Category Archives: Right Resources Right Now

“If you have a body, you are an athlete”

That quote is from Nike founder Bill Bowerman and it’s inspired many people to get active. If you think your disability is keeping you from exercising, there are some amazing people who want to change your mind. From chair yoga to … Continue reading

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Usted puede ser #Fit4Function (#EnFormaParaFuncionar) mientras que envejece con una discapacidad

Lo hemos dicho una y otra vez: Gracias a los avances en el tratamiento y la tecnología, las personas con discapacidades están viviendo más tiempo. Como un resultado, más personas con discapacidades se están moviendo hacia la “edad mayor” y … Continue reading

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You Can Be #Fit4Function as You Age with a Disability

We’ve said it over and over: Thanks to advances in treatment and technology, people with disabilities are living longer. As a result, more people with disabilities are moving into “senior-hood” and may be experiencing age-related conditions, such as arthritis or vision loss, … Continue reading

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Los desastres ocurren – Comunicarse y prepararse

Los desastres, grandes y pequeños, pueden ocurrir en cualquier momento. Podemos predecir algunos, como huracanes y tormentas de nieve. Otra huelga con poca advertencia, como terremotos e incendios forestales. Pueden destruir comunidades enteras, o simplemente el hogar de una persona. … Continue reading

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Disasters Happen – Communicate and Be Prepared

Disasters, large and small, can happen at any time. Some we can predict, like hurricanes and snowstorms. Other strike with little warning, like earthquakes and wildfires. They can take out entire communities, or just one person’s home. The best thing … Continue reading

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Off to College

This week, students across the US will be heading to college. First year students will be moving into dorm rooms and meeting new roommates. Returning students will be reconnecting with friends and professors. Across campus, students with disabilities may be navigating additional … Continue reading

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Llegando a la universidad

Esta semana, los estudiantes de los Estados Unidos se dirigirán a la universidad. Los estudiantes del primer año se mudarán a los dormitorios y se ecnontrarán nuevos companeros de cuarto. Los estudiantes que regresan se volverán a conectar con amigos … Continue reading

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This is all new to me!

You’ve just finished meeting with the doctor. He or she shared information about a new diagnosis or condition. Maybe you’re the one now facing life with a disability (either permanent or temporary) or maybe you will be supporting a family … Continue reading

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¡Todo esto es Nuevo para mí!

Se acaba de reunir con el médico. Él o ella compartieron información sobre un nuevo diagnóstico o condición. Tal vez usted sea el que ahora enfrenta una vida con una discapacidad (permanente o temporal) o tal vez estará apoyando a … Continue reading

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ADA: Celebrate 26 Years on the 26th! (Part 2)

July 26th marks the 26th anniversary of the signing of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), the historic civil rights law that prohibits discrimination and ensures equal opportunity for persons with disabilities in employment, state and local government services, public … Continue reading

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