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Who Will be Driving You?

Autonomous vehicles are getting closer and closer to being on the streets around us. There are some already in use shuttling people from point A to point B. They are not yet out picking you up for the next cab or Uber you hail, but that doesn’t seem too far off. Recently, I had the opportunity to provide my input on making these future robot rides easier for mobility device users. It was great to be involved pointing out potential issues, but also the features I liked. Conducting these quick sessions provides researchers the opportunity to hear from users of all aspects and viewpoints. All mobility device users are not created equally, so our experiences and input are coming from those backgrounds.  Click here to keep reading Adapting to New Movements In Mid-August, Special Tree rehabilitation in Romulus hosted their SCI Mobility & Recreation Expo 2019. Vendors and groups were brought in to showcase various sport & leisure activities for people with Spinal Cord Injuries (SCI). A few of the attractions were adaptive sport demonstrations (tennis, rugby, & basketball), accessible vehicles, clothing adaption for buttons, home modification contractor, and even a few rehab clinics, along with many more who were on-site providing information.  The attendees were mainly people with SCI, ranging from as recently as a few months post injury to over 20 years. Those in the latter stages have been witness to tremendous advances in rehabilitation, wheelchairs, and incorporation of technology into said equipment.  Click here to keep reading The Census is Coming 2020 By: Parrish Stahl  Did you know that Michigan was the only state in the Union following the 2010 census that lost funding because all of our people were not counted? The United States census takes place every 10 years. In very basic terms it's the way we count the number of people in this country. It is vital that everyone get counted because this is how we get funding from tax dollars for programs that we all need. We cannot afford to not have every one of our citizens counted. In the early part of 2020, dis Ability Connections will be helping to count our population with disabilities. We are still working on the details, but stay tuned for updates on how we can help you be counted. Upwards of 20% of our population are people with disabilities. We want to make sure that everybody is included in these incredibly vital numbers.  Following September and its designation as National Preparedness Month, how truly prepared are you for an emergency? Sure, there are different types and even different levels of an emergency. A disaster, such as flooding (#1 natural disaster risk for Michiganders) or a tornado require the forethought to prep ahead. A sudden emergency because the amateur Lumberjack just cut into their own leg with a chainsaw, doesn’t allow for much more than “Call 9-1-1!” or quick drive to the ER. The point is, there are really simple steps you can take that will assist when any emergency situation arises.         A very important part during any emergency is information. First responders can do their jobs best when they have as much information as possible upon arrival. Smart911.com will help provide some of that exact service. FREE. To create a profile, it can be as simple as your name, phone number... Click here to keep reading ‌

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