See and Be Safe

Can you afford not to be seen? See and be safe Is a woman owned minority business Specializing in the Design, manufacture and sale of high visibility retro reflective Products geared towards the automotive industry As well as senior communities, and any users of durable medical equipment such as scooters, wheelchairs or walkers. With a 15 years track record in retro reflective products, SEE and BE SAFE services a vast spectrum of clients including the major rehabilitation facilities, foundations, car manufacturers and schools - anyone who recognizes safety as a priority. As well as products geared towards the automotive industry,See and Be Safe offers a wide variety of products including grip solutions,Nonslip technology And safety solutions. Visit our website at www.SeeandBeSafe.com

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Emerging Technologies Will Achieve Employment Equity for People with Disabilities - Diplomatic Courier

You would be forgiven for worrying that a robot might steal your job. Entrepreneur Daniel Nadler predicts that between 33 and 50 percent of financiers will lose their jobs to automation software by 2026. And U.S. President Barack Obama’s February 2016 economic report to Congress showed an 0.83 median probability that the lowest-paid workers will …

New innovations in technology such as more accurate voice recognition are making employment opportunities for the disabled community more and more readily available. While many are losing their jobs to technology, those often overlooked for a position are now more visible and able to perform.

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The highest level of competition for an athlete with a disability is the Paralympic games. It's a great honor to the athletes who train hard to be the best at their discipline to represent their country. Several athletes from team USA took the time to debunk  10 myths and misconceptions about being a Paralympian.

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FACT CHECK: Did Some U.S. Cities Have 'Ugly Laws' to Keep Disabled People Out of Sight?

Chicago didn't repeal its 'ugly law' banning people deemed 'diseased, maimed, mutilated or in any way deformed' from public spaces until 1974.

In the United States of America up until the 70s you can be arrested for having a disability. Thankfully, we now have the Americans with disabilities act to protect us from such arcane and cruel laws.

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What to Know Before Opening an ABLE Account

ABLE plans aid people with disabilities, but consider tax incentives and fees before opening an account.

The Achieving a Better Life Experience act took  a decade of lobbying to pass and allows individuals with disabilities the option of putting away savings while not harming their ability to have services. Check out these questions on what to ask before opening up an account.

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Baggage handlers for airlines are notorious for not being the most gentle with what they are taking care of.. When that cargo happens to be somebody's power wheelchair and only way of mobility at their destination the damage done can be more in just $'s. This handy product locks out the controls rendering a power chair unusable through its power access

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15 Common Situations I've Faced as a Wheelchair User

"1. You’re at bum height all day."

I contributed to the mighty.com lists several of the most common situations you face in a chair, some which are humorous some a little more personal. Give them a read and check off how many you have experienced.

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According to a recent study, Obamacare’s expansion of Medicaid coverage to people living just above the poverty line may be responsible for more disabled

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Dating With a Disability

This week on Open Dialogue, we tackle the topic of disability and dating. Andrew Gurza, Tiffiny Carlson, and Spencer Williams join the panel to chat about disclosure, dating websites, and sexuality.

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Dolls With Disabilities Escape The Toy Hospital, Go Mainstream

Longtime toymakers are broadening their horizons — offering dolls and other figures with hearing aids, wheelchairs and insulin pumps in city scenes, not just hospitals. That's a start, activists say.

As more people with disabilities push for accessibility toymakers are taking heed . With more and more dolls, action figures and toys in the market children will be able to learn how to interact with people with the same issues.

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Can Science Help Paralyzed Women Restore Their Sex Lives? - Tonic

A new surgery aims to do just that.

An experimental surgery that could return the ability to orgasm for women? I doubt that there are very many with paralysis who wouldn't welcome such a medical advancement. Read the article how it's done right here

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Access Denied

Despite signing UN treaty on rights of persons with disabilities, Pakistan far from making its infrastructure inclusive

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5 “Quad Tricks” for Managing a Day at Home Solo

It’s tough for a quad to manage a day at home solo and still get all our needs met. We have to figure out eating, drinking, turning on the TV, grabbing our laptops, grabbing caffeine, maybe throwing on a sweater and packing a backpack — all

Even if you are prescribed 24/7 care with a personal care aide were knows there are things that come up and you will end up on your own. Takes many years of practice and an open mind to find out what works right for you but here are five tricks for managing a day at home solo from a contributor to New Mobility Magazine

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Wandering Bill Falls Short

Controversial, last-minute changes proved too much for a bill designed to provide tracking devices and other resources to those with developmental disabilities at risk of wandering.

The bill also would have provided funding for law enforcement training on ways to interact with people who have intellectual disabilities. Do you feel this bill should have passed and that it would've been a positive influence?

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Improved Airline Accessibility In The Works

The U.S. Department of Transportation is planning to move forward with new regulations mandating greater accessibility for people with disabilities when they fly.

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Feds Target Disparities In Special Education

With a new rule, the Obama administration is looking to make sure that minority students aren't overrepresented in special education.

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Healthy Holiday Snacks

The holiday season is upon us, and winter weather entices us to snuggle up and stay indoors while enjoying a nice cup of hot chocolate and indulging in a few too many holiday desserts. These festive treats get us in the holiday spirit

If you're a person with a disability enjoying the holidays comes with its ups and downs. As much as we like to enjoy our comfort foods and favorite holiday snacks too much sugar can lead to inflammation of the joints, extra weight gain and in balance the blood sugar. These more wholesome holiday treats are a great way to be festive while trying to be more conscientious of your body

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'Tis the season for holiday gift lists. For about eight years after my injury in 1985, I was bothered by annual variations of “gift ideas for wheelchair users,” and I couldn’t figure out why. I’d learned to live and thrive as an adventurous T10 para, and would have been thrilled with a gift of, say, a

Wondering what to get your wheelchair using family member or friend for Christmas? New mobility magazine brings you 12 holiday gifts that a wheelchair user may find handy including experiences that they would love.

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