Animals are living creatures that can eat, move, reproduce, and react (through their senses). They are sensible but are lower creatures than human beings. They can either be pets, helpers, threats, or predators to humans. In some parts of the world, some animals like cats, dogs, wolves, and birds can serve as assistance animals. There[…]
Top 10 Amputee Motivational Speakers for Inspiration
Motivational or inspirational speakers are persons who give speeches aimed at encouraging and boosting the morale and self-confidence of their listeners. Most motivational speakers center their speeches on their personal life stories, narrating episodes of their experiences that their audience can relate to. These experiences are often those of challenges that they, the speakers, have[…]
How Color Blind People See Traffic Lights (Explained)
Traffic lights were originally invented by J.P. Knight, William Potts, and Garrett Morgan (even before the invention of automobiles) to help ease traffic jams on roads. Traffic lights are signaling devices used for controlling traffic at road junctions, roundabouts, and pedestrian crossings. They are automatically operated and contain colored lights that are typically red, amber/yellow,[…]
Top 6 Disability Awareness Event Ideas
Should you host a picnic, a talk show, or a get-together? When it comes to disability awareness event ideas, there are hundreds of options to choose from. But if this is your first time hosting such an event, it might be quite difficult for you to settle for an idea. The thing about disability awareness[…]
Lightweight vs. Standard Wheelchair: Here’s the Right One to Choose
Wheelchairs are assistive appliances that are designed to help people with locomotive problems or disabilities. They are, therefore, necessary for people who find it difficult to walk with or without assistance. There are, however, many things to consider when buying a wheelchair. This is because there is a wide range of wheelchairs to choose from.[…]
3 Most Common Types of Disabilities in Guatemala
Guatemala is a country famous for a couple of fascinating things including the city of Antigua – a UNESCO world heritage site, Mayan culture, rain forests, and volcanic sites. But as beautiful as it may seem to be, Guatemala has a lot of downsides, some of which you’ll become aware of in a bit. Guatemala[…]
Best ASL Story Ideas for Your Next Story
ASL is an acronym for American Sign Language. ASL stories are a form of visual literature. This is because the stories are signed and not spoken or written down. ASL stories can be used for both entertainment and education purposes. The use of ASL to tell stories dates back many years ago. There are several[…]
6 Best Car Modification Ideas for Right Leg Amputees
Being a right leg amputee can be quite challenging. But it’s never a limitation because you can still do the bulk of the activities you used to do before the amputation. With the help of mobility devices or prosthetics, you can comfortably drive a car, ride a bike, paddle a canoe, and go about your[…]
4 Traumatic Examples of Disability Discrimination in Sport
A shadow is haunting the disabled in the sports industry. It is that specter in our society that evokes negative emotions and perceptions about disabled people. As a result of the stigma and negative perceptions generally associated with disability, people with disabilities are often excluded from certain educational, employment, and community spaces. Even when people[…]
What is a Mobility Accessible Tub? (Answered)
A mobility accessible tub is a bathtub that is specifically designed for the elderly, patients with mobility issues, and the disabled. The tubs are larger than regular bathtubs and usually come with certain features for stability. They also come with deep floors and sit-in structures that allow users to easily step in and out on[…]
