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 […]
The Changing Spaces Campaign
Changing tables make it easy for caregivers to change babies’ diapers in a clean and safe way. But most changing tables in public restrooms have a 20 lb. weight limit. So what happens when children or adults who are unable to use the restroom need a place to change? Many youth and adults have difficulty […]
How Stephen Hawking Normalized Disability and Spoke for Those Who Could Not
Stephen Hawking (01/08/1942 – 03/14/2018) was a brilliant theoretical physicist who revolutionized our understanding of time and space. He also shifted societal perceptions of people with disabilities and used his fame to advocate for disability rights. Hawking and Our Understanding of Disability At the age of 21, Hawking was diagnosed with a rare neurological disease […]
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 […]
Standing Wheelchairs Improve Users’ Health and Independence. So 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 are wheelchair-bound: even those who use manual wheelchairs and do substantial aerobic exercise […]