Perception of people with disabilities People in my community and country have very negative perceptions about people with disabilities. It is erroneously believed that they are always looking for someone to help them; they cannot sustain themselves; cannot work, neither do they want to work because they prefer to be dependent […]
Early Life I am from Ramat Hasharon, Israel. My Dad was a handicapped IDF veteran so I was exposed to the idea of accessibility from a young age. And back then, very little was accessible. I studied Business Admiistration with a marketing focus, at the Management University in Tel Aviv. I
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Accessible Journeys’ (AJ) guest editor, Jennifer Allen of the Winter issue, interviewed Kristy Cook of Accessible Adventures about travels with her son Robbie. AJ: Tell me about diagnosis day. What did that mean for you and how did it impact your family? KC: When Robbie was nine months old he was
By Lisa Guthrie Deabill A young driver pulls into a handicapped parking spot, gets out and walks into the grocery store. Why did they park there? That spot is reserved for people who use a wheelchair. What you may not realize is that that person may suffer from what is called
Should we fly or drive? Where should we stay? What are the best restaurants? What is there to do? Those are just some of the questions we ponder while planning a vacation. But for families of children or loved ones with special needs, like autism, much more needs to be considered.
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By Jennifer Allen As with many disabilities, accessibility is just the tip of the iceberg when it comes to traveling with spina bifida. Here are my best tips for the other needs. 1. Catheters and restrooms If accessible restrooms are what you need, you’re in luck. Apps like accessaloo focus solely
By Rosemarie Rossetti, Ph.D. Rosemarie Rossetti, Ph.D. is an internationally known expert on accessible and universal design and author of the Universal Design Toolkit. Get a free chapter and learn more about her national demonstration universal design home and garden at the Universal Design Living Laboratory. Contact Rosemarie and learn about
By Alicia Loh @ExploreDisabled When I first visited London, I was under the misapprehension that the big, modern city would be fairly wheelchair accessible. That impression hasn’t quite held up now that I live here, but London remains a fantastic place for wheelchair users. There are many places I enjoy, and
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By Fiona Scott Travel experiences for anybody can be an exciting endeavor; being inspired by new sights and sounds are great ways to refresh the soul. Traveling with disabilities, however, can add fears and uncertainties that many find too difficult to overcome, especially when seeking destinations off the beaten track and
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By Bethany Hildebrandt Hi I’m Bethany Hildebrandt and I am a “veteran” disability mom. You never get things totally figured out, but my 16-year-old daughter has cerebral palsy, so we’ve been parenting through medical complexities for a while now. My husband and I have been married for 18 wonderful years of