Leading by Example: Companies Championing Labor Inclusion for People with Disabilities
Exploring Pioneers in Workplace Diversity and Accessibility In today’s business world, many companies recognize the immense value of a diverse workforce that includes people with disabilities. These businesses are not only adhering to legal requirements like the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA). Still, they also embrace diversity for the innovation, range of experiences, and depth […]
Easy Access Home: Simple Steps to a Disability-Friendly Environment
Affordable and Practical Home Modifications for Enhanced Accessibility Creating a home accessible to individuals with disabilities is convenient and fundamental to ensuring independence and quality of life. This article will explore practical and affordable adaptations that transform any living space into a disability-friendly environment. For individuals with disabilities, a home tailored to their needs can […]
LifestyleEmpowering Through Movement: Enhancing Quality of Life for the Disabled with Physical ActivityLifestyle
Discover How Exercise Transforms Lives Beyond Physical Limits In a world that often highlights limitations, physical activity emerges as a powerful beacon of hope and empowerment for individuals with disabilities. Beyond mere exercise, physical activity is a pivotal tool in enhancing the quality of life, breaking barriers, and fostering inclusivity. This article delves into the […]
Public Transportation Needs to Become More Accessible
Public transportation may be available in many places around the world, but it’s not always accessible for disabled people. Unfortunately, many disabled people have difficulties with these different outlets of transportation. There needs to be changed. All kinds of transportation have their flaws, including trains, subway systems, boats, airplanes, etc. When developing these methods of […]
First Group of Disabled Students is Graduating from UCF IES Program
This spring, the first group of disabled students to participate in the UCF Inclusive Education Services Program is set to graduate. 13 students from this program will graduate this spring, the first-ever graduates of the program. This is a two and a half year program for students with intellectual disabilities, with IQs around 75. The […]
Do Universities Fail to Service Disabled Students?
Despite disability services on campus, many universities seem to be failing their disabled students. Whether it is the lack of understanding, ignorance, or inaccessibility throughout campus. In fact, many disabled students have reached out to social media to discuss their experiences. A recent trend on Twitter has gone viral called, #WhyDisabledPeopleDropOut. Many students are discussing […]
Neighborhood for People with Developmental Disabilities is Under Construction
Living in a community designed for those with developmental disabilities is a dream for many families. The stress of ensuring your loved one is always safe and may feel excluded is heart-wrenching. Well, there’s a neighborhood under construction in Phoenix, Arizona that will wash away all of those worries. Luna Azul is set to open […]
How Assistance Passes Can Impact Your Trip to Theme Parks
Theme parks can be anybody. Long lines, crowded parks, and loud noises can be frustrating, but for disabled people, the thought of a day at the park can be a turnoff. For some disabled people, it’s extremely difficult to endure all of these things, while trying to enjoy their vacation. That’s not speaking for all […]
How Physical Therapists Help You Obtain a Customized Wheelchair
Obtaining a wheelchair can be a complicated process, but it’s important to know how vital physical therapists are through this time. Physical Therapists help treat many different conditions using different treatments, providing education, and providing hands-on care. What they also do, is work with different companies to help ensure patients’ wheelchairs are perfectly suited for […]
Learning About the Muscular Dystrophy Association
Before you get to know the Muscular Dystrophy Association, you need to know about Muscular Dystrophy. It’s a group of diseases that cause muscle weakness and lead to a decrease in muscle mass at time progresses. Currently, there is no cure for this disease, and there are fewer than 200,000 cases in the United States. […]