Perspectives
There are many, many famous people with disabilities, and you'll find some of their stories here. But sometimes it's also great to just read about a teacher, nurse, lawyer, accountant, or entrepreneur who's found a way to create a rewarding life while living with a disability. Their stories are here, too, along with articles that look at living with a disability from every perspective. Oh, and those famous people with disabilities? They're looking for ways to best live with their conditions, just like the rest of us!
With a focus on creating an enjoyable—and memorable – holiday experience, the 2009 Holiday Guide by Disaboom takes on accessible travel (yes, during the holidays!), budget-friendly gift-giving, and managing holiday stress… without resorting to the...
It’s Here! The 2009 Holiday Guide by Disaboom Focuses on Sharing – and Surviving – the Holidays
Wendy Booker was diagnosed with multiple sclerosis and ran her first marathon the same year. Now, she's climbed most of the world's Seven Summits in a bid to show that MS can be overcome.
Wheelchair user and quadriplegic Native American Stanford Addison is not only a tribal shaman, but a renowned horse gentler who attracts devotees from around the globe.
Theresa Fancher was born with a condition - Familial Exudative Vitreoretinopathy - that has left her legally blind but had no impact on her determination to reach her goals. She made the highly competitive U.S. Adaptive Ski Team and created a career...
Theresa Fancher: Do Blind People Make Better Massage Therapists?
Articles
While life is not easy, some have the added burden of dealing with different aspects of a disability. Some disabilities are obvious because there is recognizable equipment, i.e. wheelchair, leg...
Pros & Cons of the Electric Wheelchair Driving Pedestrian
Today I went out into the world with some big new wheels. I won't go into detail about them here, but they are amazing, and big! This major event reminded me about my relationship with pedestrians,...
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