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Will Crutches Help My Fibromyalgia ?

Written for https://worldcrutches.com/ Worldwide, people with this medical condition ask themselves, “will crutches help my fibromyalgia?” The short answer is that yes. Crutches are a treatment option that actually manages mobility issues. Continue reading if you would like to find out more about what caused it, and the treatment option. Additionally, keep reading if you […]

Labrador Retriever Robot Helps People Live More Independently

Written by Mike Dooley, Labrador Systems for Abilities.com When my mother started using a cane and a walker to move around the house, it dawned on me after hearing her drop the dishes a few times that she was using her arms as an extra pair of legs. That made everyday activities at home significantly more […]

Abilities Expo Schedule

Written by Chillie Falls, September 14, 2022 Hopefully, an Abilities Expo will be coming to a city near you. If not, consider a road trip. These Expos are a wonderful resource and cover a wide range of topics for the mobility challenged community. Products. Tech. Adaptive climbing wall. Buckle up for resources you never knew […]

Symphony of the Seas Accessibility Rating: B

Written by Chillie Falls, September 12, 2022 It is very difficult for me to be critical of anything on Symphony of the Seas. I really love this ship. However, to be brutally honest, there are a few items that need fine tuning to make this ship truly accessible. Let’s start with Embarkation: It is high […]

Flying As A Wheelchair User In 2022

Written and Filmed by Gem Hubbard, for Wheelsnoheels, May 7, 2022 As A Wheelchair User In 2022. Airport, Security, Aisle Chair. Everything you need to know, if you are flying as a wheelchair user soon. After suffering my spinal cord injury i have really had to adapt in life. So Im showing you my disability […]

Wheelchair Accessible Washington, D.C. in Summertime

Written and submitted by Mary Khan to John Morris, mailbag@wheelchairtravel.org Note from John: Welcome to the first blog post in a new series called Trip Reports, filed under the Reader Mailbag. Every so often, I dip into the mailbag to answer questions about accessible travel from readers just like you. Occasionally, readers like to share […]