A collaboration of two business owners with disabilities, Deborah Davis, owner of PUSHLivingPhotos.com and Tim Cox of Tim Cox Designs, was formed based on the need to provide a resource for all those who ever … Read the rest
Why A Home Elevator Was The Perfect Fit
Leslie needed to find a solution that would provide easier access to the upstairs of her home due to her medical condition.
Initially she had a stair-lift installed but it soon became apparent that it … Read the rest
Stunning Chic Modern Artistic Design Condo Remodeled by an Up and Comer Woman on Wheels
This lady has style, class, and the determination to make a difference. Not only in the recovery and function for people who have lived through her same spinal cord injury, but Natalie Barnhard provides an … Read the rest
Beach Wheelchairs: Making Summer Fun Accessible for ALL
Beach wheelchairs make a trip to the ocean or lakeside more enjoyable for wheelchair users. These specialty wheelchairs are often built for all terrains, and some models even can transition from sand to water with … Read the rest
Voices of the Community: Bogus Service Dogs – The Scam Co-Opting the Rights of the Disabled
The Disabled Vote: Why This Largest Minority Group Can No Longer be Ignored by Candidates
In every presidential election, we always hear about the importance of the black or Hispanic vote. We regularly hear about their issues, like police brutality, immigration, and criminal justice reform. But we never hear about … Read the rest
Why Should I Feel Shame or Guilt when Asking for My Wheelchair to be Accommodated?
“I’m sorry, thank you so much.” The words slip out of my mouth like water, naturally flowing out to the strangers I just asked to move. The bar is crowded tonight. All I wanted was … Read the rest
World Responsible Tourism Awards 2016: Entries Open March 29th!
Is Accessible Travel Marketing Really Good Business?
The City of Moreland in Victoria, Australia, and many other travel destinations, are working hard to sell their local businesses on the premise that if they make their places and their employees disability friendly, they will … Read the rest
Don’t Take Discrimination Sitting Down! Educate yourself on the Law
The law has become an unrecognizable language to people, also known as “legalese.” It’s astonishing, and I cannot believe how complacent we are as Americans with our outdated and discriminatory legal system. People are forced … Read the rest
The Neglect of Disabled Representation in Advertising and Graphic Design
It has been a very personal journey to research and write this thesis spotlighting a problem that I see in my field of graphic design. Though I … Read the rest
Handicapped Bathrooms: Use as a Last Resort, unless you Actually Need One!
I went with my boyfriend to Costco yesterday, but before we started shopping I needed to stop by the bathroom. Besides having to use my wheelchair, another condition of my SCI is when I gotta … Read the rest