December 12, 2011
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So many products designed for people with disabilities ultimately help people with out disabilities. Take for instance the curb cut. Now you can push your baby down the street and across the intersection without waking them each time you had … Continue reading
October 30, 2011
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As Disability Employment Awareness Month comes to a close I wanted to add in a few things to consider if you as a business owner or human resources representative might consider. All businesses hate turnover because it involves spending more … Continue reading
September 26, 2011
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Love this article by the Wall Street Journal about the top restaurants in New York. They are about to go through the ADA test. How much do they value the customer. If I was a restaurant owner, or …
September 17, 2011
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You see it is easy to focus on what one can’t do. It’s harder to find out what you are really capable of. Starting October 1st and running a full week, Celebrating Abilities is sponsoring the “Faces Of Abilities”. These … Continue reading
August 14, 2011
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North Carolina is in the middle of a big decision. High School football season is upon us again. The North Carolina High School Athletic Association ruled that 19-year-old Brett Bowden can no longer participate in practices or games as a member of the team … Continue reading
August 4, 2011
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Another year, another blast! Clean accessible port potties, flat terrain, handicap accessible trams to get you all over the airport grounds, and a warm cozy feeling by big fireballs. Yes, in a purposefully quest for flight and fresh air, …
May 1, 2011
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Look across all religions and you will see a common theme: value life itself. Yet as the religious communities are splintered and numbers are dwindling, one fifth of it’s possible population do not come through the doors. A recent news … Continue reading
January 29, 2011
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Snow is a beautiful sight. Ask any snow skier. The powder is amazing as it falls. What happens after is not so beautiful. If you’ve been following the news from Wisconsin this week, you might have heard of a young … Continue reading
December 12, 2010
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Many times I am asked, what is it like to have a disability. It’s tough trying to explain it to someone without. This weekend, mother nature is helping in an explanation. Cancellations, road closures, dome collapsing all have disabled movement … Continue reading
November 29, 2010
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It was in May this year that independent consumer advisers reported that they had found mobility aid sellers in the UK dishing out poor advice to customers, who were not sold the best product for their needs and benefiting from … Continue reading
November 28, 2010
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Today interactive experiences are used everywhere. In classrooms, colleges, and training in business environments. Yet online interactive experiences have been around for a long time. IRC, Forums, and group have allowed many to communicate well before the virtual playgrounds available … Continue reading
October 10, 2010
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No matter what your age, what is your attitude when you get up in the morning and have to go to work? I thought so. It is so easy to dismiss the important role you play in a career. I … Continue reading
September 12, 2010
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There are over eleven million disabled people in Great Britain, but new research commissioned by disability charity Scope has found that they are largely hidden from everyday life. While the public believe in disabled rights and opportunities, many of them … Continue reading
June 4, 2010
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Virtual Helping Hands and a coalition of community volunteers are proud to announce Helen Keller Day in Second Life. Named for a true innovator in accessibility, Helen Keller Day is a community-event that explores how …
May 26, 2010
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What’s it like to be a geek, nerd, well, any walk of life in High School? Nay, what’s it like to be different? What is it like to walk in someone else’s shoes? Glee, a fictional TV show (just wanted … Continue reading