO to make toys that are more reflective of the children that play with them. Shortly after, LEGO announced at the International Toy Fair that it…
Bionic Model Turns Disability Into a Statement Piece
Lifestyle and SportsFast-paced and incredibly competitive, finding a successful career in the modeling world is extremely difficult. This can be especially true for persons with disabilities, and until recently, it was very uncommon to see a model with a disability…
Children with Disabilities Customized Toys
Lifestyle and Sports, Living With a DisabilityThe holidays have come and gone, but the fervor that children have for playing with new toys hopefully won’t calm down for a while. From the toys your children received as a gift, or maybe even ones you’ve given them, you might notice one…
Christine Sun Kim and Proving Art is For Everyone
Lifestyle and SportsIf anyone is a contender for the definition of working past obstacles and succeeding, Christine Sun Kim would be a clear candidate. Kim, born deaf to Korean parents in California, has been breaking barriers, including sound, as an illustrator,…
The Magic Wheelchair: Creating Accessible Halloween Costumes
Lifestyle and Sports, Living With a DisabilityWhether you're five years old or fifty, Halloween is a celebrated tradition. Kids, adults, and families spend their October days discussing and coordinating their costumes for the highly anticipated, treat-filled night. Ryan Weimer was a father…
Nike’s FLYEASE Makes Sneakers Accessible for All
Lifestyle and SportsIf you send a letter to a company asking for a revolutionary product, you might have low expectations for any response. In 2012, Matthew Walzer, then a 16 year old with cerebral palsy, was in that very situation when he penned an open letter…
Snack Your Way through Summer during Fresh Fruit and Vegetable Month
Handicap Accessible Vehicles, Lifestyle and Sports, Living With a DisabilityJune is National Fresh Fruit and Vegetable Month, and there is no better way to enjoy your summer than with a delicious, juicy and healthy treat. Not only are fruits and vegetables incredibly nutritious, they add color to any dish while also…