Dancing on Wheels Company and School Revolutionizes the Perception of Dance

Mary Verdi-Fletcher became the first professional wheelchair dancer in the United States in 1980. She opened her own company, Dancing on Wheels Company and School, in Cleveland, Ohio and is now celebrating her 30th anniversary season. She was born with Spina Bifida which is a birth defect in which the backbone and spinal canal do […]

Assistive Technology Gives Wounded Warriors a Second Chance

The USA Paralympic Games hosts an annual event, The Warrior Games, for wounded, ill and injured service people. The 2011 Warrior Games will be in Colorado Springs, Colorado from May 16 – May 21. The Games serve as an introduction to Paralympic sports for injured service members. The event aims to empower people and inspire recovery. An […]

Accessible Playground to open Memorial Day in Fort Wayne

Summer is right around the corner and one of the most beloved activities for most kids is heading to the park. However, some children with disabilities are unable to access the park equipment. A company called Boundless Playgrounds, Inc. has developed inclusive playgrounds that make it possible for children and adults of all abilities to […]

Transition Skills Program at Easter Seals Crossroads

The Adult Day Services at Easter Seals Crossroads in Indiana is offering a transition skills program for adults with autism or developmental disabilities. Individuals who will benefit from Transitional Skills programming should meet the following criteria: Must be at least 18 years of age Must not be a “flight” risk Must not demonstrate behaviors that […]