Mumtak Zimbalist, a mother in Washington, is working with the city of Edmonds, Edmonds Rotary, and other parents to build a new playground that will be accessible to children with disabilities. Zimbalist used to take her son, Mika, to a local park, but was frustrated by the lack of playground equipment he could use. Mika […]
Cerebral Palsy and Medical Marijuana: What We Know
To date, medical marijuana and the non-intoxicating compound of marijuana, CBD oil, have not been standard treatment options for the symptoms of cerebral palsy (CP) and similar conditions, like hypoxic-ischemic encephalopathy (HIE). A few key studies, however, suggest that they provide benefits in treating some of the symptoms commonly associated with these conditions. These symptoms […]
2019 Holiday Gift Guide: Shops That Support People with Disabilities
Looking for gifts that will wow your friends and family while also supporting people with disabilities? You’ve come to the right place! The following stores and online shops are all run by people with disabilities and/or go out of their way to hire employees with disabilities. Allie Art Allie Art is run by Alexandra (“Allie”) […]
The Straw Ban: Balancing Environmental Concerns with Disability Rights
![Trash from the Great Pacific Garbage Patch that washed up in Hawaii. By Justin Dolske from Cupertino, USA (Beach trash) [CC BY-SA 2.0 (https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/2.0)], via Wikimedia Commons](https://hiehelpcenter.org/wp-content/uploads/2018/08/Great-Pacific-Garbage-Patch-1200x600.jpg)
Taking in the environmental impact Each day, Americans use approximately 500 million drinking straws. According to the National Park Service (NPS), this amount could fill 46,400 school buses every year (1). Straws and other plastic products take a very long time to decompose. Therefore, they either end up in landfills or make their way to […]
Adaptive Clothing Lines for Children with Disabilities
Although there are many companies that sell adaptive apparel for children, their offerings often prioritize functionality at the expense of fashion. However, a few clothing companies have recently launched lines specifically for children with disabilities and designed with trends in mind: *Please note that we have no affiliation with any of these companies* Tommy Hilfiger’s […]