by The Disability Union | Sunday, 22 November, 2020 | Accessibility, Finance, Support
Mobility is freedom. Whether it be a device like a wheelchair or a walker, or something like an adapted van, being able to go where you need to is freeing. These things are expensive! In the case of an adapted van, you have to pay not only for the...
by The Disability Union | Friday, 13 November, 2020 | Accessibility, Disability, Support
One of the nice things about living in the modern world is that we can communicate with anyone almost instantly via phone. For people with disabilities, having the ability to use the phone is extra important as we may not be able to physically go places as...
by The Disability Union | Tuesday, 10 November, 2020 | Accessibility, Accomodations, Support
Your home should be the one place that is accessible to you. It’s where you spend the majority of your time, so you should be able to do everything you need to do independently. For some people, this means having lower countertops in the kitchen so they...
by The Disability Union | Saturday, 17 October, 2020 | Accessibility, Disability Laws
Flying can be nightmarish for everyone. Between getting through security and hoping your bags don’t get lost along the way, everyone has a story they tell. As much of a hassle as it is, flying allows for easier travel and lets people travel the world....
by The Disability Union | Wednesday, 26 August, 2020 | Accessibility, Accomodations, Disability Laws
One would think that, in this day and age, a public place being accessible would be a given. Unfortunately, that’s not the case. Even newer builds, who often boast about how accessible they are, often have things that are inaccessible to certain people. ...
by The Disability Union | Monday, 10 August, 2020 | Accessibility, Disability, Hacks and Gadgets
There are so many items we use or see everyday that have its roots in disability accessibility. Some are more obvious than others, while there are some that most people don’t realize what the original intent was for. When these items make it into the...
