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I’m a baby boomer. Last year, I decided I’d better start thinking about how I was going to continuing living in my home with the garage and the washer and dryer in the basement. A family history of arthritis isn’t in my favor. This is when I began to look at condos. Read more
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It is not as hard as you think it is. It really makes a difference.
“I have never done this before,” I thought to myself. “Do I really want to do this?”
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Want to know how to find a contractor who can build a ramp? Need to find out where to get adaptive driving equipment such as hand controls? The Information and Referral Department at your local Center for Independent Living (CIL) is a great place to get answers. Read more
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At Paraquad, we are often asked how people with disabilities adapt and do things differently to accomplish everyday tasks independently or with assistance. The Lens of Ability hopes to answer those questions through firsthand accounts of people living with a disability. Read more
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A lot of people with disabilities receive monthly Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI) payments. In fact, about 8.8 million people with disabilities receive a check averaging $1,129 each month. Read more
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I recently attended the Power Up 2015 Assistive Technology Conference and Expo in Columbia, Mo. While there were so many exciting things to see and experience, here are some highlights. Read more
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In the spring, I always check my flashlight, weather radio and transistor radio and make sure they’re in my “go-to” spot. I put some fresh bottles of water and a handful of new batteries in the backpack I keep in the closet. Read more
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Several years ago I was doing a lot of traveling for work. My colleague and I occasionally found ourselves walking into The Cheesecake Factory for some comfort food. Read more
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It’s daunting when you need to find a Consumer Directed Services (CDS) provider agency for yourself or a loved one. You see the ads on TV and in the paper. You know not all vendors/providers are equal. You want the very best. Read more
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After reading about an incident on social media, I realized I had to do my part to share about varying abilities.