Charlie’s Chuckle Tale of out-of-ordinary young hero, an adventurous 7 yr. old boy who also happens to have Down Syndromeby Clara Widess Berkus, Woodbine House5615 Fishers LaneRockville, MD 20852 Darcy A teenage girl feels set apart by her wheelchairby Joni Eareckson TadaJoni and Friends,P.O. Box 3333Agoura Hills, CA 91376 Different and Alike Explains how weContinue reading “Books”
Author Archives: Pride Mobility
Attendant
National Family Caregivers Association (NFCA) 9621 East Bexhill DriveKensington, MD 20895-3104Phone: 800-896-3650Fax: 301-942-2302Website: caregiveraction.orgThrough its services in the areas of education and information, support and validation, public awareness and advocacy, NFCA strives to minimize the disparity between a caregiver’s quality of life and that of mainstream Americans. Pritchett & Hull Associates, Inc. 3440 Oakcliff Rd., NE,Continue reading “Attendant”
Assisted Living
Assisted Living Resource List Suite 40010300 Eaton PlaceFairfax, VA 22031Phone: (703) 691-8100FAX: (703) 691-8106 Website: www.argentum.orgThis is a list for those who need or currently have attendant care. American Association of Retired Persons (AARP) 601 E Street, NWWashington, DC 20049Phone: 800-424-3410 or 877-434-7598 (TTY)E-mail: member@aarp.orgWebsite: www.aarp.orgA nonprofit, nonpartisan association dedicated to shaping and enriching the experience of aging forContinue reading “Assisted Living”
Art Therapy
American Art Therapy 1202 Allanson RoadMandelein, IL. 60060Phone: 847-949-6064Fax: 847-566-4580E-mail: arttherapy@ntr.netWebsite: arttherapy.orgThe American Art Therapy Association is an organization of professionals dedicated to the belief that the creative process involved in the making of art is healing and life enhancing. Its mission is to serve its members and the general public by providing standards of professional competence,Continue reading “Art Therapy”
Americans with Disabilities Act
Architectural & Transportation Barriers Compliance Board (Access Board) 1331 F Street NW, Suite 1000Washington, DC 20004-1111Phone: 800-USA-ABLEor 202-272-5435TDD: 202-653-7834Fax: 202-272-5447E-mail: info@access-board.govWebsite: www.access-board.govAn independent Federal regulatory agency responsible for ensuring accessibility of certain federally funded buildings and transportation facilities to people with disabilities. Congress has charged this agency with establishing the minimum accessibility guidelines for the Architectural BarriersContinue reading “Americans with Disabilities Act”
Advocacy
Active Living Alliance for Canadians with a Disability 1600 James Naismith DriveGloucester, OntarioK1B 5N4 CANADAPhone: 800-771-0663or 613-748-5747Fax: 613-748-5782E-mail: disability.alliance@rtm.activeliving.caFor Canadians with a disability who desire hands-on tools, an advocacy resource package and other materials, to effect change and ensure that opportunities for participation are accessible to everyone. Council of Parent Attorneys and Advocates P.O. Box 81-7327Hollywood,Continue reading “Advocacy”
Life in a Wheelchair During COVID-19
Six weeks after shutting down the state of Georgia, we are officially work-at-home, distance learning, remote student teachers and expert indoor activity enthusiasts. We’ve ordered all things online – from groceries to furniture and everything in between. After the children are safely in bed, we wear masks to pick up our mail (with gloves on)Continue reading “Life in a Wheelchair During COVID-19”
Susan Bates: Riding into New Horizons
Tennessee-native Susan Bates both lives and loves her best, living her life to the fullest and showing others that they can too. Life wasn’t always that way for Susan. When she was first diagnosed with complex regional pain syndrome (CRPS)/reflex sympathetic dystrophy (RSD) five years ago, her mobility and way of living were changed inContinue reading “Susan Bates: Riding into New Horizons”
Experiencing Different Adaptive Sports
By Yvette Pegues Summer is a great time for children to participate in a wide variety of specialized activities. It’s also a great time for summer camps where they often enjoy outdoor activities, learn social/academic skills and develop lifetime relationships. I never went to camp as a child so when I was encouraged to attendContinue reading “Experiencing Different Adaptive Sports”
Para-Pickleball for Beginners
On the surface, pickleball looks much like tennis or ping-pong. This sport, classified as a paddleball sport, is a jack of all trades, combining elements of tennis, ping-pong and badminton. Two to four players are required for a game of pickleball. The basic gameplay involves hitting a ball much like a wiffle ball, over aContinue reading “Para-Pickleball for Beginners”