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Cuando se habla de inclusión la mayoría de las personas de inmediato piensa en la aceptación de las preferencias sexuales de otros y la igualdad entre hombres y mujeres, pero muy pocas veces piensan en las personas con algún tipo de discapacidad. Ayudarlas a integrarse a la sociedad, como uno más y

The Inclusive Wheelchair Swing allows independent playing and swinging for those who use a wheelchair. Fun for all. Caledonia Play Scotland UK

Winter is wimping out on us so far this season. Thank goodness we can always resort to ice skating indoors! Ice skating provides an amazingly fun way for everyone to play, despite any fears of cold or falling. With more attention on this activity, we are embellishing our techniques for supporting skaters with disabilities on the ice. Here are our favored methods: Assistive Skaters One or more skilled ice skaters can easily assist a new skater with or without props. All Out Adventures shares some of their techniques on this video, which also shows skating on an ice sled. Skatewalker This is a home-made item using PVC pipe, glue and sometimes even screws. It is meant to serve as a balance aid, not to support full weight all of the time. We like to see people wear helmets when using these and work towards independent use if possible. If you make your own skatewalker, we highly recommend 1" pipe. We find 1 1/4" to be less strong and more likely to break. Can be made at varying heights. Users should grip midway along the upper side sections to ensure stability. Gait or Transfer Belt This standard item is a great aid for stand skaters, especially anyone for whom falling is not recommended due to fragility or a previous injury. The transfer belt has handles all the way around, allowing quick assistance when needed without invading personal space. Multiple skaters can more easily support a skater to stay more upright. Portable Folding Ramps and Carpet One or two three foot ramps are incredibly helpful for wheelchair access to the ice. They can be screwed into the threshold for stability. We like to add a short length of carpet coming out from under the ramp to provide a stable transitional spot for anyone who needs it. The end of the carpet can be "glued down" with some water, which quickly freezes it to the ice. This set up allows people using power chairs especially to get enough traction to come back off the ice. Ice Grippers This is of course not technically skating. In some of our programs we invite people on the ice "as they are" from power chair users to non-skaters, creating a near totally inclusive environment. Where rinks allow street shoes, those who truly wish to avoid skates can - using slip-on Yak Trax or other ice gripping devices - while tending to family members or clients, and enjoying the play experience on the ice. The use of ice grippers provides vital support to people assisting individuals using ventilators who have other especially sensitive needs.  Look closely to see the anti-tippers on each sled. Ice Sled anti-tippers We get our ice sleds from Unique Inventions in Ontario, a small company that supplies sled hockey equipment. They will custom fabricate sleds to order. We set our blades wide apart for extra stability and add anti-tippers to the backs of the blades under the seat, to prevent sled users from tipping over backwards by accident. Its a piece of aluminum rod that extends back from the blade above the ice and acts as a brace. Ice Sled seat add-on A jacket serves as a cover for a personal seating device strapped to the ice sled. Some wheelchair users can transfer their seating devices right onto the sled. This works especially well for kids who need their usual or custom seating support. A few extra straps can help secure such items to the sled. Pieces of foam can be taped on or simply inserted under the legs as shown to provide additional support and protection from the cold beneath. We also have extra "chest straps" available to provide additional torso support for those who may need it on sleds with higher seat backs. Ice Sled outrigger prototype We are in the process of developing an added piece to act as an outrigger to prevent tipping sideways. Although falling down is an expected part of ice skating, some sled skaters really need to not tip over. Ice Sled grip sticks For those who have difficulty with grip and can move their arms, we staple or bolt adjustable straps to the sled sticks. These allow the palm of the hand to be more secure against the stick and the heel of the hand a place to push down for self propulsion.

HIKING! Our accessible hiking program visits various state and urban parks in Massachusetts from late spring through October. Join Stavros Outdoor Access and explore new places, meet new people and enjoy nature walks, letterboxing, scavenger hunts and theme related activities pertaining to the location. Bring your lunch. Collect DCR passport stamps at each park. Sighted guides available. Limited transportation to some western Massachusetts parks. Program cost: $3 per person, $5 for families, $25 per group. Call 413-259-0009 to register! June 10 Great Brook Farm State Park, Carlisle Dairy Barn Tour June 12 Robinson State Park, Agawam Nature Activities June 17 Halibut Point State Park, Rockport Quarry Tour June 24 Pittsfield State Forest, Pittsfield Nature Scavenger Hunt July 9 Rutland State Park, Rutland Letterboxing July 16 Blue Hills Reservation Nature Activities July 22 Boston Common ADA Celebration/Demo August 5 Walden Pond State Reservation, Concord Pond-side Hike August 12 Webb Memorial State Park, Weymouth Scavenger Hunt September 1 Spectacle Island, Boston Harbor Ferry trip and Island Tour Septmeber 16 Borderland State Park, Sharon Mansion Tour Oct 7 Mt. Tom State Reservation Beaver Pond Exploration Oct 17 Maudslay State Park, Newburyport Haunted Hike KAYAKING! Our most popular activity takes place with on flat water with a lifeguard present at a few locations: Program cost: $5 per person at most programs, inquire when pre-registering. Walden Pond State Reservation, Concord: Mondays: July 6-August 17 9:45am - 3:15pm. Call All Out Adventures to register at 413-584-2052. D.A.R. State Forest, Goshen: Mondays: July 6- 20 and August 3. 10am - 3pm. Call Stavros Outdoor Access at 413-259-0009 to register. D.A.R. State Forest, Goshen: Wednesdays: July 1 - August 12. 9:45am - 4:15pm. Call All Out Adventures at 413-584-2052 to register. Regatta Point, Quinsigamond State Park, Worcester: Thursdays: July 30 - Sept 3. 9:45am-3:15pm. Call All Out Adventures at 413-584-2052 to register. Hopkinton State Park, Hopkinton: Thursdays: July 9-30. 10am-3pm. Call Boating in Boston at 617-299-3392 to register. Charles River, Waltham: Tuesdays and Thursdays: Beginners: July 16, 21 and 23 from 1-3pm. Intermediate: July 28 (1-3pm and July 30 (6-8pm). River Trip ( 6 miles): Saturday, July 18 10am-3pm. Strengthen your kayak skills with explorations of the Charles River - a lovely opportunity to enjoy the winding river. Call Waypoint Adventure at 617-244-5472 to reserve your space! CYCLING! Join All Out Adventures and Center for Human Development's Disability Resource Program on the newly paved Norwottuck Rail Trail in Hadley. Combined adaptive bike fleets from these two organizations plus DCR's Universal Access Program offer a wide array of bikes to try out for kids and adults including handcycles, recumbents, trikes and tandems. Cost is $3 per person or use an AOA seasonal pass. Pre-registration required - call 413-584-2052. Fridays: June 19, 26, July 10, 17, 24, 31 and August 7, 14, 21, 28. 10am-3pm. 8 Railroad Street, Hadley. Join All Out Adventures and DCR's Universal Access Program for 2 adaptive cycling dates at Artesani Park in Brighton along the Charles River (Boston). Thursdays: July 16 and September 17 from 11am-3pm. Same cost as above. CANOEING! Experiencing canoeing with All Out Adventures in three locations. Program cost: $5 per person. Call 413-584-2052 to register. DAR State Forest: Tuesdays: July 7 and 14. 9:45am-4:15pm. Hampton Ponds State Park, Westfield: Tuesdays: July 28 and August 4. 9:45am-4:15pm. Connecticut River, Sunderland: Explore a section of the big river north or south from the Sunderland bridge. This is a great next step for those with previous experience on flatwater with our program. Paddle around First Island north of the bridge in the morning or travel downstream in the afternoon to Hatfield. Tuesdays: July 21 and August 11. SAILING! Join Community Boating, Inc. on the Esplanade in Boston for daily sailing on the Charles River June 15 through September 27. Program cost is based on "pay what you can". Call 617-523-1038 to register for this very popular program. Summer: June 15-September 27 Days vary - call for schedule Thursdays: Racing 12:30-8:30pm ROWING! Learn to row or scull with Holyoke Rows at Jones Ferry in Holyoke. Specialized rowing shells and adaptive support as needed. Enjoy exercising on the Connecticut River and/or train for competition. Sign up for an hour long experience! Free, but pre-registration is required. Thursdays May-October. Program cost: Free. Call 413-586-8612 to register. HORSEBACK RIDING! Join Windrush Farm at Bradley Palmer State Park in Topsfield for a gentle ride in the forest. This year’s riding program will be held on Monday August 17 and Tuesday August 18 from 10:00am-2:00pm. This program is free! To receive waivers, register and reserve a spot, call Gigi at (617) 626-1294 or Jesse at (978) 682-7855. If you haven’t tried horseback riding yet, don’t miss your chance this year! Sign up early as the popular program fills up fast! OTHER DCR's Universal Access Program will sponsor hiking and cycling demonstrations at the ADA 25 year anniversary celebration on the Boston Common on Wednesday, July 22. Ice Skating and BBQ! Join us at the Cronin Rink on Wednesday, August 26 from 11am - 2pm for a new twist on summer fun! Cool off on the ice with adaptive skating equipment and enjoy an outdoor barbeque! Free program! Bring your side dishes, snacks and drinks to accompany burgers and dogs provided. Pre-register by calling 413-545-5758.

Dreaming of a fully wheelchair accessible beach vacation? Then get ready to add Florida to your bucket list! From rollable beach mats to special wheelchairs, the Sunshine State is waiting for you and your wheels.

Counties, Cities, Towns, National & State Parks, other government and non-profit organizations officials, as well as any individual willing to increase accessibility to their beaches should consider providing our PathMat Beach Access Mat to comply with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) guidelines. Temporary ADA Beach Access Mat PathMat Beach Access Mats have been specifically […]

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Hundreds of beaches throughout the U.S. have beach chairs available to rent or borrow. Michael Collins helps you plan a truly accessible vacation.

Image Source The earliest records of wheelchairs date back to both China and Greece in the 69th century BC, and the device as we know it today was created by mechanical engineers Harry Jennings and Herbert Everest, who designed a steel collapsible model in 1933. The past few decades have also seen technology make a

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Four years after breaking his neck, quadriplegic James Gribble is swinging a club around the Moore Park golf course in Sydney.

Fabricamos baños a medida para personas con discapacidad o mayores. Platos de ducha y mamparas de ducha para personas de movilidad reducida y para 3ª edad

Daqui 1 semana se comemora o Halloween – o Dia das Bruxas, para deixar mais abrasileirado. Essa tradição norte-americana tem chegado com força por aqui nos últimos anos, com diversas festinhas temáticas para a galera ir fantasiada. E escolher algo divertido é sempre uma dificuldade, né? Então, que tal conferir algumas ideias legais para a data? Veja: 1. Você pode homenagear alguém da sua família, como a avó, por exemplo 2. Essa é para casais que adoram postar fotos no Instagram 3. Já que os unicórnios estão na moda, transforme-os em algo assustador 4. O Peter Pan com sua sombra é uma ótima pedida sempre 5. Aposte nos clássicos: essa fantasia inspirada em "Beetlejuice – Os Fantasmas se Divertem" é fantástica! 6. Também é possível pensar em temas da atualidade, como a obra destruída de Banksy 7. O capricho nos detalhes também chama a atenção 8. Que tal esta fantasia fácil e prática de Ying & Yang? 9. Você também pode ir de seu animal de estimação, que claramente não parece curtir essas tradições 10. Seja criativo! *** Você conhece a newsletter do Mega Curioso? Semanalmente, produzimos um conteúdo exclusivo para os amantes das maiores curiosidades e bizarrices deste mundão afora! Cadastre seu email e não perca mais essa forma de mantermos contato!

See pictures of the first wheelchair accessible beach in Mexico, opened a few weeks ago in Playa del Carmen.

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The Carousel premium, padded, sliding transfer bench and bath/shower chair is the perfect bathroom aid for individuals with decreased and/or painful mobility challenges. It is the only transfer bench designed to eliminate both falls and skin tears. In addition, the swivel seat eliminates the need for the device to protrude inconveniently into the bathroom like many old style, non-swiveling models. The Carousel is the only transfer bench that incorporates a padded seat base, backrest and pivoting armrests for the ultimate in safety and comfort. The soft padding prevents skin tears and feels much warmer to the skin than standard hard plastic models. All surfaces are easy to clean and disinfect. The quick, tool-less height adjustment feature allows the Carousel to integrate perfectly with virtually every tub on the market. The frame is constructed of rustproof aluminum for years of reliable use. Designed by frontline healthcare workers with decades of experience in safe bathing and transfers, the Carousel is considered the best-in-class transfer bench/bath/shower chair product by nurses, physiotherapists and doctors across the country. Overall Horizontal Travel Of Seat: 12\". Adjustable Width Armrests: 17\" narrowest and 19\" widest (inside dimension between arm rests). Leg Height Adjustment Increment: every 0.5\". Overall Width Of Frame (Right to Left): 34\" in highest position setting and 33\" in lowest position setting. Height To Top Of Backrest: 35\" in highest position setting. Overall Depth Of Frame (Front To Back): 20\" in highest position setting and 22\" in lowest position setting. Seat Height Adjustment: 19\" lowest, 23.5\" highest. Seat Belt is included. *Note: 4\" leg extensions are available to purchase if needed. Weight Capacity: 330 lbs.

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