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Sit, Stay, Bring Me My Medicine: How Service Dogs Can Benefit People with Disabilities

Service dogs and their caregivers share an indescribable bond. These relationships extend far beyond that of a pet and owner, relating more to that of a close friend or family member. For people with disabilities, a furry companion can mean…

Endless Possibilities at the Abilities Expo, 2013

Living With a Disability

NMEDA is proud to be a sponsor of the 2013 Abilities Expo, with dates in Chicago, Houston, Boston, San Jose, Los Angeles, New York, Atlanta and Singapore. For over 30 years, the Abilities Expo has dedicated efforts towards educating…

Schools Opening Up Sports to Kids with Disabilities

Lifestyle and Sports

Children with disabilities are now moving towards a more level playing field in school sports.

Coping with a New Disability and Mobility Equipment

Living With a Disability

Living with disabilities and using mobility equipment present different challenges for each individual, but one of the most difficult situations is when a person is suddenly disabled due to accident, illness or genetics. The adjustment to a new lifestyle not only physically, but emotionally, can be shocking. While there is certainly no way to provide a checklist that will work for every individual, we hope that you or your loved one may find direction or inspiration from the following tips:

Men and the Role of Caregiver to Those Using Mobility Equipment

Caregivers, Living With a Disability

Mobility equipment users are more independent these days than ever. They still do need help with certain tasks and you might be surprised who is giving them that help. Here’s a statistic that may surprise you – almost half of all caregivers to family members or friends who are elderly, disabled or chronically ill are male. What we have come to learn is that men tend to cope with this role differently than women.

Meet Emily Kiecher – A First for Mobility Equipment

Living With a Disability

Star of Parents Magazine’s February Cover The decision to feature a child using mobility equipment on this month's cover is a huge first. Three year-old Emily has spina bifida and in a history-making moment in publishing, is on the cover of Parents magazine’s February issue. “They asked what she wanted to listen to, and she said, ‘Lady Gaga,’ so that’s what they played. She was dancing around and pointing to anyone who wasn’t dancing!” That’s how Emily Kiecher’s mom, Liz, described their recent photo shoot at Parents magazine.

Nike’s Slam Dunk With Accessible Shoes

Living With a Disability

When you think of shoes, you may not consider them as wheelchair accessible vehicles, but in a very big way, they are. In August of 2012, Matthew Walzer, a 17-year-old with cerebral palsy from Parkland, Florida, wrote an impassioned letter to Nike CEO, Mark Parker, asking for accessible shoes designed for people with disabilities. Little did he know, the letter would soon turn his dream of accessible shoes into a reality.

Flu Shot Time! Is Your Wheelchair Accessible Vehicle Ready to Take You There?

Living With a Disability

Don't Believe the Myths, They're Just That. Flu season arrives every year with variations of intensity. This year, the Type A, H3 influenza strain is impacting people of all ages, and specifically in Boston, where 700 cases have been reported compared to 70 at the same time last year. Fortunately, this season’s flu vaccine does cover the H3 strain, so officials from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) continue to urge people to get their flu shot. Have you received a flu shot yet?

Helping First Time Disabled Drivers with Mobility Equipment Master the Road

Drivers With Disabilities

First time disabled drivers with mobility equipment face unique milestones and considerations when preparing for the road. Parents and caregivers must seriously consider if they feel their child or loved one with a disability is adequately prepared for driver education. While that is a decision for each party to make individually, we offer advice for those who would like to begin preparing for the day their loved one takes the wheel.

Best Cities for the Physically Disabled

Living With a Disability

Great care and consideration is taken to ensure that your home, automobile and other areas under your control are accessible for physical disabilities, especially if they require and use mobility equipment. Is the same consideration taken in your urban dwelling area? The Christopher & Dana Reeve Foundation recently looked at 100 of America’s largest cities and ranked them based on wheelchair access and quality of life for people using wheelchairs.

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Sit, Stay, Bring Me My Medicine: How Service Dogs Can Benefit People with Disabilities

Endless Possibilities at the Abilities Expo, 2013

Schools Opening Up Sports to Kids with Disabilities

Coping with a New Disability and Mobility Equipment

Men and the Role of Caregiver to Those Using Mobility Equipment

Meet Emily Kiecher – A First for Mobility Equipment

Nike’s Slam Dunk With Accessible Shoes

Flu Shot Time! Is Your Wheelchair Accessible Vehicle Ready to Take You There?

Helping First Time Disabled Drivers with Mobility Equipment Master the Road

Best Cities for the Physically Disabled

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