ALS (Amyotrophic lateral sclerosis) is a degenerative condition which essentially causes the muscles of the human body to weaken and eventually, stop working. The speed at which ALS operates varies from person to person, but the majority of people with it die within 3-5 years of showing symptoms. The cause is typically respiratory failure as Read more…
CALL FOR CURRENT OFFERS 800-956-6668 + FREE NATIONWIDE DELIVERY
Category: Lifestyle
New York City’s New Taxi: A Missed Opportunity for Accessibility?
The Ford Crown Victoria (more commonly called the “Crown Vic”) is a well known car immortalized for two reasons: it’s popularity as a cop car and it’s even greater popularity as a taxi. Specifically the famous New York City yellow taxis. But the Crown Vic was discontinued in 2011, leaving New York City in need Read more…
Finding a Creative Way to Raise Awarenesss
When it comes to promoting awareness, raising funds, or asking people to donate money to a cause, there’s often a lack of subtly. People are sometimes given guilt trips or forced to buy something they have no need for. It’s probably what scares people away from advocating causes in the first place. But when done Read more…
April is National PVA Awareness Month
They say that there is no greater love than for one man to lay down his life for others. Because of that, we believe that veterans deserve a lot of respect. The battlefield is a dangerous place where the stakes are life and death. Many veterans return home injured and even paralyzed. Readjusting to day Read more…
Portable Wheelchair Maker Celebrates NDDAM
In case you missed our post from last week, the month of March has been National Developmental Disabilities Awareness Month (or NDDAM). NDDAM is an opportunity for people and organizations across the nation to bring attention to the numerous mental and physical disabilities that 20{4484a610ba12ad46baec767347073917e486819a83b2d744ced0feda89144e79} of adults struggle with. While some are certainly more serious Read more…
March is National Developmental Disabilities Awareness Month
In our last post, we mentioned that the month of May will be National Mobility Awareness Month. But did you know that this month is special too? In 1987 President Ronal Reagan declared that the month of March would be “National Developmental Disabilities Awareness Month”. This was a huge push forward in the acknowledgement of Read more…
What is Cerebral Palsy?
In our last post, we talked about the traveling show called “Handicap This!”. One of the show’s creators and leads is a man named Mike Berkson. Mike Berkson is a inspirational speaker, actor, and soon to be author. Mike is also one of nearly a million people who suffer from cerebral palsy. Though Mike’s cerebral Read more…
Handicap This!: You’ll Laugh. You’ll Cry. You’ll be Changed.
There are many shows out there to entertain people. They seek to make you laugh, to excite you in a way that lets you relax. There are also variety of speakers who aim to open your mind and change your perspective. Whether they tell a story that makes you tugs at your heart or share Read more…
The Americans with Disabilities Act
July 26, 1990 was a historic day for all people with disabilities. On that day, the government of the United States passed the Americans with Disabilities Act. The Americans with Disabilities Act (also known as ADA) guaranteed and protected a wide range of civil liberties for people living with various disabilities. The main focus to Read more…
Starting North Carolina State Player Saves Fan in Wheelchair
Upsets are like time bombs waiting to explode when the countdown hits zero. Last weekend, North Carolina State was playing the top-ranked Duke in men’s college basketball. As the final seconds were winding down, victory was certain for the underdogs at NC State. Final score: 84-76. As the buzzer was still ringing in the air, Read more…