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Full-Size Handicap Vans Get a Bad Rap

“Handicap” vans have gotten a bad rap. Traditionally viewed as humble wheelchair accessible vehicles for people with disabilities, they now have new attitude with sporty exteriors, spacious interiors and all the top-of-the-line…

Problem When Flying? Call the Hotline

The holidays are just around the corner. You may be flying to a family celebration or vacation and hopefully, everything will go well. The majority of all airlines are now geared to serving fliers with disabilities; however, not all…

San Jose: Last Chance in 2011 to Attend an Abilities Expo

Living With a Disability

If you missed the other Abilities Expos this year, there’s still one more in 2011. It’s in San Jose, Calif. Nov. 18-20. This unique forum is devoted to wounded veterans, persons recovering from immobilizing accidents, seniors with age-related…

For a Leisurely Vacation, Don’t Rule Out the Scenic Train

Living With a Disability

For those with disabilities, picture a vacation that is scenic, leisurely, affordable and comfortable, where there’s no waiting in long lines or delays. If you want a vacation that is all of those things, consider taking the train. Prices…

Helpful Caregiver Websites

Caregivers, Senior Citizens

When a loved one needs care due to a disability or age, you do the obvious tasks to help, but at some point you may become overwhelmed as a caregiver. You need a plan and you may need help. Most people do not mind helping, start with…

Don’t Try This at Home: Extreme Sports for Those with Disabilities

Lifestyle and Sports, Living With a Disability

Sports for people with disabilities like basketball, rugby and soccer may seem a little tame for those of us with more of a need for speed and heart-pounding exhilaration. Check out these extreme sports. Some require custom wheelchairs (some…

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…

Tips on Travel Insurance Inside or Outside the U.S.

Living With a Disability

Traveling can be unpredictable; even more so for two classes of travelers: seniors and those with a disability. Thankfully, there are insurance specialist providers that offer travel insurance or travel assistance for those with mobility…

Check Out These New Disney Lazy-Day Vacation Spots

Living With a Disability

Planning your vacation and dreading those lines at theme parks when what you crave is quiet and stress-free? Humungous theme parks can be exhausting for some of us, but now we can have a Disney vacation without the long lines because Disney’s…

What’s on Your Bucket List?

Living With a Disability

Updated: August 23, 2016 Used as a figure of speech these days, people make bucket lists because they’re exciting and offer goals for everyday life. Some include getting in touch with your values, conquering fears, getting creative, enjoying…

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Full-Size Handicap Vans Get a Bad Rap

Problem When Flying? Call the Hotline

San Jose: Last Chance in 2011 to Attend an Abilities Expo

For a Leisurely Vacation, Don’t Rule Out the Scenic Train

Helpful Caregiver Websites

Don’t Try This at Home: Extreme Sports for Those with Disabilities

New OnStar FMV Offers Extensive Safety Features

Tips on Travel Insurance Inside or Outside the U.S.

Check Out These New Disney Lazy-Day Vacation Spots

What’s on Your Bucket List?

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