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Accessible Sports Venues
by Erik CSG
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May 07, 2008 01:05 PM EDT -- by Lori Batcheller Accessible sports venues are bringing new meaning to the commonly used phrase "level the playing field."Besides incorporating the idea of fair competition, where no advantage . . . more
April 23, 2008 11:32 AM EDT -- by Pam Vetter Diana Elizabeth Jordan, an actress with cerebral palsy, loves to talk about film, television and theatre and her positive spirit is infectious, offering inspiration to everyone.   . . . more
February 13, 2008 05:20 PM EST -- By Kim Donahue Valentine's Day is the biggest date night of the year. The idea of dining with the masses on this crowded holiday, however, may strike some as not only unoriginal but a navigational . . . more
April 23, 2008 11:13 AM EDT -- by Barbara Twardowski In the movie, Pretty Woman , Julia Roberts attends a business dinner in a posh restaurant. She is served escargot and attempts to grasp one with a snail tong.  With a . . . more
May 13, 2008 03:20 PM EDT -- By Daniel Lawton     For job seekers with a disability, one of the most difficult decisions is when or whether to disclose their circumstance.  The reality is . . . more
February 19, 2008 12:51 PM EST -- By Kim Donahue   For those newly touched by a disability, it can be discouraging to let go of familiar everyday routines.   Activities that used to be commonplace now pose lofty challenges, . . . more
March 11, 2008 02:12 PM EDT -- by Cherl Petso with Disaboom Don Mehringer sits slumped in his wheelchair in the lobby at the Bellevue Aquatic Center, his wispy white hair scattered haphazardly over his freckled scalp.  A . . . more
February 13, 2008 05:25 PM EST -- By Tiffiny Carlson Dating is a fun activity where you can relax, enjoy yourself, and take some time out not only for you, but for someone you enjoy. It's one of the true pleasures of life: . . . more
March 05, 2008 12:54 PM EST -- By Pam Taylor People with disabilities often have a much greater range of potential expenses to deduct when tax time rolls around according to Disaboom , the largest online community for people . . . more
February 13, 2008 05:27 PM EST -- By Kelly Mixon Stevenson Sled or "Sledge" Hockey , as it is referred to internationally, is the sit down version of Ice Hockey. It is a high-energy, face paced, literally "in-your-face" . . . more
February 15, 2008 04:19 PM EST -- By Kim Donahue   Jenni is living with an invisible disability, fibromygalia, where pain is present in every aspect of her daily life. Tiffiny is a C6 quadriplegic who lost the fine motor . . . more
February 15, 2008 04:27 PM EST -- By Kimberly Donahue One of the most complicated and costly investments for a person with a disability is buying an adaptive vehicle, which can cost as much as $80,000.   Deciding which package . . . more
February 15, 2008 04:32 PM EST -- by Kelly Mixon With the increase in adaptive ski programs throughout the country and the advances in equipment, adaptive skiing is fast becoming one of the most popular sports. Adaptive skiing . . . more
February 15, 2008 04:37 PM EST -- By Kim Donahue Commitment to the community is strong with NFL players.   Active and retired players alike have been participating in improving the lives of many through various non-profit . . . more
February 15, 2008 04:41 PM EST -- by Mike Savicki     For those veterans with and without disabilities who have served in the United States Armed Forces, the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) offers extensive . . . more
February 25, 2008 11:15 AM EST -- By Kim Donahue We all know the numerous benefits of exercise: more energy, cardiovascular health, decrease in depression and anxiety, improved social life and a healthy body weight, just to name . . . more
March 05, 2008 12:50 PM EST -- By Catherine Mabe "Music expresses that which cannot be said and on which it is impossible to be silent." --Victor Hugo Even with all the varieties of music out there, most people, . . . more
 
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