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July 06, 2010 - To lead the most active life you can, you probably want a vehicle. You can buy a new one with adaptive equipment customized to your needs, or you can have equipment added to the family car or van. Either way, you want to verify it is exactly what you want and need, so avoid Internet-only dealers.
June 30, 2010 - Are you prepared to evacuate your residence in case of an emergency situation like a hurricane, flood or other natural disaster?
June 14, 2010 - Before nixing your ability to drive, a disabled prospective driver and/or the disabled caretaker should look into current, state-of-the-art adaptive vehicle equipment.
June 11, 2010 - Don't have a wheelchair accessible van when you need to transport a disabled loved one home from the hospital, or to and from the doctor's once a month? Want to visit the family in another state and ride in true comfort? Rent a wheelchair accessible van!
June 03, 2010 - Crazy traffic, bad weather, darting squirrels and other hazards can make a short trip to the store nerve-racking for all of us. So if you're in a wheelchair and want to start driving, you'll need to contact a professional Driver Rehabilitation Specialist.
Assistance
June 02, 2010 - The Social Security and Supplemental Security Income disability programs are the two largest Federal programs to provide assistance to the disabled. Social Security pays benefits to people who can't work due to a medical condition that is expected to last at least one year or result in death.
May 25, 2010 - In our previous blog, we covered several ways to help you attain your mobility equipment and/or disability vehicle without breaking the bank. In this blog we'll go over a few more ideas that could help fund your mobility needs.
May 24, 2010 - So you’ve taken the first step and researched the type of mobility equipment you will need to ensure the happiness and success of you or your loved one(s).
Products
June 08, 2010 - Unlike your wallet or purse, your wheelchair doesn't fit in your pocket or sit on the car seat next to you when you're traveling. But like a wallet or purse, you need it with you at all times; and that's not always easy. Or is it?
May 21, 2010 - For handicap-accessible vehicles, there have been some noteworthy improvements in the last decade, one of which being portable hand controls.
Travel & Fun
July 07, 2010 - If daydreams of world travel seem a distant reality for those with disabilities, think again. You could be riding an elephant in Africa, visiting Disneyland in Paris, or admiring Big Ben in London. Such trips are easy to arrange through travel agencies experienced in booking for those with disabilities.
June 29, 2010 - Nervous about flying with your disability? By law, U.S. air carriers must comply with highly detailed regulations that affect people with disabilities. (These do not cover foreign carriers serving the United States.) You should know the following...
June 23, 2010 - It's summer time! We all want to go places and have fun. If you have a disability, sample a vacation from this list, and put dazzle in your destination!
June 22, 2010 - Atlanta, Georgia is a city well known for the Braves, but less likely to be known for its huge underground shopping area located in the heart of this metropolis. Atlanta, GA is an exceptionally wheelchair accessible vacation destination with literally dozens if not hundreds of accessible attractions in and around the greater metropolitan area.
June 10, 2010 - So, you're about to gear up for an exciting summer touring parks and national landmarks in your area or across the country. That's brilliant, but did you know you can take part in all those wonderful activities for free?
June 07, 2010 - So, you're planning a trip to New York City? That's wonderful and incredibly smart for travelers with disabilities because after ADA standards were set in 1990, New York became one of the most accessible cities in the country.
May 26, 2010 - Traveling for those with a disability can be challenging, but it doesn't have to be overly so with careful planning and preparation. Following are 5 fabulous travel destinations to consider for nature lovers with disabilities.
May 22, 2010 - We all know that Florida has Walt Disney World and that the state is home to the nation's most brilliant astrophysicists from NASA, but did you know Florida is also home to some of the most beautiful (and wheelchair accessible) beaches in the continental U.S.?
May 21, 2010 - We all know that Florida is home to some of the most beautiful beaches in the continental US, but did you know that it's also home to some of the most amazing attractions and outdoor activities that are also handicap accessible?
May 18, 2010 - Summertime is right around the corner and while you may have researched exotic vacation destinations and confirmed your reservation, if you're a disabled traveler, the actual act of traveling may be exceptionally more difficult for you.