The Consumer Electronics Show (CES), which went virtual in 2021, has always showcased the most forward-thinking and innovative tech. And in recent years, developers have seen the value in creating technology to meet the needs and concerns of the large senior citizen and disabled populations in our country. Here are a few products that caught […]

October is National Disability Employment Awareness Month, a time to focus on reducing the unemployment gap among the disabled population while simultaneously celebrating the contributions made to our economy by disabled workers. While there are societal boundaries that still exist with some hiring managers, there are also many resources available to assist people with disabilities […]

Social media can be a minefield to navigate sometimes, and with everyone having a little more time on their hands to scroll through feeds, it’s important to include relatable, positive, and informative accounts to your follows. National Ramp is continuing to offer account recommendations that may be of interest to members of the disabled community. […]

July 26, 2020, marks the 30th anniversary of the historic signing of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA). This landmark civil rights legislation explicitly opened access and opportunity to the estimated 20% of Americans who have some form of disability. The official theme of this year’s celebration is “Thanks to the ADA.” There are so many […]

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. Now, millions of Americans, both […]

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 producers may collaborate with the […]

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 people across the world. Finding […]

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 enough medication to make it […]

You may have heard about adaptive sports, or wondered how you can exercise from your wheelchair. Adaptive sports are a great way to pick up an old favorite or find a new favorite activity.  What are adaptive sports? Adaptive sports are ways for people with disabilities to remain active despite physical or mental limitations. If […]

Numerous federal laws, including Title II of the ADA, the Voting Accessibility for the Elderly and Handicapped Act of 1984, and the Help America Vote Act of 2002 secures the rights for disabled people to exercise their right to vote without physical restrictions.Your physical limitations should never impede your rights, and the law is on […]