Public Transportation Needs to Become More Accessible
Public transportation may be available in many places around the world, but it’s not always accessible for disabled people. Unfortunately, many disabled people have difficulties with these different outlets of transportation. There needs to be changed. All kinds of transportation have their flaws, including trains, subway systems, boats, airplanes, etc. When developing these methods of […]
Do Universities Fail to Service Disabled Students?
Despite disability services on campus, many universities seem to be failing their disabled students. Whether it is the lack of understanding, ignorance, or inaccessibility throughout campus. In fact, many disabled students have reached out to social media to discuss their experiences. A recent trend on Twitter has gone viral called, #WhyDisabledPeopleDropOut. Many students are discussing […]
Neighborhood for People with Developmental Disabilities is Under Construction
Living in a community designed for those with developmental disabilities is a dream for many families. The stress of ensuring your loved one is always safe and may feel excluded is heart-wrenching. Well, there’s a neighborhood under construction in Phoenix, Arizona that will wash away all of those worries. Luna Azul is set to open […]
How Physical Therapists Help You Obtain a Customized Wheelchair
Obtaining a wheelchair can be a complicated process, but it’s important to know how vital physical therapists are through this time. Physical Therapists help treat many different conditions using different treatments, providing education, and providing hands-on care. What they also do, is work with different companies to help ensure patients’ wheelchairs are perfectly suited for […]
How Technology has a Big Impact on Disabled People
Technology plays a huge part in everyone’s lives, including disabled people. People may hate technology, but you can’t deny the impact it has on many people. In the past 15-20 years, we have seen technology advance at rapid speed. It almost seems that every year, new technology releases. New technology is released to help people […]
Netflix Releases Series About Gay Man With Cerebral Palsy
Just in time for Cerebral Palsy Awareness Day, Netflix releases the trail to its new series about a gay man with cerebral palsy, “Special.” Ryan O’Connell takes his book, “I’m Special: And Other Lies We Tell Ourselves,” and turns it into a television series, where he takes center stage. This series is about a 20-year […]