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March 27, 2022

Team Haiti Qualifies for The World Amputee Football Federation 2022 World Cup!

The Americas qualifying round of crutch soccer matches just ended in Mexico.

These crutch soccer teams battle it out to earn the privilege of representing their countries at the upcoming International The World Amputee Football Federation 2022 World Cup.

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September 8, 2021

2016 Paralympics promotional video...a must see!
A friend just sent this to me after speaking to him about the Paralympics. I must say that this promotional piece for the 2016 Paralympics blew me away! Damn, we are all an amazing community of people! Thomas. Copy and...
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September 2, 2021

The Journey of Amputee Soccer in Haiti
Follow the journey from idea to movement! This is the history of Amputee Soccer in Haiti.
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July 8, 2021

Traveling with a Disability: 10 Tips for a Smooth Trip
Traveling with a disability is completely possible. With a proper approach to planning and organizing, you can still visit any point on the map and feel comfortable - from Kathmandu in Nepal (you can read our Nepal travel guide for more information) to Croatian Istria by the Adriatic Sea. It is because, regardless of your destination, you need always to keep your needs in mind and prepare accordingly.
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April 23, 2021

My local Pennsylvania polio network has given me great resources for understanding the late effects of polio.
How The PA Polio Survivor’s Network Began Our Mission of Service www.papolionetwork.org My post-polio journey was long, painful and truly confusing. Happily,in the fall of 2013, I was finally “there”. Polio was no longer defining my life. I am a Summer...
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March 7, 2021

Are airplane lavatories wheelchair accessible? by WheelchairTravel.org
Are airplane lavatories wheelchair accessible?

by WheelchairTravel.org posted on our Blog page

Excellent, all encompassing information about airline travel accessibility.

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September 8, 2020

How to Create a Backyard Sanctuary for Kids with Disabilities
Children of all abilities and needs should have room to play and explore their world. In fact, play is so important for a child’s development that the United Nations declared play is a human right for children. Making your home a place where a child with special needs can be active takes more than a look around. You’ll want to brainstorm ways the outside can be an inclusive sanctuary for children of all abilities, too.
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July 16, 2020

Zappos Adaptive Announces Single Shoes Available for Amputees!
Click to watch Josh Sundquist tell you all about this amazing program from Zappos
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July 6, 2020

Can’t Sleep? Try These Tips Before You Call Your Doctor.
If you find yourself restless more than just occasionally, read for a few tips that can help you settle in and konk out without undergoing a sleep study or taking potentially addictive sleeping pills.
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