Modern TV Characters Played by Actors with Disabilities

May 19, 2020 Life in a Wheelchair, Spinal Cord Injuries, Disabled Youth

Through the perseverance of disability activists, casting directors are starting to ensure that actors with disabilities play characters with disabilities, rather than casting a non-disabled actor in those limited roles. This representation allows for the character to be portrayed more accurately and encourages the hiring of disabled actors. Frequently, the…

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Notable Social Media Accounts to Follow

Apr 03, 2020 Life in a Wheelchair, Spinal Cord Injuries, Disabled Youth, Veterans, Senior Citizens

National Ramp knows that your life in a wheelchair extends beyond your wheelchair ramp. If you’re newly disabled or finding it hard to connect locally with people who can relate to your experience, you may want to turn to social media. Social Media allows us to form online communities with…

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Planning and Staying Busy During Coronavirus Social Distancing

Mar 17, 2020 Safety, Aging in Place, Life in a Wheelchair, Spinal Cord Injuries, Disabled Youth, Veterans, Senior Citizens

The CDC and many communities are asking people to practice social distancing to help slow the rapid spread of COVID-19 (coronavirus). While there’s no need to panic, you should still prepare for what you’ll need and how you’ll keep your days filled while at home.  Prepare Check that you have…

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