Why disabled young people with life-shortening conditions need better support for intimacy
Until relatively recently, children and young people with life-shortening conditions were not expected to survive into adulthood.
Jan 7, 2026
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Equipment and Supplies: News and Research on Self-Help Devices
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Switching wheelchairs in nursing homes may raise odds of dangerous fractures
Properly matching wheelchairs to the physical capabilities of residents requiring long-term care is critical for maintaining safety and mobility.
Nov 26, 2025
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Why Medicare patients have difficulties accessing wheelchairs through insurance
A University of Minnesota Medical School research team has found that access to wheelchairs through Medicare-listed suppliers is inconsistent and often challenging.
Nov 12, 2025
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Unmet potential: How ALS patients and caregivers are missing out on accessibility features in everyday technology
A recent study has revealed a critical gap in the use of accessibility features among people living with Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (ALS) and their caregivers. Though over 90% of ALS patients surveyed reported daily use ...
Jul 29, 2025
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Customized training can enhance the socio-emotional skills of individuals with multiple disabilities, study shows
Using eye-tracking—a technique for recording and analyzing eye movements—a team from the University of Geneva (UNIGE) has shown that individuals with multiple disabilities can improve their social and emotional skills. ...
Apr 10, 2025
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If a child has extra needs, support can be hard to find—this new approach can help make it easier and quicker
If your child is struggling with certain everyday activities—such as playing with other kids, getting dressed or paying attention—you might want to get them assessed to see if they need additional support.
Apr 5, 2025
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200 years after the creation of braille, blind people in Mali say it has allowed them to fit in
Amadou Ndiaye meticulously ran his fingers across bumps in a piece of paper, making sense of the world he can no longer see.
Mar 20, 2025
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Study finds women are less likely than men to use mobility aids despite greater need
Though the prevalence of disability continues to rise among the over fifties, many people do not have access to the mobility aids—such as canes, walkers, or wheelchairs—that are essential for maintaining independence ...
Dec 13, 2024
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People with blindness and low vision are squeezed by high costs of living, research reveals
Colin Wong, a blind Ph.D. student, can't forget having to pay US$100 for an Uber when he needed to take a standardized test. There was no testing center in San Francisco, where he lived, that could accommodate his disability.
Oct 31, 2024
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Paralympics showcase high-tech prosthetics, but for many people with limb loss, access looks quite different
The Paralympic Games bring to the forefront the role of technology in facilitating access to professional sports for people with amputations. Images of athletes using so-called running blades make us believe in the triumph ...
Sep 18, 2024
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