Books are a great way for parents to introduce or explain certain disabilities to their children. Here are 15 of our favorite children’s books that involve individuals with disabilities: 1. We’ll Paint the Octopus Red By Stephanie Stuve-Bodeen Stuve-Bodeen’s picture book is about little Emma, who learns that her new baby brother has Down syndrome. […]
Spotlight on Inventors and Innovators with Disabilities
Did you know that Thomas Edison, the inventor of the light bulb, was almost entirely deaf in both ears (1)? How about that Albert Einstein, the creator of the Theory of Relativity, likely had Asperger’s syndrome (2)? So many world-changing innovations have come from the minds of individuals with disabilities, and we want to highlight […]
Our Favorite Apps for At-Home Education
Parents across the country are beginning to homeschool their children in increasing numbers. This comes with a range of difficulties, including lack of resources and guidance. Parents of children with disabilities are especially struggling to match the special education services their child was offered at school. In an effort to help these parents, we’ve compiled […]
Should Non-Disabled People Use Accessible Bathroom Stalls?
Back in 1999, the author (at the time) of popular Slate column “Dear Prudence” found herself in hot water after answering an etiquette question dealing with accessible bathroom stalls. She had told a letter writer that it was fine for non-disabled people to make a habit of using these stalls simply because of personal preference, […]
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 […]