March 2013 - NMEDA

Children with disabilities are now moving towards a more level playing field in school sports.

Coping with a New Disability and Mobility Equipment

Living with disabilities and using mobility equipment present different challenges for each individual, but one of the most difficult situations is when a person is suddenly disabled due to accident, illness or genetics. The adjustment to a new lifestyle not only physically, but emotionally, can be shocking. While there is certainly no way to provide a checklist that will work for every individual, we hope that you or your loved one may find direction or inspiration from the following tips:

Men and the Role of Caregiver to Those Using Mobility Equipment

Mobility equipment users are more independent these days than ever. They still do need help with certain tasks and you might be surprised who is giving them that help. Here’s a statistic that may surprise you – almost half of all caregivers to family members or friends who are elderly, disabled or chronically ill are male. What we have come to learn is that men tend to cope with this role differently than women.

Schools Opening Up Sports to Kids with Disabilities

Coping with a New Disability and Mobility Equipment

Men and the Role of Caregiver to Those Using Mobility Equipment

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