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Aging & Caregiving

Sensory Fidget Blankets for Dementia, Alzheimer’s, and Autism

Fidget blankets and aprons for people with autism, ADHD, Alzheimer's disease, and dementia. Collage of activity pads, fiddle muffs, and busy boards in many colors.

Empowering Culinary Independence: Cooking Hacks for People with Disabilities

Woman in wheelchair cooking in the kitchen.

The Importance of Accessible Bathrooms for People with Disabilities

Accessible bathrooms for people with disabilities. Toilet with safety rails in back and along the side wall.

Options for Getting Upstairs with a Physical Disability

Senior man with disability and cane struggling to use stairs.

7 Bathroom Safety Tips for Seniors and People with Disabilities

Bathroom safety tips for seniors and people with disabilities. Collage of items to prevent slips and falls.

ADA Grab Bars for Bathroom Safety with Style

Grab bars for bathroom safety and style. Accessible shower for seniors and people with disabilities.

Chronic Illness

The American Medical Association Is Finally Ditching the Racist BMI

African American girl wearing striped dress.

Why You Should Get Outside Whatever the Weather (Especially When You Don’t Want To)

Woman with a chronic illness spending time outside with snow.

Studies Show Medical AI Is Racist. As a Black Woman, This Terrifies Me.

Racism in AI large language models. AI code overlay on image of a Black patient talking to a doctor.

Empowering Self-Advocacy: Navigating Self-Diagnosis Conversations with Your Doctor

Doctor discussing self-diagnosis with a patient.

6 Things to Consider Before Moving Out-of-State with a Disability

Tips for moving out-of-state with a disability.

How Ergonomic Office Chairs Can Help People with Chronic Pain

The best ergonomic office chairs for people with back pain.

Disability

How to Stay Warm in the Winter as a Wheelchair User

Tips for coping with cold winter weather if you use a wheelchair or have a disability. Woman in wheelchair wearing a scarf and hat outdoors in snow.

How to Use Public Transit Alone in a New Place as a Physically Disabled Traveler

Tips for taking public transit alone with a disability. Woman in wheelchair waiting to board train at station.

How Google Algorithms Silence Disabled Voices

How Google algoritms silence the voices of people with disabilities. Woman in wheelchair looking at her phone with an ominous overlay of computer code.

The Best States to Live in as a Wheelchair User

Best states to live in as a wheelchair user or person with a disability. Map of the United States.

A Person-Centered Approach to Designing Disability-Inclusive Clinical Trials

Tips for designing disability-inclusive clinical trials

How to Renovate Your Home for Someone with Physical Disabilities

Home renovations for physical disabilities

Mental Health

Finding Hope When Navigating the Labyrinth of Mental Illness

Man navigating a labyrinth of mental illness struggles.

How to Support a Loved One with Bipolar Disorder

Woman supporting her friend with bipolar disorder.

How Art Therapy Can Help You Heal Through Creativity

Person with a palette and paintbrush doing art therapy.

How to Support a Coworker Who Is Struggling with Their Mental Health

Supporting a coworker who is struggling with mental health.

My Mental Illness Is Not Your Bogeyman

My mental illness is not your bogeyman. Drawing of a man wearing a hooded jacket.

Struggling to Get a Clear Mental Illness Diagnosis? You’re Not Alone.

Struggling to get a mental illness diagnosis. Woman walking alone on a mountain path.

Neurodiversity

Weighted Blankets for Autism Reviewed by Autistic Adults

Weighted blankets for autism. Collage of kids and adults using a weighted blanket.

Struggling to Get a Clear Mental Illness Diagnosis? You’re Not Alone.

Struggling to get a mental illness diagnosis. Woman walking alone on a mountain path.

The Ultimate Sensory Bottles Guide for Kids & Adults

Sensory bottles for kids and adults

Ultimate Sensory Bags Guide for Babies, Toddlers, & Kids

Sensory bags for children and adults

The Ultimate Sensory Bin Ideas Guide for Kids of All Ages

Sensory bin ideas for toddlers and children. Collage of kids playing.

A Guide to Sensory-Friendly Bathroom Design

Sensory-friendly bathroom design guide. Luxurious bathtub and soothing blue tile wall.

Parenting Kids with Disabilities

The Ultimate Sensory Bottles Guide for Kids & Adults

Sensory bottles for kids and adults

Ultimate Sensory Bags Guide for Babies, Toddlers, & Kids

Sensory bags for children and adults

The Ultimate Sensory Bin Ideas Guide for Kids of All Ages

Sensory bin ideas for toddlers and children. Collage of kids playing.

Overcoming Challenges Faced by SPED Students

SPED students in elementary school classroom.

When Love Hurts: How Adults Can Help Prevent Toxic Teen Relationships

Preventing toxic teen relationships. Young couple arguing.

10 Sensory-Boosting Therapeutic Gifts for Kids with Autism

Gifts for kids with autism. Weighted blanket, sensory sack, fidget toys and more.
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