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August 17th, 5:58 pm
The DPP is looking for parents and prospective parents with disabilities to write blog posts for our website!
If you are interested, or for more information, please email us at info@disabledparenting.com
August 17th, 3:44 pm
Meet the Designer Behind a New Line of Functional and Fashionable Accessories for Wheelchair Users
teenvogue.com
FFORA is the brainchild of Parsons graduate Lucy Jones.August 17th, 2:14 pm
'The Alternative Limb Project' Creates Prosthetics Like You've Never Seen Before
awesomeinventions.com
London-based sculptor and special effects artist Sophie de Oliveira Barata has been creating personalized prosthetics. But her creations are not just ordinary prosthetics or artificial devices that re...August 17th, 1:58 pm
Ad Featuring Woman in Wheelchair Captures Young Girl's Gaze
necn.com
A picture of a 4-year-old Virginia girl who uses a wheelchair gazing at a beauty advertisement featuring a woman in a wheelchair went viral on Facebook.Maren Anderson has a rare disease caused by ...
August 16th, 7:56 pm
Why Airlines Need Better Policies And Practices For Transporting Assistive Equipment
forbes.com
Lost and damaged wheelchairs are an unfortunate reality for people with disabilities who travel by air.August 16th, 12:43 pm
Handicap Accessible Is NOT Wheelchair Accessible
thrivingwithparalysis.com
Wheelchair Accessible? I will be honest and say that before my husband suffered from an injury that resulted in his paralysis and dependence on a wheelchair, I had no idea about the lack of accessibil...
August 16th, 11:23 am
disability.workforcegps.org
Funded by the U.S. Department of Labor, Employment and Training Administration (ETA), WorkforceGPS is ETA's online technical assistance and training website. Intended for Federal grantees, educat...August 14th, 7:30 pm
FDA Warns Of Life-Threatening Side Effects From Supposed Autism Treatment
disabilityscoop.com
Federal officials are warning against the use of a dangerous and unproven product that's peddled online as a treatment for autism and other conditions.August 14th, 7:25 pm
Boy with cerebral palsy is finally able to throw a ball to his dog
wales247.co.uk
A team of Product Designers from the Cerebra Innovation Centre – a partnership between the University of Wales Trinity Saint David (UWTSD) and the charity, Cerebra – has produced a special...Taylor bet Brant could do this!!
August 14th, 5:52 pm
bizjournals.com
The urbanization trend has, no doubt, been a boon to major cities across the country over the past 10 years.August 14th, 4:23 pm
Doctors With Disabilities Push For Culture Change In Medicine
npr.org
Disabled Americans working in medicine are speaking up about their role in the profession. Not only can they perform the work of doctors, but they offer a level of empathy others may lack.August 13th, 7:35 pm
Disability not a barrier: At a time of low unemployment, employers tap a new talent pool
usatoday.com
Low unemployment, heightened advocacy and a new study make hiring people with disabilities the next front in the effort to diversify the workplaceAugust 13th, 3:27 pm
And complain that they get too few customers...😳🤔😅😂🤣
August 13th, 2:00 pm
The Challenges of Living with a Disability in America, and How Serious Illness Can Add to Them
features.commonwealthfund.org
“My wheelchair equals ‘my legs.’ But under [Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services] rules, I can only get a new chair every five years,” says Burt Pusch, a lifelong disabil...August 13th, 1:16 pm
Life Expectancy with Disability Continues to Rise
psychologytoday.com
Understanding the importance of mental health can improve outlooks.Share- Thank you-
oh, nooo!
August 13th, 7:56 am
transportation.gov
WASHINGTON – The U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT) today issued a Final Statement of Enforcement Priorities Regarding Service Animals that provides greater clarity to passengers, airlines,...August 12th, 6:29 pm
You are invited to a Housing Workshop at NILP! Our knowledgeable staff is conducting this workshop to provide you information in regards to the affordable housing options that are available. This event takes place on August 28, 2019, from 10 A.M. to 12 Noon at our Lawrence office location at 20 Ballard Road, Lawrence, MA, 01843. For more information, please contact Heidi McCormick at hmccormick@nilp.org or 978-687-4288 ext. 160.
(image: flyer about Housing Workshop at NILP Lawrence office)
August 12th, 3:55 pm
Join us tomorrow at Accessible Martial Arts in Boston! The Accessible Martial Arts Program is for people with and without disabilities who want to learn and practice self-defense, stretching, exercise, and relaxation techniques.
This is a great opportunity for people of all ages and abilities to socialize and get some exercise in a fun and casual environment! Registration and payment is required. Scholarships may be available. Contact Desi Forte at DForte@eastersealsma.org to register. We hope you will join us!
Learn more and view our full class schedule: ow.ly/bg6T50vqGHv
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August 12th, 11:50 am
Just a reminder that our upcoming adaptive skating social date has shifted to Tuesday, August 27th! See flyer for additional info! FMC Ice Sports Porrazzo Skating Arena
#adaptivefun #iceskating #inclusion
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August 12th, 11:13 am
Dockless bikes blocking walkways, creating hazard for those who use wheelchairs
boston25news.com
Dockless bike-shares like Lime and others are a booming business, but while they're eco-and commuter-friendly, some wheelchair users say they're becoming less and less accessibility friendly...August 12th, 10:11 am
Meet Haben Girma, the deafblind woman who made Harvard history
today.com
The 3rd hour of TODAY welcomes Haben Girma, Harvard Law School’s first ever deafblind graduate who has dedicated her life to fighting for the rights of people with disabilities. Girma opens up a...August 11th, 7:54 pm
techcrunch.com/2019/08/06/comcasts-10-internet-plan-opens-up-to-all-low-income-and-disabled-ameri...
Comcast’s $10 internet plan opens up to all low-income and disabled Americans – TechCrunch
social.techcrunch.com
Low-income families face the same issues the luckier among us do when it comes to getting broadband: few options and fewer still that are affordable. Comcast, though simultaneously the source of many ...August 11th, 2:12 pm
All WheelChair Stuff
Enjoy your life, no matter how hard it is!
#wheelchair #humor
