It’s no secret that many airplane passengers claim to require emotional support animals (ESAs) so that their pets can accompany them in the cabin for free. Several airlines report that this is a growing hygiene and safety concern, and are increasing regulations to prevent this from happening. Read on to examine the root causes of […]
What Improv Comedy Can Teach Us About Autism
The Second City is a prolific improvisational comedy organization, known for churning out highly-successful comedians like Bill Murray, Tina Fey, Amy Poehler, and Stephen Colbert. In addition to launching careers and creating a lot of laughs, they also do important work to help people with communication difficulties and mental health issues. Their improv classes for anxiety were designed […]
NPR Uncovers “Hidden Epidemic” of Sexual Assaults on People with Intellectual Disabilities
For their new series “Abused and Betrayed,” which addresses sexual abuse and violence against people with intellectual disabilities, NPR obtained previously unpublished data from the Justice Department. They found that the rate of sexual assault on people with intellectual disabilities is at least seven times the rate for people without disabilities. Among women with intellectual […]
Five Tips for Accommodating Children with Disabilities During the Holidays
If you are hosting a holiday celebration this year and are expecting a young guest with a disability, you may be wondering how to accommodate them. Here, we have laid out five tips to help you be the best host possible: If the child is in a wheelchair, make your home as accessible as you […]
Finding Accessible Vacation Destinations and Activities
Many popular travel guidebooks and websites fail to provide details on whether certain destinations or activities are accessible to people with disabilities. To help you plan a vacation that your entire family will be able to enjoy regardless of their specific needs, check out these online resources: Lonely Planet’s Accessible Travel This pdf is available […]