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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A Guide to Adaptive Clothing

May 11, 2020 Adaptive Products, Spinal Cord Injuries, Disabled Youth, Senior Citizens

If you are newly disabled following an injury or adjusting to age-related changes in your mobility, you may find that your existing clothing provides challenges while getting dressed. Luckily, there are a lot of options on the market to meet the needs of all styles and abilities.   Self-Dress Adaptive Clothing For…

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Picking the Best Ramp for Your Needs

May 11, 2020 Ramp Selection, Aging in Place, Fall Prevention, Spinal Cord Injuries, Disabled Youth, Veterans, Senior Citizens

You’ve decided you are ready for a ramp for your mobility needs but are unsure which product is right for you? We’re here to make the decision easy! I am looking to get over small steps and door thresholds in my house, below 6.” National Ramp offers three threshold ramps…

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