“It’s A Time to Focus on Abilities, Not Disabilities” Jason Shawndale Steen It was a Beautiful Foggy Morning, Kalpana left her bed, did her daily chores and with a Coffee in her hand saw the Newspaper. The Newspaper Headlines said, […]
10 People who Suceeded In Life after Winning to Disability
“ Life is Problems, Living is Solving Problems” Raymond E Feist We all face difficulties in our day to day lives, but does that mean we run away from them? Many of us try to Run away from Problems, but […]

Types of Artificial Limbs
Types of Artificial Limbs What are artificial limbs? Prosthetics or even known as artificial limbs is a device which helps users who have lost their limbs in an accident or due to some other reasons to regain an independent lifestyle. […]
Anthropomorphism Index of Mobility for Artificial Hands
Abstract The increasing development of anthropomorphic artificial hands makes necessary quick metrics that analyze their anthropomorphism. In this study, a human grasp experiment on the most important grasp types was undertaken in order to obtain an Anthropomorphism Index of Mobility […]
8 Recommended Books About Disability
Throughout the history of literature many authors have thought up characters based on their personal experiences or of others they have known, creating unique personalities that take on a life of their own. These eight books that deal with disability are examples […]
How to Talk to Children About Disability
As adults, it is our privilege and responsibility to teach our children about the world and the way in which it works. Some lessons seem to come more naturally than others. “Don’t touch the hotplate” and “look before you cross the road” balance readily on the tips of our […]
Multiple Sclerosis and Living Life to The Fullest
Multiple Sclerosis is a disease that occurs when the immune system attacks the myelin sheath, a protective layer that covers nerve fibres, causing damage to nerve cells in the brain and spinal cord. Deterioration of the nerve cells limits communication between […]
Tools of an Active Life: Hand Bikes
Adapted bikes are a great way to expose people with disabilities to new forms of recreation, exercise, and travel. There’s no shortage of choices when it comes to adapted hand bikes, making it easy for you to choose a model that is […]
Tips for Parents of Children With Disabilities
Raising a child is a huge and challenging responsibility. When that child has a physical or intellectual disability the challenges can seem even greater. Children with disabilities may have special educational needs, or require specialist equipment or support. Parents or […]
The Paralympic Winter Games – Have You Tried Out These Sports?
The Paralympic summer games is not the only sport event worth watching – the winter games are equally exciting. Since 1976, they are held after the Olympic Winter Games. Para-skiing was the first discipline that was introduced. Throughout the years, the […]