Co-located with Abilities International Accessibility Conference
Explore articles with practical tips, opinion pieces and in-depth stories designed to enhance independence and improve quality of life for people with disabilities, their caregivers and supporters.
Get disability news and information delivered to your inbox.
Explore grants, nonprofit programs, vocational rehabilitation, veterans benefits, fundraising, rebates, and financing options that can help individuals and families make wheelchair accessible vehicle ownership more affordable.
By Kristen Hartness, Executive DirectorCanines for Disabled Kids When I go on vacation, I want relax and have fun. I don’t want to have to think about how something would…
CTDFF is a chance to see short films by and about people with disabilities and to connect with people with disabilities, disability advocates, and allies.
Costa Rica is an absolutely beautiful travel destination, and IL VIAGGIO TRAVEL makes it possible for a memorable, accessible vacation to Costa Rica to happen.
Standard lice treatments fail over 98% of the time due to resistance. A former Abilities Expo education director explains why, how one prescription option works differently for medically complex families.
Paralyzed after a childbirth injury, Yolanda Vicente remained resilient. Now a Certified Travel Advisor and photographer, she builds accessible vacations, weddings and honeymoons, making travel dreams possible for everyone.
The positive impact that a pet can have on the lives of their human partners with disabilities and mental health challenges cannot be overstated!
Chicago’s CRT community is gearing up for a major two-day industry gathering as the Abilities International Accessibility Conference arrives at the Renaissance Schaumburg Convention Center on June 11–12, 2026.
Illinois ABLE accounts provide people with disabilities a way to save money tax-free without losing benefits, offering financial freedom, independence, and a path to a more secure future.
Celebrate Global Accessibility Day with discounted tickets to the Abilities International Accessibility Conference in Chicago, featuring CEU-approved education, hands-on workshops, and practical learning across assistive technology and CRT.
People with disabilities are tired of scattered advice, inaccessible “accessible” tech and products that don’t fit real life. We’re trying to figure out what actually works — and what doesn’t.
Accessible travel shouldn’t feel like a gamble. From unreliable accessibility information to equipment concerns and unclear policies, disabled travelers and caregivers often face stress long before the trip begins.
