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Extensive list of articles covering many types of disabilities

A company specializing in communication devices. The website gives you an option to choose your disability (ALS, TBI, Autism, etc) and recommends products that are associated with it. Also information on trouble shooting with products and questions related to training and using your device.

Great handout! Covers many areas.

Looking over my bookmarks to Diigo, I must enjoy recreation and leisure a lot, but I couldn't resist posting this blog about amusement parks and accessibility. The author identifies 6 amusement parks in the U.S. and briefly describes the unique perks of each. From Morgan's Wonderland in TX, built specifically for special needs children, to Cedar Fair Parks in NC and OH, which cater especially to children with autism, this is an interesting list of possibilities. Although this is just a blog, it provides quite a bit of information and photos.

I am going to send this my friend who has ALS. What a great list. Thank you Beth!

This is a simple little reminder of what visitability is and how it makes a home a welcome spot for people with kids to the elderly. I thought is was short and simple, and that made me want to post it.

My friend that has ALS comes over to visit quite often. We do not have a zero entry. What we do have is a portable ramp that she uses to get in the one small step at the back of the house. I wonder why the term visitability only includes a zero entry and wouldn't consider the use of a portable ramp? Something to think about...

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