By Stephanie Lollino
A world pandemic may have cramped your style – keeping you from your usual activities and seeing co-workers and friends.
Jun 7, 2020
![]()
Fighting COVID Loneliness from a Wheelchair
By Stephanie LollinoA world pandemic may have cramped your style – keeping you from your usual activities and seeing co-workers and friends. Jun 7, 2020![]()
Disability and Disease Aren’t Interchangeable
Not long ago, I was hired to do a sensitivity reading of a book manuscript, a guide for young adults about how people live with disabilities. Mar 5, 2020![]()
“NOT ALL CRIPS ARE CREEPS” by BEN MATTLIN
The esteemed Public Radio host John Hockenberry and world-famous artist Chuck Close were both accused of sexual improprieties. Jan 11, 2018![]()
Technology has changed our world, but hasn’t done enough for people with disabilities
That quest for mobility has been with me my entire adult life. Nov 23, 2017![]()
Uber Me to My Airbnb? For Wheelchair Users, Not So Fast
Whenever I hear someone mention Airbnb, I cringe — on the inside, at least. Nov 22, 2017![]()
Self-Driving Car Tech Can Help Another Form of Transport: Wheelchairs
This innovation can change millions of lives today without introducing a single car to the road. Think: self-driving wheelchairs. Nov 20, 2017![]()
Airbnb acquires Accomable to offer home rentals for travelers with disabilities
Airbnb acquired startup Accomable to expand home-renting opportunities for people with disabilities. Nov 17, 2017![]()
Google’s new plan to create more accessible offices
A holistic approach to universal design wants to make the workspace better for all. Nov 7, 2017![]()
Madison opens its first playground accessible to children with disabilities
The playground includes intellectually stimulating puzzles, an accessible merry-go-round and a smooth rubber surface around the play equipment. Oct 31, 2017![]()
United Spinal Association Invites the Disability Community to Participate in a National Survey about Accessible Parking and Placard Abuse
The online survey takes about 10 minutes and will impact policies related to parking for people with disabilities. Oct 26, 2017![]()
19 states are cracking down on fake service dogs
The long-term goal is the creation of a national certification program and registry for legitimately trained service dogs. Oct 23, 2017![]()
The Athlete in Me Won’t Stop
My sports-toned and -nurtured legs hadn’t responded to rehab the way they’d been expected to because they couldn’t. Oct 20, 2017 |