Bike-sharing, or the use of rental bikes for transportation in urban areas, has become increasingly popular across the United States. The systems allow riders to pay a fee to ride a bike from one docking station to another. A program in Portland, Oregon, called Adaptive BIKETOWN was the first to implement the use of adaptive […]
19 Fun Mother’s Day Craft Ideas for Kids with Disabilities
Mother’s Day is a great time to make special keepsakes for mom! Kids of all ages and abilities can enjoy crafts with proper guidance and supervision. The following are some craft ideas for little ones with a broad range of disabilities. Crafts for Fine Motor Skill Building Kids with disabilities may enjoy age-appropriate fine motor […]
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 […]
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 […]