posted on January 1, 2012 - 2:42pm
In the 1990s, I adopted a shelter dog named Christmas, aka “Chrissy,” and attempted to train her to become my service dog. I wrote a Quest story about it in 2000 called Service Dog or Psycho Dog?
While she did perform well in some instances, Chrissy was a nightmare at other tasks. She was the right breed mix for the job but had the wrong personality.
Mainstream appliances are becoming more accessible every day
posted on January 1, 2012 - 2:40pm
You don’t have to do a total renovation of your kitchen to make your lifestyle more accessible. From storage solutions to preparing meals, minor changes can improve the functionality of a kitchen for someone with muscle weakness.
Kitchen designers and houseware manufacturers are incorporating universal design elements into their work. People who have disabilities have more choices than ever when...
posted on January 1, 2012 - 12:55pm
The U.S. Power Soccer Team went head to head with the best in the world last fall and came away champions of the 2011 FIPFA World Cup. It’s the second win for Team USA, which previously won the 2007 Cup in Japan.
Returning as undefeated champions, expectations were high for the U.S. players.
Also included, a section on income tax deductions
posted on January 1, 2012 - 12:22pm
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posted on January 1, 2012 - 12:21pm
Handi-Holder drink holder
Handi-Holder is a drink holder for wheelchairs, walkers or scooters. Sturdily made to hold many different beverage sizes, the design allows the drink-holder unit to be easily removed from its mounting without dealing with tools or fasteners.
Buy new, rent or fix up a used motor home or trailer, then take your accessibility with you on vacation
posted on January 1, 2012 - 12:20pm
Correction: An earlier version of this article had the incorrect website and phone number for Bridgeview Manufacturing. The story was revised to reflect the correct information.
Barbara Graztke loves to vacation and enjoys traveling six to eight months out of every year. But she finds hotels uncomfortable and doesn’t like to fly. She visits family and friends across the country, but is unable to...
My mind, body and spirit become connected while dancing in my wheelchair
posted on January 1, 2012 - 12:07pm
Sixteen years ago, I learned I have limb-girdle muscular dystrophy (LGMD).
My doctor explained that LGMD would take away my freedom to perform everyday functions such as walking, climbing, sitting, dancing and playing sports, and that it would eventually lead to extreme muscle wasting, daily pain and the need to use a wheelchair.
