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Why we will no longer be a welcoming church

We’ve decided to quit being a welcoming church. No kidding. We’re giving it up. Like so many congregations, we’ve sunk an amazing amount of time and energy into becoming a welcoming church. We changed worship styles, trained greeters and ushers, wore name tags, brewed coffee, went to workshops on hospitality and put our friendliest people …

Department of Labor Issues Guide for Employing Home Care Workers

If you employ a home care worker who provides services for a family member with disabilities, you may have to deal with the very strict wage and hour...

10 Helpful Apps for Senior Citizens

More and more older people are into technologies. If you a the beginner, these are the apps you should try.

Big Raises For Many Home Care Workers Won’t Necessarily Help Senior Citizens

A $15 minimum wage will almost double what many home care workers are paid but won’t solve other problems.

Why Seniors Want Home Care

According to a recent study, 87% of seniors would prefer to age in place by remaining at home. But, why are the number of seniors in nursing homes and hospitals on the rise? Here are three reasons why seniors today want home care and aren’t always getting what they want.

Why I Almost Fired My Doctor

Was I going to risk my longevity to avoid hurting my doctor’s feelings? I needed a physician I respected and trusted.

The 10 Health Benefits Of Dogs (And One Health Risk)

Whether you're a dog owner or volunteer, hanging out with our four-legged friends can do wonders for your wellbeing.

6 Ways To Be A Better Friend To A Disabled Person

It’s no more difficult to be a good friend or supportive relative to a disabled person than to anyone else. But it sometimes requires paying some extra attention to deeper motives and underlying assumptions that are corrosive, but not always obvious on the surface.

How to live the life you want and be a kick-ass disabled person

Wheelchair user and Co-founder of Disability Horizons Martyn Sibley shares his 10 ways to live your life the way you want as a disabled person.

7 Advantages of Home Health Care

If any of the above advantages of home health care are important to you and your loved ones, home care may be the best option for you.

Help! Strangers and Friends Assume I’m Faking My Disability.

What do I say to people who suspect I’m faking my disability? Today, when I parked my car, a man came up and said suspiciously, “You don't look disabled.”

The Way We Describe People Living With Disabilities is Important

The way we refer to those living with physical challenges hasn't always been favorable. Fortunately, there are some areas where we are making great strides to help portray the real life nature of disabilities.

The benefits of further education if you're disabled

If you're considering further education but are not sure because you're disabled, read Able Magazine's article to discover why it is well worth it and what help is available for disabled students.

Rice seniors create Bluetooth enabled device to improve Cerebral Palsy therapy

The Landlord Responsibility to Fix the Home for a Newly Disabled Person

Typical accommodations meant to help the disabled access and move around buildings include ramps and grip assist bars. The Americans with Disabilities Act plus similar state laws detail how public buildings and other structures should be made ADA-compliant. Though ADA doesn't strictly apply to rental residential ...

'My disability has driven me as a person'

Disabled photographer and teacher Donna Bridgewater wins a Prince's Trust enterprise award.

Toyota upgrades humanoid robot to move faster and smoother

TOKYO — Toyota Motor Corp. has unveiled an upgraded version of its human-shaped T-HR3 robot. The robot, which is controlled remotely by a person wearing a headset and wiring on his or her arms and …