Disability Support & Advice from Peer Experts

Check out our latest articles with disability coping tips, support, and life hacks from peer experts. Here at The Ability Toolbox, you can learn from disabled people like you who understand what you’re going through.


 

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Assistive Apps and Tools for Adjusting to Hearing Loss

Hearing loss is the third most prevalent chronic physical condition in the US, trailing behind arthritis and heart disease.  Approximately 1 in 15 Americans ...

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Inaccessible Diagnostic Medical Equipment Puts Disabled People at Risk

Inaccessible diagnostic medical equipment such as exam tables, mammogram machines, X-rays, and MRIs can cost lives. Disabled people are not expendable and ...

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Preventing Disability Burnout: 5 Ways to Take Care of Yourself

I am familiar with the physical and mental challenges of living with a disability as I was born with cerebral palsy, spastic diplegia. Due to spastic and ...

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Wheelchair Rapunzel: A Toxic Influencer Who Exploits Her Caregivers and Child

Wheelchair Rapunzel, a social media influencer known for her disability-centric content, has found herself at the center of controversy due to her alleged ...

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Breaking the Stigma Surrounding Mental Illness in Literature

Mental illness is a common yet often misunderstood condition that affects millions of people worldwide. Unfortunately, there is still a significant stigma ...

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Mark Rober’s Stair Climbing Wheelchair Is Only for Those Who Have the Cash

You may know NASA engineer turned STEM educator Mark Rober from his popular video series in which he exacts hilarious revenge on porch pirates with high-tech ...

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How to Buy a Cheap Used Wheelchair (or Even Get One for Free!)

If you need help getting around, this guide can help you buy a used wheelchair, or even find a free one, so you can enjoy greater mobility and independence. ...

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The Lightest Folding Electric Wheelchair for Travel

If you have limited mobility, a folding electric wheelchair can empower you to be active in your community, go on cruises, and even travel by air wherever you ...

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How to Repair a Broken Power Wheelchair at Home

If you or a loved one uses a power wheelchair, you probably worry about it breaking down and leaving you stranded while waiting for your durable medical ...

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How to Find a Good Durable Medical Equipment Provider

If you have a disability and need a wheelchair or other mobility device, finding the right durable medical equipment provider is critical to ensuring your ...

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Should I Buy a Wheelchair Out-of-Pocket or Use Insurance?

If you have a disability or you're aging and need help getting around, you may be considering using a wheelchair. Many people immediately assume their health ...

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How to Get Your Health Insurance to Pay for a Power Wheelchair

These tips can help you get your health insurance to pay for a power wheelchair so you can enjoy greater mobility and independence. In this guide, written by a ...

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