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Herbalife Introduces Herbalife V - Vegan Line
Herbalife is the #1 Cellular Nutrition Company in the world! Providing dozens of things to promote a healthy, balanced lifestyle! I've used these products to lose weight, maintain weight, build lean muscle, and manage healthy skin. They've recently launched a vegan line to meet consumer demands! As time changes, people's…
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Fitness for Wheelchair Users
Hi there, Looking to get into a fitness routine but don't know where to start? Consider checking out Zuk Fitness on YouTube! It's a digital platform for wheelchair users that provides live, motivating workout classes! I've taken a few of their classes and they are great! I love that they have a lot of options - areas to…
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The Lack of Floor Seat Availability for Mobility Impaired
Have you ever purchased or wanted to purchase floor seat tickets with a mobility impairment? I went to the Mercedes Benz Stadium in Atlanta for the Beyoncé Renaissance Tour! I’ve got to say, that woman can put on a shoooow! Whew! Anyway, when originally purchasing the tickets the accessible seats were in the nosebleeds And…
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Navigating Online Maps with Vision Impairments
Voice guidance in Maps, built for people with Vision Impairments Think about the last time you walked to a new place. How many streets did you cross to get there? Which intersections were the most complex? How did you prepare before making a turn? And how did you know you aren't lost? Now think about making the same trip…
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Feds Extend Lifeline To Disability Service Providers
Feds Extend Lifeline To Disability Service Providers To help the beleaguered disability services sector stay afloat, Federal Medicaid officials say they will extend some flexibilities for home and community-based services that emerged during the pandemic. What key factors do you look for when selecting your provider in…
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8 Best Headphones for the Hearing Impaired [2023]
8 Best Headphones for the Hearing Impaired [2023] Recently, I broke my headphones long story short. I dropped them and ran over them, trying to pick them up. Who can relate? I would never consider myself an early adopter of technology. However, I do enjoy researching the latest when I’m in the market. I wanted to take this…
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Doctors visits
When you visit the doctor do you feel like your voice is heard? Do you feel that your doctor looks to other people to answer questions for you during appointments?
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Hi to all shining and brave community members! My name is Furqan Siddiqi and I am a visually impair
I want to ask, how I can be a productive member of this comunity.
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Finding the right single-use female catheter
Finding the right single-use female catheter can be challenging, given how many different products and individual needs exist. Factors such as pricing, the type of product, and lifestyle all make it difficult to determine the "best" option, especially as each person's impairment is unique. However, I've discovered that…
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Useful & stylish gadgets
Granny Gets a grip - amazing! Just ordered some attractive looking grab rails - wood rather than plastic - which is exciting enough. But to make me even happier their service is amazing. I emailed that I had misunderstood delivery times so might be away if it did not arrive on time ... got a personal reply with a solution.…
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Airlines continue with a disturbing pattern of damaging wheelchairs and other equipment.
Airlines continue with a disturbing pattern of damaging wheelchairs and other equipment. I have recently experienced this yet again. I hope my writing helps others avoid similar issues, and for those of us who have encountered it, this may be a little therapy in discussing our trials and tribulations. In a 2018 move that…
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QVC aims to tap into the disabled market.
QVC aims to tap into the disabled market. Earlier this year, QVC announced that it would be creating a new show that will center around Living” to highlight “products that simplify everyday tasks and promote independent living.” The network indicated that it is also working to more frequently demonstrate the accessibility…
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2O24 Paris Olympics & Paralympics are right around the corner.
2O24 Paris Olympics & Paralympics are right around the corner. August is a couple of weeks away, and we are one year away from the 2024 Paralympic Games in Paris. The Olympic flame for the 2024 Paris Games will pass through 64 departments — including five overseas — and 400 towns over 68 days before the cauldron is lit.…
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Adaptive Exercise Equipment
Staying Healthy Through Exercise Mental and physical fitness are a key part to staying healthy and life. However, finding the right adaptive equipment you may need or an accessible gym can be challenging. Most commercial gyms do not have adaptive equipment, but Planet Fitness has been working to provide accessible…
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Disability Friendly Kitchens
Disability Friendly Kitchen Ideas I’m in the process of designing the kitchen for my new home and I have a bunch of ideas and articles I found that I think are pretty cool. Check out this article by Kitchen Concepts for Disability Friendly Kitchens everyone can use Here’s a very cool picture of a very open layout for…
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Is anyone suffering from Long Covid and how are they finding it affecting their lives?
I got Covid in March of 2022 (thanks to partner who went out for St Patrick's Day, and brought it back as a birthday present for our child a week later), and haven't been right since. For context, I have arthritis, fibromyalgia, am pre-diabetic some months, diabetic the next, menopausal, and am starting to lose more…
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Universal Design as a new standard for all new housing construction
Did you know that Australia is the first country that will require all new construction of houses and apartments to be built using universal design principles? They seem to understand that it is preferable and ultimately more sustainable to add all accessibility features at the design stage rather than as add ons…
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Help is on the way for Apple users with vision impairment or cognitive disabilities.
Help is on the way for Apple users with vision impairment or cognitive disabilities. Last month was Global Accessibility Awareness Day (GAAD). Apple previewed some new features in support of cognitive accessibility, personal voice, live speech, and more. The most significant update is "Assistive Access," designed to…
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Calling all artist!
Hi there! I’ve recently discovered Dot Art! It’s basically where you drop little dots to collectively make something! Hope that makes sense… anywho, it’s been very relaxing and helps to take my mind off of things! I think this would be great for everyone! However! I’m concerned with accessibility for everyone! Being that…
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Promoting Inclusive Beauty Brands for People with Disabilities
In today's society, the beauty industry plays a significant role in shaping societal standards of attractiveness. However, these standards often fail to recognize and cater to the diverse needs of individuals with disabilities. Inclusive beauty brands that prioritize accessibility and representation can contribute to…
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It’s time to go to Greece!
Hey y’all! Have you been able to check this out on LinkedIn?! https://www.linkedin.com/posts/annzaslowrethaber_inclusivityispower-inclusiveworkplace-community-activity-7077615808960462848-ybn9?utm_source=share&utm_medium=member_ios
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Self-Advocacy
When I went to college for the first time, it was a bit of a shock! All of a sudden, I was responsible for everything about my life, including requesting disability accommodations from my professors. This required a great deal of self-advocacy on my part, which I wish I had been better prepared for during my high school…
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Tools to make daily tasks easier
Have you all heard of Abilitease? They’re a disabled owned company that design and creates adaptive tools to improve the quality of life for people of all abilities! Here is the link to check them and their products out!
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Apps and Tools
What are some of your favorite apps and tools?
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Accessible Design versus Universal Design
Understanding the difference between accessible design and universal design In today’s society, we see universal design in so much of our daily lives. It can be confusing to understand the difference between accessible design and universal design. Here’s the definition of universal design - design that’s usable by all…
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The most culturally accessible countries.
These are the top countries viewed as culturally accessible by global survey respondents. Traveling, whether it’s to a new restaurant or business around the corner from your house or a new state or country, can be a great way to explore and learn more about ourselves. Recently, US News published a list of what they found…
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Rising cost of living affects public health.
With support services already under intense pressure in the United Kingdom. The cost of living crisis raises significant health concerns. The threat that the cost of living crisis poses for health primarily results from greater food and energy insecurity, higher stress levels, and reduced provision of health and social…
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Job Readiness Training for Individuals with Disabilities
Daivergent Job Readiness Training for Individuals with Disabilities Open Inclusion is proud to support Daivergent's Job Readiness Training for Individuals with Disabilities. You will receive access to the following: A trusted coach that will help you define your goals and support you on your self-improvement journey Job…
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Salesforce Free Training Program for People with Disabilities
Blind Institute of Technology (BIT) Academy – Salesforce Training Program Open Inclusion is proud to support BIT's Academy up-skills and re-skills professionals with disabilities by preparing candidates with skills necessary for pre-employment. BIT’s training courses teach the knowledge and skills necessary to gain…
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Fiverr Empower Program - Freelance Work for People with Disabilities
Fiverr Empower Program Open Inclusion is proud to support the a Fiverr Program that supports people with disabilities to help build their professional experience and to provide freelance employment opportunities through the Fiverr Platform Find out more information about the Fiverr Empower Program here. Provides inclusive…