Make A Bathroom Wheelchair Accessible

Adapted Bathrooms: A Guide to Making A Bathroom Wheelchair Accessible

Did you know that 26% of all Americans deal with some form of disability each day?

Each day many persons with disabilities have to struggle with housing that is inadequate to meet their needs. Thanks to modern solutions, such as power chairs and the Medicare federal health provision, disabled people are more mobile than ever before.

If you or someone you know uses a wheelchair, what can you do to make a house more suitable for the needs of a wheelchair user? Even small changes can make a profound change in their lives. In many cases, it can give them greater independence.

Check out our five steps to making a bathroom more wheelchair accessible.

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Wheelchairs and Vacations

Accessible Tourism Tips When Planning Your Next Vacation

We live in a world that is structured to meet the needs of able-bodied individuals. However, that doesn’t mean that people with disabilities can’t travel the world and make their dreams into a reality.

It only means that these folks will need to use accessible tourism strategies for making the most of their vacation.

There are many disabilities that one can have, but no disability should hold the individual back. So, if your friend, child, or spouse has a disability, then take their travel wishes seriously.

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Activities for Those With Disabilities

The Best Activities for People with Disabilities

About 12.8% of individuals in the United States have some type of physical disability.

No matter who you are, there are things you can do that are enjoyable!

Do you need to come up with some activities for people with disabilities?

If so, here are some fun ideas! There are plenty of games and hobbies that are adaptable, or able to be done by every person, even if they suffer from a disability.

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