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For years, Disaboom, has kept ears to the ground to bring news that effects people with disabilities, while some news has been encouraging, other news, not so much. At the same time we’ve reached out to our social media community via disaboomlive,...
Ana Feldman, nicknamed Anita, is a young Jewish Argentine woman with Down syndrome living with her devoted mother, Dora, in modest comfort above the shop Dora’s late husband started in a commercial district of Buenos Aires.
Handicapped Accessible Travel to Paris – With so much to see in Paris and such large variation in accessibility, disabled travelers to Paris will need to be sure that they plan their trip carefully. At a minimum, disabled visitors can use the...
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Hand-control system works well for paraplegic drivers
Regaining automobility after losing the use of both legs means using hand controls to replace the accelerator and brake pedals. Many hand-control systems exist, but the one that caught my attention at the San Jose Abilities Expo in November was the...
Donate a Scarf to the 2012 Special Olympics USA Scarf Project!
Handmade scarves donated will be a symbol of unity, support, compassion and empowerment, as the Special Olympics athletes, coaches, families, volunteers and supporters wear them with pride in knowing they have become part of the Special Olympics...
Standing O for Indy Film “The Surrogate”
"The Surrogate" praised at Sundance Film Festival, looks to be an early contender for next year’s Oscar season. Starring John Hawkes and Helen Hunt, the film was directed by Australian, Ben Lewin who had polio as a child and lost the use of...
Busting the Myths about Ticket to Work and SSDI
Most people with disabilities are scared they will immediately lose their benefits if they go back to work: This is a fallacy. Ticket to Work will support you. They don’t just drop you when you decide to go back to work; they will work through the...
The Justice Department today announced that it has entered into a comprehensive settlement agreement that will transform the Commonwealth of Virginia's system for serving people with developmental disabilities, including intellectual disabilities,...
So You Want to Tour Venice in a Wheelchair? You Can. Find Out How
Venice is one of the most popular destinations in the world, yet few tourists with disabilities tackle it because of the intimidating bridges throughout the city. While there are hundreds of bridges connecting the islands, they can be avoided if you...
