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The BraunAbility article library is your source for articles on varying industry topics including disability rights, accessible living, product service and maintenance tips, plus additional updates on mobility solutions such as wheelchair accessible vehicles and lifts for full size vans. Don't see what you are looking for? Send us an email at suggestions@braunability.com with requests and suggestions.
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What Are The Paralympics?
How did the Paralympics start? Who can compete in the Paralympics and which sports can they play? Read our guide to all things Paralympics for the answers to your questions.
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Christmas Gift Ideas for Kids in a Wheelchair
Christmas is around the corner, and so is Santa Claus! Here are the best toys & gift ideas to bring happiness to both girls and boys in a wheelchair.
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How to Qualify for Social Security Disability
The process for qualifying for Social Security disability after a spinal cord injury can seem daunting, but resources are available. Get started here.
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Road Safety Advice for Wheelchair Users
BraunAbility’s 12 must-have items for your wheelchair accessible vehicle and road safety advice to make your trips – both long and local – a breeze.
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Road Trip 101 with the Twardowskis
Road trip 101: Wheelchair van travel opens up this world to explore. See tips to make a road trip stress-free and accessible.
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San Antonio's Accessible Amusement Park
Morgan's Wonderland in San Antonio, TX was built by a father for his daughter, but now this accessible amusement park has visitors from all over the world.
SAWs Builds Ramps to the World
BraunAbility employees volunteered with the Indianapolis non-profit SAWs to build wheelchair ramps, helping owners free themselves from their homes.
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Service Dogs: Challenges and Rewards of Owning One
Service dogs are not just your pet, they also involve extreme care. While the benefits of a service dog are numerous, keep in mind the responsibilities too.
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Service Dog Fraud
September is National Service Dog Month, a time to celebrate dogs that have been trained to assist a person with a disability to increase independence.
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A Road Trip Checklist Making Accessible Trips More Fun
An Accessible road trip can best be tackled with an accessible road trip checklist. Think ahead, and don't be left high and dry in the heat of summer!
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Teaching Kids About Disabilities & Inclusion
There's a wrong way to teach your child about disabilities. Check here first at our handy guide for parents on ways of teaching kids about disabilities.
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5 Ways Universal Design Affects Everyone
Universal design - the concept of making things usable, easy and accessible for everyone - has a tendency to be mistaken for the American Disabilities Act.
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The History of the Handicap Parking Sign
Where did the little white figure on the handicap sign come from and how was it developed? Learn about the origin of the handicap parking sign, the ADA, and what to expect in the future.
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The Top 10 Wheelchair Accessible Cities of the US
From Colorado to Washington, these are the top 10 wheelchair accessible cities in the U.S.
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Universal Design 101 with Rosemarie Rossetti, Ph.D.
We take a look into the concept of universal design and learn what it means for the future of homes in the United States.
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Wheelchair Ramp | Handicap Ramps
Wheelchair ramps are a mobility must and made of materials including aluminum or steel handicap ramps, wooden ramps, concrete, or portable wheelchair ramps.