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May 8, 2014 | by Suzanne Robitaille

A Kiss of Hope for Ovarian Cancer

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Today is World Ovarian Cancer Day, of significance to any woman born on earth. It’s not a disease women often think about—partly because it’s difficult to diagnose. But we should, as the outlook for women with ovarian cancer is grim: Only 45% of the 250,000 women diagnosed globally each year survive the disease. Unlike with breast ... keep reading »-->

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A “Nobel Prize for Disabilities”

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Why JetBlue Started an Autism Travel Program

  • October 1
  • Suzanne Robitaille
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Christina Mendez and her 16-year-old son Damian drove to John F. Kennedy Airport in Queens, New York on a Saturday afternoon. But they didn’t go anywhere. Mendez was helping Damian, who has autism, get acquainted with flying. He’s never been on an airplane. Damian ... keep reading »-->

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Ironside, You Need Better Clothes

  • October 1
  • Stephanie Thomas
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On Wednesday, Ironside, starring Blair Underwood, debuts on NBC. Although Underwood does not have a spinal cord injury, the character he plays, Robert T. Ironside, does. NBC didn’t fit Mr. Underwood with clothing designed for a seated body type. After all, Mr. Underwood can ... keep reading »-->

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Click to Read with Bookshare Web Reader

  • March 5
  • Suzanne Robitaille
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Diary of a Wimpy Kid is now available with just a click. Bookshare, the digital library for people with print disabilities, is making it easier to read copyrighted digital books online. Instead of having to download books or use separate software, Bookshare members can ... keep reading »-->

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Join My Latest Accessible Fashion Crusade

  • March 1
  • Stephanie Thomas
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When I was a radio host in Norfork, Va., five years ago, I began a campaign to raise awareness of the difficulty people with disabilities have finding comfortable, easy-to-wear clothing. I dubbed myself the PJ Deejay and vowed to wear pajamas every day ... keep reading »-->

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My Disability-Owned Business

  • August 27
  • Suzanne Robitaille
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People always seem impressed when I tell them I’m a certified disability-owned business enterprise. Because abledbody is owned by me, and I’m profoundly deaf, and have satisfied the requirements of being a legitimate business owner, the U.S. Business Leadership Network gave me certification ... keep reading »-->

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