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A Comprehensive Guide on How Disabled Tenants Cannot Be Evicted

Under the federal Fair Housing Act, disabled tenants are protected from discrimination and cannot be evicted solely due to their disability. This protection applies to all types of forms of rental housing, including single-family homes, apartments, mobile homes, and dormitories. Tenants have the right to reasonable accommodations that may help them remain in their homes …

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Social Isolation and Mental Health Impacts on Young People in Wheelchairs

We all struggle with loneliness sometimes; it tends to occur during major life transitions such as loss, retirement, and parenthood. But especially young people with physical disabilities are likelier to feel lonely for a long time or all the time. Even the study shows that people with disabilities are much more likely than people without …

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Overcoming Accessibility Barriers for Young People in Wheelchairs

Accessibility barriers for young people in wheelchairs make it hard for them to fully participate in activities and go to places that are easy for people without disabilities. These barriers can be physical, social, or centered on attitudes, and they can severely limit the opportunities and experiences of young people with disabilities. That is especially …

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Unpacking Accessibility: How to Choose the Best Travel Bag for Your Wheelchair

If you use a wheelchair, you understand how irritating it can be to carry all the weight of your stuff. Your laptop, handbag, papers, and groceries all can fall from your lap and wheelchair, ruining either your workday or your lunch. However, with the daily use of a practical and functional wheelchair backpack, you will …

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Exploring Accessible Adventure: The Best Vacation Spots for Handicapped Seniors

You’re finally in your elder years and can take advantage of more leisure time, but your limited mobility makes that a worry. But that doesn’t mean you can’t join in the fun anyway! Traveling to new places is a great way to meet people and fight off feelings of isolation. Even medical research has shown …

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Bask in the Sun All Year Long: Your Guide to the Best Wheelchair Accessible Beaches in the US

Isn’t going to the beach everyone’s favorite activity? Undoubtedly, there’s something magical about the warm beach and the cold ocean, and that’s true at any age. But like many other things for wheelchair users, moving your wheelchair on sand can be challenging. Sounds sad, doesn’t it? Well, wait a minute, as the good news is …

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The Real Reason Your Legs Collapse When You Get Out of Bed – And How to Fix It

How often have you gotten out of bed and realized you couldn’t feel your leg? A different scenario would be if you were to fall to the floor after striking the side of your thigh against a table. It can be very unsettling, for sure. It may also be challenging to put weight on the …

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The ins and outs of Delta Airlines wheelchair assistance

Air travel is one of the safest and quickest methods to reach any destination. But crowded airports, long lines at security checkpoints, and limits on weight restrictions make flying hard for people with disabilities and other medical issues. The Bureau of Transportation Statistics (BTS) estimates that 25.5 million U.S. citizens aged 5 and up have …

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Top assistive devices for quadriplegics

Living with a spinal cord injury can be challenging, but assistive devices for quadriplegics are available to make life easier. From adaptive computer and communication tools to mobility aids, these various assistive devices and technologies provide solutions that allow people with disabilities to live more independent lives. This article will explore assistive devices available for …

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