Sunrise Medical, a world leader in advanced assistive mobility solutions, is pleased to announce that it has completed two strategic acquisitions in Europe in 2022 – The Helping Hand Company based in the UK and Now Tech based in Hungary – continuing its strong pursuit for strategic improvements and growth. Continue reading Sunrise Medical has completed two strategic acquisitions in Europe in 2022
By the Employer Assistance and Resource Network on Disability Inclusion (EARN)
The challenges brought to daily life in 2020, coupled with an increased understanding about the prevalence of mental health conditions, is spurring employers to consider strategies they can use to support employees’ mental health. Continue reading Helping Employers “Bring Their A Game” to Workplace Mental Health
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For people with multiple sclerosis (MS) and other disabilities, getting dressed can be challenging. Navigating buttons or zippers can feel difficult or even some fabrics feel uncomfortable. A lot of adaptive clothing — garments designed to be functional for people with disabilities — focuses heavily on the function. Tommy Hilfiger hoped to change that by offering a line that’s functional but looks as fashionable as his other clothing lines. Continue reading Tommy Hilfiger’s adaptive clothing line offers more choices for people with MS and other disabilities
By Elizabeth Segran, Fast Company
If you’re living with a disability, small design choices can make a big difference to your quality of life. High bathroom consoles make it hard to wash your hands from a wheelchair; low sofas are hard to get out of when you have a knee condition. Continue reading Pottery Barn debuts 150 pieces of furniture for people with disabilities
By Ashton Jackson, CNBC
In 2021, 77% of workers with disabilities said their employer has done a better job supporting them since the pandemic started. Now, companies are building on that support, with significant increases in leadership and boardroom diversity, according to the 2022 Disability Equality Index report from Disability:IN, a global organization advocating for disability inclusion in the workplace. Continue reading Amazon, Starbucks and Google among best places to work for professionals with disabilities
By Erika Rawes, Digital Trends
As a technology that’s been around for decades, powered wheelchairs aren’t exactly a hotbed of innovation. Aside from some basic improvements in power and battery life, they’ve largely remained the same for the past few years. Continue reading Meet the startup that gives wheelchairs aftermarket superpowers
By Antonia DeBianchi, People
Six Flags has announced its expanding accessibility for park-goers with special needs. Continue reading Six Flags Is Making Its Parks More Accessible for Visitors with Special Needs
Rising up within the south German metropolis of Tuttlingen, Patrick Schilling could not use his native library. Continue reading Meet the Google Dealmaker Advocating for Disabled Workers
By Gaurav Sood, Yanko Design
Everyone deserves a pair of sneakers that amplifies the craving for everyday success. That said, the power of comfortable and accessible footwear should not be exclusive. Thankfully Reebok really wants to help the physically challenged community with a gimmick-free collection of lifestyle and performance-oriented sneakers. Continue reading REEBOK’S ADAPTIVE FOOTWEAR COLLECTION TRULY WANTS TO MAKE LIFE EASIER FOR DISABLED
By YAHOO! Entertainment
Dr. Hassan Akinbiyi, a leader in physiatry and rehabilitative medicine from Scottsdale, Ariz., is pleased to announce his partnership with Hanger Clinic, to provide Virtual Prosthetic Clinics. Continue reading Meet the Black Doctor Reshaping the Industry With Virtual Prosthetic Clinics to Help Amputee Patients
