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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.
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A sign language interpreter facilitates communication between you and a Deaf or hard of hearing person. Here is a list of the top ten things to keep in mind when using an interpreter. Read more
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Finding housing for the homeless participants we work with at Paraquad can be difficult. There is a large need for affordable housing in the St. Louis area, and the growth of subsidized housing has been minimal. Read more
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There are dozens of wheelchair sports in which people can participate today: power soccer, wheelchair basketball and wheelchair tennis are a few. But the absolute best is wheelchair rugby (though I might be just slightly biased). Read more