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Picked Last in Gym Class: Podcast Helps Change People’s Perspectives About Disability
Disability rights blogger, podcaster, whirlwind, and social media phenom Lacey Henderson seems to be everywhere these days. At 30, she’s a motivational speaker who recently moved from Austin, Texas, to
Putting Love to the Test: Amputation’s Effect on Marriage and Relationships
Days after a reckless DUI driver crashed into Yvonne Llanes and severed her legs, the young mother of four was distraught about her future as a double amputee. It was
Does Having More Mobility Devices Mean More Mobility?
How often are we reminded that less is more, as if this maxim holds the secret to a happy life? While this might be true in some circumstances, for many
LIVING WITH AMPLITUDE
When You Need Wheelchair Friendly Parking and Restrooms
When you’re out and about for the day and plan to use your wheelchair, it’s helpful to know where you can park your vehicle and where you can find an accessible
Partner With Your Pets to Succeed With Diet and Exercise Plans
Less than 25 percent of people who start a diet and exercise plan stick with their resolutions for more than a month. Experts at The Ohio State University (OSU) Veterinary
Tips on Parenting With a Disability
Mandy McCracken on Parenting With a Disability Double Amputee Mom With Twins / Born Different It’s Twins: Parenting From a Wheelchair
CHASING GREATNESS: Inspiring the Next Generation of Para Athletes
The International Paralympic Committee (IPC) and international partner Allianz have launched Chasing Greatness, a video series aimed at inspiring the next generation of Para athletes. The first of ten episodes
Paralympics Ranks as Third-largest Sporting Event in the World
The Paralympics now ranks as the third-largest sporting event in the world, trailing only the Olympic Games and the World Cup. The 2016 Paralympics in Rio de Janeiro attracted a record-breaking
MoneyMap Helps Consumers Navigate Financial Shocks
Reacting to an AARP survey showing that half of adults age 30 and older experienced an unexpected financial challenge in the previous year, AARP launched AARP MoneyMap, a free online tool
House Calls May Not Be a Thing of the Past for People With Limited Mobility
For some amputees, severe mobility restriction is a short- or long-term problem. When experiencing this problem, they may not be able to visit their healthcare professionals, putting their health—or even their
Virtual Medical Visits Get Wary Welcome From Older Adults
A national poll suggests that people over 50 aren’t quite ready to fully embrace virtual health visits—also known as telehealth. Only 4 percent of those polled by the National Poll on
Protect Your Health Information
Research from Michigan State University (MSU) and Johns Hopkins University (JHU) is the first to uncover the specific data leaked through hospital breaches. The findings were published in Annals of Internal Medicine (http://annals.org/aim/article/doi/10.7326/M19-1759). Researchers
Ways to Prevent Caregiver Burnout
The demands of being a caregiver for a loved one can take their toll without the right outlets and coping mechanisms. “What I tell caregivers is that it’s really important to
When You Need Wheelchair Friendly Parking and Restrooms
When you’re out and about for the day and plan to use your wheelchair, it’s helpful to know where you can park your vehicle and where you can find an accessible
Partner With Your Pets to Succeed With Diet and Exercise Plans
Less than 25 percent of people who start a diet and exercise plan stick with their resolutions for more than a month. Experts at The Ohio State University (OSU) Veterinary
Tips on Parenting With a Disability
Mandy McCracken on Parenting With a Disability Double Amputee Mom With Twins / Born Different It’s Twins: Parenting From a Wheelchair
CHASING GREATNESS: Inspiring the Next Generation of Para Athletes
The International Paralympic Committee (IPC) and international partner Allianz have launched Chasing Greatness, a video series aimed at inspiring the next generation of Para athletes. The first of ten episodes
Paralympics Ranks as Third-largest Sporting Event in the World
The Paralympics now ranks as the third-largest sporting event in the world, trailing only the Olympic Games and the World Cup. The 2016 Paralympics in Rio de Janeiro attracted a record-breaking
MoneyMap Helps Consumers Navigate Financial Shocks
Reacting to an AARP survey showing that half of adults age 30 and older experienced an unexpected financial challenge in the previous year, AARP launched AARP MoneyMap, a free online tool
House Calls May Not Be a Thing of the Past for People With Limited Mobility
For some amputees, severe mobility restriction is a short- or long-term problem. When experiencing this problem, they may not be able to visit their healthcare professionals, putting their health—or even their
Virtual Medical Visits Get Wary Welcome From Older Adults
A national poll suggests that people over 50 aren’t quite ready to fully embrace virtual health visits—also known as telehealth. Only 4 percent of those polled by the National Poll on
Protect Your Health Information
Research from Michigan State University (MSU) and Johns Hopkins University (JHU) is the first to uncover the specific data leaked through hospital breaches. The findings were published in Annals of Internal Medicine (http://annals.org/aim/article/doi/10.7326/M19-1759). Researchers
Ways to Prevent Caregiver Burnout
The demands of being a caregiver for a loved one can take their toll without the right outlets and coping mechanisms. “What I tell caregivers is that it’s really important to
