The use of mobility devices, such as wheelchairs, scooters, canes, crutches, and walkers, has grown in recent years.

Assistive Technologies

Assistive technologies (AT) are tools that enhance learning, working and daily life for people with disabilities. AT can range from no and low-tech tools to high tech options. For example:

Forgive me for sounding ignorant, but I grew up not needing accommodations or wanting to ask for help. I guess you can say that I “unintentionally” oppressed my own disability without even acknowledging my actions.

I am writing this blog from a hotel room. I am not traveling for another bike race, nor am I traveling for work.

What comes to mind when you think of hearing loss? Do you picture a young child, perhaps who was born deaf, with a cochlear implant? Do you see a middle aged woman with mild to moderate hearing loss who uses hearing aids?

A foremost risk factor for heart disease and stroke is the silent presence of hypertension (high blood pressure).

Disability is being included within the context of pop culture much more these days. Here's a look at the history of exclusion, and how inclusion can alter what is considered “normal.”