ABC’s “On the Hunt for Handicapped Parking Cheaters”

Handicapped parking is called handicapped parking for a reason. No, it’s not just for new handicap vans to park. Handicapped parking spots are meant only for those to with disabilities that own their own placard registered to them. Many people abuse disabled parking, making these spots unavailable for those that really need them. Unfortunately, this crime that worsens Read more…

2015 IPC Nordic Skiing World Championships to be Held in Wisconsin

Looking for a worthwhile road trip this winter? You need only follow the steady migration of handicap vans headed for Badger territory. The International Paralympic Committee (IPC) has announced that its 2015 Nordic Skiing World Championships will be held in Cable, WI, marking the third time that the United States has hosted the event and Read more…

Recreation Center for People with Disabilities

Aside from Chicago handicap vans, what about Chicago fitness or recreation centers for people with disabilities? We all know that staying active isn’t always easy, but it’s especially not easy as someone with a disability. This is why Elana Newkirk is working toward providing a place for people with disabilities to efficiently maintain a fitness Read more…

Morgan’s Wonderland: a Theme Park for Kids of All Abilities

The word wonderland can spark many different ideas based on who is doing the dreaming about their wonderland. For Texas residents, Wonderland could very likely mean a place that’s safe, clean, and free of economic barriers that all individuals can enjoy. This wonderland is, of course, Morgan’s Wonderland in San Antonio, Texas. The Concept for Read more…

Simple Modifications to Make your Home Wheelchair Accessible

Accessibility can be a major issue if you let it become one. But, with the ever changing technology innovations, such as handicap vans, and the ADA helping to make disability standards the same as non-disability ones, accessibility doesn’t need to be a struggle. One place where people often think accessibility will become an issue is Read more…