Alan Troop

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Caregiving for a Spouse, Keeping it Mutual

Alan Troop is a quadriplegic whose caregiver helps him accomplish daily living tasks. Troop's personal care attendant is his wife, Susie. He discusses the fine line between caregiver and spouse and provides tips on maintaining that balance.

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My Favorite Wheelchair Movies Depicting People with Disabilities

Every once in a while there's a film that includes a wheelchair user, and manages to avoid the stereotypes while still telling a great story. The best ones also say something honest about disability life at the same time.

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Accessible Travel

Accessible travel is a huge industry - in 2004, people with disabilities spent $13.5 billion on more than 20 million trips. The cruise lines... View More

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Mobility

Adaptive driving provides independence and mobility to people with disabilities whose conditions require them to use wheelchairs. As... View More