Knowing how to successfully advocate for your disabled child can be difficult, especially when you’ve just received their diagnosis and are only beginning to understand their condition. However, there are real benefits to becoming a disability advocate for your child, especially if they have multiple complex medical needs. What can parents do to advocate for […]
Standing Wheelchairs: Why Won’t Insurance Agencies Cover Them?
Too much time spent sitting can put people at risk for a wide array of health conditions (1, 2). For many, the solution is simple: sit less, and stand and move around more. Of course, it is more complicated for people who use wheelchairs: even those who use manual wheelchairs and do substantial aerobic exercise […]