Mar 21, 2019 | ACES$ Clients, Improve Life, Stay Informed
While flying with a wheelchair may pose challenges, it doesn’t need to prevent you from having a good trip. Read on to learn how you can plan for a better flight with your wheelchair. The Challenges of Flying With a Wheelchair Airlines may forget to load a bag. They...
Mar 13, 2019 | ACES$ Clients, Advocate, Caregivers, Everyone, Get Involved, Improve Life
March is dedicated to bringing awareness to Multiple Sclerosis (MS), the autoimmune disease that damages the protective lining of nerves. MS can affect any part of the body by reducing the communication between nerve pathways and the brain. Is There a Cure? The short...
Feb 23, 2019 | Improve Life
If you’re a Colorado resident who has a disability that prevents you from paying parking meters, you need a purple placard. This will now exempt you from paying all electronically monitored meters. While Colorado already had a law that exempted some people with...
Feb 23, 2019 | Improve Life, Improve Your Career
Two state universities — Northeastern State University in Tahlequah and University of Science and Arts of Oklahoma in Chickasha — are enabling more students with disabilities to attend college thanks to their residential programs. These programs not only help students...
Feb 21, 2019 | ACES$ Virginia Members, Improve Life, Improve Your Career
Thanks to the Growth Through Opportunity (GTO) Cadet program, Virginians with disabilities are developing life and career skills to reach their independent living goals. By volunteering at the law enforcement organizations, such as the Western Virginia Regional Jail...
Feb 18, 2019 | ACES$ Wyoming Participants, Advocate, Get Involved, Improve Life, Stay Informed
Registration is due by Friday, Feb. 22, 2019 for the March Disability Awareness Luncheon and Advocacy Events on Friday, March 1, 2019 in Cheyenne, WY. Organized by Wyoming’s Governor’s Council on Development Disabilities (WGCDD), the luncheon will showcase the work of...