5 Pieces of Adaptive Technology with Widespread Appeal

Jun 10, 2020 Adaptive Products, Safety, Aging in Place, Life in a Wheelchair, Spinal Cord Injuries, Disabled Youth, Veterans, Senior Citizens

A lot of the technology in our daily lives was initially developed for the benefit of people with disabilities but showed usefulness and popularity with non-disabled people as well. Here are some examples: Electric toothbrush The Broxodent electric toothbrush was invented in 1954 to aid those with limited motor skills.…

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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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