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You know what’s a beautiful thought? Whatever your problem may be, somebody has probably already found a solution to it. Or, at the very least, a way to lessen the problem. One such solution to a deceptively serious problem is a device called an oxygen concentrator. If you’re wondering what an oxygen concentrator is, a […]

Whether you’re a driver or not, it’s not much of a secret that driving is a very complex task, both mentally and physically. It’s no different for disabled drivers, but we do have a whole lot of unique challenges to overcome, even before we sit behind the wheel. To be completely honest, I’m not a […]

If aids were some sort of inanimate influencers, wheelchairs would surely be the top influencing dog. Not far behind in this popularity pageant are scooters, beds and lifters. However, there is one unsung hero of this aid world. Forever humble, yet unparalleled in its simplicity and versatility – meet the rollator. Rollator or walker? Let’s […]

As with any person, disabled individuals can of course benefit highly from stretching on a regular basis. Whether it’s for alleviating muscle cramps and pains, or helping to extend your physical abilities for years to come – stretching can play a huge role in ensuring you’re in tip top condition, for longer. Various research studies […]

If you’re a disabled person and you have a job, you may have come across a number of scenarios that have left you feeling a little baffled and possibly a little aggrieved. Much like in everyday forms of life, disabled people often find themselves up against the elements and fighting just to be heard. Finding […]

With technology at our fingertips, times have never been so good when it comes to improving accessibility within our lives. As people become more connected than ever, ingenious and inventive smartphone apps are helping to expand people’s lives, improve inclusivity, and aid in the participation of new activities.  For disabled people, too, smartphone apps can […]

There are many things we all take for granted. In fact, almost everything we consider a part of our daily routine is taken for granted most of the time. Folks with disabilities – we never think much about our day-to-day stuff no matter how testing it may be. At least not until we put it […]

The end of the 20th and the beginning of the 21st century have brought us many technological marvels. Of course, much of the said technology is often slow to find its way to our hands, but ultimately most of it does end up enriching our everyday lives. That’s why we can now have, among other […]

Disability signs come in various shapes, sizes and colors, and almost every type of disability or group of disabilities has its own symbol. However, one disability sign speaks accessibility above all others, as it’s become one of our strongest advocates. When talking about diversity of disability signs, we must mention the crossed-out ear and crossed-out […]

Many people believe that adapting their cars for wheelchair users will be an expensive and time-consuming process, but this isn’t always true. Wheelchair vehicles can also be affordable.  With the right advice, and we aim to provide just that, adapting your vehicle to be accessible can be a relatively simple process, with the amazing reward […]