With increasing numbers of companies offering adaptive apparel for children, it can be hard to find offerings that both prioritize functionality and fun fashion options. We’ve found a few clothing companies have recently launched lines specifically for children with disabilities and were designed with current trends in mind. *Please note that we have no affiliation […]
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)
Each day, Americans use approximately 500 million drinking straws, enough to fill 46,400 school buses every year! According to World Wildlife Fund (WWF) Australia, an plastic straw takes 200 years to decompose on average. They either end up in landfills or make their way to the ocean, contaminating fresh drinking water, choking marine life, and […]
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 […]
Adaptive Bike-Sharing on the Rise
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. Adaptive bikes are becoming increasingly available through bike-sharing programs. Where are adaptive bikes available? Portland, OR A […]
Holiday Social Stories
It’s almost time for winter break! That means kids are heading home to enjoy the holidays with family and friends. Disabled children may struggle with the transition from their daily routines into holiday celebrations. Social stories are a great resource for children with any sort of comprehension difficulties. They use images, words, or some combination […]