Posts by Adele Brothers
Heart to Heart
RODEO READY Arabelle Laddusaw, 12, has grown up around horses. With two older siblings who competed in rodeo, it was natural that the Billings, Montana, native would want to join in. Arabelle, who was born at 28 weeks, has cerebral palsy, a condition that can affect mobility, balance and posture. While Arabelle can’t walk without…
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CELEBRATING FIVE YEARS OF THE NSM THOUGHT LEADERSHIP COMMITTEE Change doesn’t just happen. While one voice can start a movement, it often takes the intentional focus of a team to ensureideas become realities. That’s been the focus of the National Seating & Mobility (NSM) ThoughtLeadership Committee since its inception five years ago. What It Is…
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Ensuring Access to Telehealth for CRT During the COVID-19 pandemic, we’ve gottenused to doing a lot of things from home. Onepositive of the pandemic is that it’s broughttelehealth to the forefront. While telehealth isn’t new, Public HealthEmergency (PHE) authorizations during thepandemic expanded the availability of telehealthservices for Medicare beneficiaries andothers. This included authorizing physical andoccupational…
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A reliable portable ramp can help make living your life to the fullest a little easier, no matter where you travel. Portable ramps come in a variety of different styles, are easy to transport for on-the-go use and are designed to work in a number of environments PORTABLE RAMPS Adjustable Height Journey 30-inch Adjustable Threshold…
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HOW THE SUPPLY CHAIN CRISIS HAS AFFECTED CRT USER Last fall, gridlock in America’s largest ports dominated news headlines. As cargo ships circled off the ports ofLos Angeles and Long Beach waiting to offload their cargo, many of us pondered the state of the country’s supplychain for the first time. Over the past year, the…
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The Able Fables® children’s book series exists to celebrate and normalize disability and diversity through morally-rich, rhythmic storytelling. You’ll meet a new character in every story, as they follow their dreams and learn a valuable lesson. At the end of eachbook, 10 real children who share a similar disability or diagnosis as the main character…
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HOW VICTOR CALISE IS WORKING TO MAKE NEW YORK THE MOST ACCESSIBLE CITY IN THE WORLD Victor Calise is no stranger to competition. Whether he was playing touch football as a kid in the streets of New York or sled hockey in the Paralympics, Commissioner Calise has continually challenged himself to excel at any task…
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THIS OVERVIEW AIMS TO MAKE THE PROCESS MORE TRANSPARENT—AND HOPEFULLY A LITTLE EASIER TO NAVIGATE THE NEXT TIME YOU NEED NEW EQUIPMENT. Phase One: Evaluation & Design Receive Your AssessmentYour healthcare provider must write a prescription for a seating evaluation. Your Assistive Technology Professional(ATP) will work with you and your healthcare team to determine your…
Read MoreThe Work of Art
The arts enrich our lives. from fashion and film to dance or design, the arts challenge, encourage, educate and inspire us. Get to know three arts and-culture-focused nonprofits that are creating beauty in various fields as they promote inclusion and access for those with disabilities. Runway of Dreams runwayofdreams.orgIn 2014, Mindy Scheier’s son wanted to…
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PERSONAL STORIES THAT INFORM, INSPIRE AND EMPOWER SHANNON DEVIDO Shannon DeVido’s career began at just 7 years old during a school production. Since then, her impressive resume has expanded to include notable acting, comedy, singing and writing projects. “When I was in elementary school,everyone had to be in the plays. It wasn’t a choice,” said…
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