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Enhance Mobility With Balance Basics DVD: Carol Dickman’s Workout Helps Improve Health & Prolong Independence

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By: Feature Writer Andrew Leibs

Teaching Sports to Blind Children: Camp Abilities Makes Sports Education Accessible to Sight Impaired

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By: Feature Writer Andrew Leibs

Jubilee Sailing Trust: Accessible Tall Ship Adventures Designed for Disabled Persons

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By: Feature Writer Andrew Leibs

BrainPort Vision Device: Revolutionary Assistive Technology Helps Blind See with Their Tongue

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By: Feature Writer Andrew Leibs

Blind Everest Climber Inspires Students: Inner Vision, Not Goals, Drive Mountaineer Erik Weihenmayer

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By: Feature Writer Andrew Leibs

Web Radio Resources for the Blind: Sites Help Visually Impaired Broadcast, Connect, and Manage Content

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By: Feature Writer Andrew Leibs

Accessibility Aids from Tetra Society: Innovative Solutions Enhance Quality of Life for Disabled Persons

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By: Feature Writer Andrew Leibs

Accessible Sailing for People with Disabilities: Community Boating Boston Modify Sailboats for Physically Challenged

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By: Barbara Shema

Spinning is Accessible Low-Vision Workout: Special Indoor Bikes, Music Make for a Healthy, Heart-Pounding Ride

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By: Feature Writer Andrew Leibs

Llama Trek for Blind in Colorado: Weeklong Rockies Hike is Accessible Adventure for Visually Impaired

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By: Feature Writer Andrew Leibs

Training Disabled Shooters: NRA’s Vanessa Warner Makes Hunting, Shooting Sports More Accessible

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By: Feature Writer Andrew Leibs

Disabled Shooting Resources: NRA Serves Wheelchair Hunters, Paralympic Pistol Hopefuls, & More

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By: Feature Writer Andrew Leibs

Torball: Indoor Team Sport for the Blind Remains Popular

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By: Feature Writer Andrew Leibs

Cerebral Palsy No Barrier to Art: Dan Keplinger’s Paintings Explore the Experience of Disability

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By: Feature Writer Andrew Leibs

Accessible Art Resources: Programs Help Disabled Find Experience, Expression Through Art

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By: Feature Writer Andrew Leibs

USABA Disabled Cycling Camp: Blind and Physically Disabled Riders Eligible for Developmental Camp

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By: Feature Writer Andrew Leibs

Bowling for the Blind: Accessibility to the Sight Impaired Makes Bowling a Popular Pastime

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By: Feature Writer Andrew Leibs

Stampede for VIPS, Louisville, Kentucky: 5K Road Race for the Blind Takes Place at Churchill Downs in August

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By: Feature Writer Andrew Leibs

Adaptive Tennis Serves Many Disabilities: Sport Accessible to the Blind, Amputees, and Those in Wheelchairs

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By: Feature Writer Andrew Leibs

All Sports, All Ages: Fitness, Sport for the Mature Age

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By: Sally Luxton

New Audible Basketball for the Blind: Beeping Ball Helps Blind Players Locate, Dribble, and Shoot

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By: Feature Writer Andrew Leibs

Oral Hull Summer Camps for the Blind: Four Camps in 2009 Offer Blind Accessible Adventures in Oregon

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By: Feature Writer Andrew Leibs

Vision 5K Road Race for the Blind: Elite Runners to Compete for Prize Money, US 5K Championship in June

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By: Feature Writer Andrew Leibs

Profile of New England Disabled Sports: NEDS Offers a Full Range of Adaptive Winter Sports Programs

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By: Feature Writer Andrew Leibs

Achilles International Profile: Track Club Turns Disabled into Marathoners

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By: Feature Writer Andrew Leibs

13 Activities for Children in Power Wheelchairs: Bringing Fun and Imagination to Kids with Limited Mobility

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By: Kimberley Powell

NARHA Equine Therapy Programs: NARHA Promotes Excellence in Equine-Assisted Activities

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By: Feature Writer Andrew Leibs

Wheelchair Sports Activities for Kids: Promoting Physical Activity in Children who use Wheelchairs

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By: Kimberley Powell

USA's Leaps of Faith Disabled Water Ski Club: Adaptive Ski Program Offers Confidence, Fulfillment for the Disabled

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By: Feature Writer Andrew Leibs

Art, Writing Contests for the Blind: Outlets for Expression Abound for Blind and Low-Vision Students

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By: Feature Writer Andrew Leibs

Cartoons to Empower Type-I Diabetics: Artist’s Book Promotes Humor as Means of Managing Life With Diabetes

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By: Feature Writer Andrew Leibs

AEB 2009 Multimodal Art Conference: Researchers, Practitioners Meet to Make Art Education Accessible

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By: Feature Writer Andrew Leibs

Accessible Recreation in Breckenridge, CO: Colorado Nonprofit Offers Disabled Persons Accessible Adventures

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By: Feature Writer Andrew Leibs

Paralympic Sports Camp For US Vets: Weekend Event in NH Enables Wounded Soldiers to Try Winter Sports

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By: Feature Writer Andrew Leibs

Obama Film Free, Accessible Online: DCMP Hosts Captioned, Audio-Described Documentary, "Power of Change"

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By: Feature Writer Andrew Leibs

2009 Camps for Blind Youth, Adults: Summer Camps Offer Blind and Visually Impaired Recreation, Education

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By: Feature Writer Andrew Leibs

Winter X Games 13 Mono Skier X: World’s Top Disabled Skiers to Bang & Clack in Grueling Course Race

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By: Feature Writer Andrew Leibs

APH Products Promote Play, Fitness: New Book Shows Blind Children How to Play, Interact With Classmates

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By: Feature Writer Andrew Leibs

AbilityPLUS Recreation Profile: Nonprofit’s Adaptive Programs Designed for Skiers of All Abilities

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By: Feature Writer Andrew Leibs

Breast Cancer Booklet in Braille: NBP Offers Blind Readers Free American Cancer Society Publication

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By: Feature Writer Andrew Leibs

A Camp Wapanacki Tribute Book: Memories, Photos Sought from Attendees of America’s First Blind Camp

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By: Feature Writer Andrew Leibs

A Profile of Full Radius Dance: Atlanta Company is a Leader in Physically Integrated Modern Dance

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By: Feature Writer Andrew Leibs

Read How You Want: Australian Company's Accessible Books Address Reading Challenges

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By: Feature Writer Andrew Leibs

Yoga DVDs For the Disabled: Carol Dickman Has Pioneered Ways to Make Yoga Accessible to All

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By: Feature Writer Andrew Leibs

Makers of Accessible Clothing: Specialty Designers Offer Fashionable Functionality to the Disabled

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By: Feature Writer Andrew Leibs

Share Your Disability Videos: Webbytalents.com Lets Disabled Create, Connect, and Build Community

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By: Feature Writer Andrew Leibs

Free Accessible Downloads from PBS: Award-Winning Presidential Bios Available Till Inauguration Day

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By: Feature Writer Andrew Leibs

USABA Offers Full Slate in 2009: Camps, Competitions Fill Calendar for Blind Athletes, Veterans

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By: Feature Writer Andrew Leibs

APH to Update the "Game of Squares": Survey Seeks Input for Redesign of Classic Blind Board Game

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By: Feature Writer Andrew Leibs

Lights, Camera, Access! A Talk With Actress and Disability Advocate Leesa Levinson

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By: Feature Writer Andrew Leibs

Holiday Gift Ideas for the Blind: AFB Offers Tips on Giving to and Hosting Those with Vision Loss

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By: Feature Writer Andrew Leibs

Vermont Adaptive Ski & Sports: VAS&S Develops Sports and Recreation Programs for All Disabilities

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By: Feature Writer Andrew Leibs

USABA Judo Video for Blind Athletes: USABA Launches Video Series to Augment Blind Sports Participation

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By: Feature Writer Andrew Leibs

USABA Blind Ski Festival in VT: Visually Impaired Can Learn Alpine or Nordic Skiing and Racing

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By: Feature Writer Andrew Leibs

A Talk With Ableize's Robin Kettle: British Tetraplegic Sees Improvement in Wheelchair Accessibility

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By: Feature Writer Andrew Leibs

Dialogue in the Dark: Traveling Exhibit Presents Blindness as Perspective, Not Disability

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By: Feature Writer Andrew Leibs

Therapeutic Horseback Riding: Equine Therapy is Now Used to Treat a Wide Range of Disabilities

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By: Feature Writer Andrew Leibs

Wave Builds for Accessible Surfing: Some Disabled People Surf for Therapy, Others for Sheer Joy

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By: Feature Writer Andrew Leibs

Horseshoe Pitching for the Blind: Midnite Ringers Seek More Blind and Visually Impaired Participants

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By: Feature Writer Andrew Leibs

Accessible Baseball and Softball: Accommodations for the Disabled Reinforce Game’s Universality

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By: Feature Writer Andrew Leibs

Providing Barrier-Free Recreation: Northeast Passage Makes Outdoor Activities Accessible to Disabled

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By: Feature Writer Andrew Leibs

New Fitness Products for the Blind: Companies Target the Sight Impaired With Adaptive Exercise Programs

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By: Feature Writer Andrew Leibs

Packing for an Overseas Trip: Wise Advice on Travelling to Foreign Destinations

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By: Debbie Roome

Tandems Open Road to Blind Cycling: Bikes Built for Two Make Exercise, Recreation Accessible for Blind

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By: Feature Writer Andrew Leibs

Camp for Disabled in Adirondacks: John Dillon Park Opens 200 Acres of Woods and Water to Wheelchairs

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By: Feature Writer Andrew Leibs

Ski for Light Elects New President: Marion Elmquist Leads Renowned X-C Ski Program for the Disabled

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By: Feature Writer Andrew Leibs

Accessible Camps for Blind Youth: Programs Offer Everything from Adaptive Sports to Piloting a Plane

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By: Feature Writer Andrew Leibs

Blind Road Races Make Strides: Competitive Options Increase for Blind, Visually Impaired Runners

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By: Feature Writer Andrew Leibs

Achilles Track Club Reaches 25: Wheelchair, Blind, Amputee, Disabled Athletes Hail Anniversary

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By: Feature Writer Grace Lichtenstein

Beach Walking on The Moray Firth: Short Walks Along Scotland's Beautiful Northeast Coast.

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By: Ross Adkin

London After The 2012 Olympics: UK Government Planning Eco-Friendly Olympic Sites in East London

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By: Ross Adkin

Accessible Tourism in Brussels: Enjoy an Accessible Holiday in Belgium's Capital

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By: Monica Guy

Improving Disabled Access: 10 Easy, Cheap Ways to Improve Access for Older and Disabled People

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By: Monica Guy

On the Nature of Food Allergy: Allergy Expert Paul J. Hannaway, M.D.'s Clear, Informative Book

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By: Jill Browne

Updated Canadian Rules: Canadian Transportation Agency Updates Accessibility Rules (Sept/07)

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By: Jill Browne

How to Host a Sick Person: If Your Guest Falls Ill, Treat Them With Gentle Care

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By: Jill Browne

Therapeutic and Sensory Gardens: Gardens Designed to Stimulate, Revive, Comfort and Nourish

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By: Jill Browne

Using GPS as a Travel Aid: A Handheld GPS Unit Can Help Scout Out the Route On the Ground

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By: Jill Browne

Easy Access Europe by Rick Steves: A review of tour guide Rick Steves' accessible travel book.

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By: Jill Browne

Australia - Public Toilet Map: Finding a public toilet in Australia is easy

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By: Jill Browne

Disabled Holiday Info - SW England: First-hand information provided by the UK group Disabled Holiday Information, about the South West of England

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By: Jill Browne

Disabled Holiday Info - Wales: First-hand information provided by the UK group Disabled Holiday Information, about Wales

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By: Jill Browne

Air Canada for Wheelchair Users: Air Canada offers a variety of special services, including on-board wheelchairs and assistance

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By: Jill Browne

Special Meals on United Airlines: If your flight includes meal service, United offers a variety of special meals.

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By: Jill Browne

Getting to Windsor Castle: Accessible Travel to Royal Windsor's Beautiful Castle

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By: Jill Browne

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