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Truly a game-changer in improving accessibility to the great outdoors!

All-Terrain Track Chairs Added to All Minnesota State Parks for Improved Accessibility Nature is meant to be enjoyed by all and Minnesota is now doing its part to offer greater accessibility for those with mobility issues.

A true game changer!

All-Terrain Track Chairs Added to All Minnesota State Parks for Improved Accessibility Nature is meant to be enjoyed by all and Minnesota is now doing its part to offer greater accessibility for those with mobility issues.

https://www.travelandleisure.com/delta-wheelchair-prototype-air4all-7509744

Delta Is Making It Easier for Wheelchair Users to Travel With New Seat Design — What to Know Delta Air Lines unveiled a new seat prototype this week to accommodate wheelchair users on board.

The App Making Emergency Services Accessible to All The accesSOS app is making emergency help accessible by text with a text-to-911 app. Learn how text-to-911 services are solving resource & accessibility issues.

WOW! Just wow!

126 dancers in wheelchairs become "human kaleidoscopes" with illusion dance This couldn't be more mesmerizing.

It's about ability!

World champion gymnast-turned-model with Down syndrome shares inspiring message "When I was born the doctor told my parents I had Down syndrome. He told them there were many things I wouldn't ever be able to do."

Wow!

Hard Labor Creek State Park now has 'beefed-up' all-terrain chair for people with mobility issues Morgan County’s Hard Labor Creek State Park is now one of 11 state facilities that are offering, free of charge, the use of an All-Terrain Track Chair.

Sign Language Bible Complete After 39 Years Translation was led by deaf people trained in the biblical languages.

Congratulations!

Chris Nikic is first man with Down syndrome to finish Ironman World Championship: 'He doesn’t quit' 'He had done everything he needed to do in preparation. He never made any excuses,' his father beamed.

What a cool way to facilitate a gardening hobby!

These raised gardens 🪴, thought up by a group of French designers, make gardening accessible for seniors and people in wheelchairs! 🫡♥️

Sometimes, you have to take matters into your own hands.

Dad builds $35M theme park for disabled daughter and makes it free for other disabled kids too “It’s a park for 100 percent of the people, not one for 90 or 80 percent of them, it’s for everybody, no matter how acute their special need maybe."

A possible vacation spot?

Father builds $35m theme park for daughter with special needs, it's free for people with disabilities Morgan’s Wonderland is an ultra-accessible theme park based in San Antonio, Texas, where everyone can have fun.

Grateful for the people who try to SEE through the lenses of others and ACT to make life better for all.

Students build a wheelchair-stroller so dad with impaired mobility can walk his baby son Jeremy King, 37, had undergone surgery for a brain tumor and it caused physical challenges that impaired his mobility.

Valedictorian With Non-Verbal Autism Gives Unforgettable College Commencement Speech Elizabeth Bonker, 24, was nominated by her fellow classmates to give the commencement speech at Rollins College on May 9, despite her nonverbal autism.

Hometown proud!

St. Louis native David Brown spreads awareness of Paralympic sport of blind soccer Brown wants to demonstrate that blind soccer is not only a fun sport, but a highly competitive one.

What a great addition!

EVERY beach needs this 👏🏼

Compassionate Crafter Makes Look-Alike Dolls for Children With Physical Differences

A great piece of knowledge about Down syndrome...

Colleen Starkloff’s long history of advocating for those with disabilities led to her creation of the Starkloff Disability Institute to help ensure the future of the workplace is better for everyone. Starkloff Disability Institute Read her story. 🖋: Cheryl Baehr 📷: R.J. Hartbeck
https://thestl.com/community/advocating-for-inclusion/

Correction: "...the same prize money per medal as other Olympians." Good news none-the-less.

Paralympic athletes get equal pay for the first time at Tokyo Olympics Before the change, US Paralympic athletes received $7,500 for every gold medal they won, while Olympians received $37,500.

A very insightful article...
https://www.whowhatwear.com/disabled-fashion-models

6 Models on Ableism, Visibility, and Personal Style We spoke with six disabled models about ableism within the fashion industry, visibility, and their approach to style.

Breaking down more barriers...

Bradford Beach is now America's most accessible beach with new pathways, wheelchairs MILWAUKEE (CBS 58) -- Bradford Beach in Milwaukee unveiled new pathways, beach wheelchairs, and mats on Friday, July 24. The renovations make it the most accessible beach in America. Several local lea

One week into our fundraising campaign and we have reached 75% of our goal! We are still asking for donations to reach our goal of $5,000. Thank you for your support!

The Ability Institute Help Saint Louis University raise $5,000 for the project: The Ability Institute. Your gift will make a difference!

The Ability Institute taught my family, friends, and me about anti-bullying and how to be allies for people with disabilities, and I want other children and adults to have the same opportunities we did. Join me at The Ability Institute Crowdfunding Campaign https://billikenbackers.slu.edu/project/21508?utm_source=scalefunder&utm_campaign=amb_share&utm_content=4tefpfaig6v8ctfellydffm&utm_medium=plain

The Ability Institute

The Ability Institute at Saint Louis University is raising funds to create a digital platform promoting ally development and inclusion of people with disabilities for K-8 students. Join me at The Ability Institute Crowdfunding Campaign https://billikenbackers.slu.edu/project/21508?utm_source=scalefunder&utm_campaign=amb_share&utm_content=4tefpfaig6v8ctfellydffm&utm_medium=plain

The Ability Institute

The Ability Institute teaches children and adults about anti-bullying and how to be allies for people with disabilities. Join me at The Ability Institute Crowdfunding Campaign https://billikenbackers.slu.edu/project/21508?utm_source=scalefunder&utm_campaign=amb_share&utm_content=4tefpfaig6v8ctfellydffm&utm_medium=plain

The Ability Institute

Architect goes blind, says he's actually gotten better at his job A social worker tried to tell him about "career alternatives" after he lost his sight, but Chris Downey wasn't about to stop being an architect.

Mattel unveils Barbie who uses wheelchair and one with a prosthetic limb The new Barbies will reflect different body types, hair textures and physical disabilities.

Workers With Autism Excel Through New Program That Is Model For Others A multi-city venture is placing people with autism in jobs that capitalize on their strengths at major corporations and so far the effort has proven a win for the workers and their employers.