Archive for July, 2008
Camp Allen
Friday, July 25th, 2008In the southern edge of Bedford, Massachusetts lies a very special place. Camp Allen, a camp that was started in 1931 by Dr. Edward Allen, is tucked away at the end of a dusty dirt road in this quiet town. Camp Allen was initially started as a camp for blind girls, [...]
The Americans with Disabilities Act
Friday, July 18th, 2008In 1990 President George Bush signed the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) into law. It is aimed at preventing discrimination towards those who are mobility challenged.
The ADA covers several areas and makes discriminating against someone who is disabled illegal. A disability is defined as a physical impairment which greatly limits life activity. Often whether someone [...]
Wheelchairs and Airlines
Friday, July 11th, 2008
Over two million Americans use wheelchairs. There are many different kinds of wheelchairs and electric power wheelchairs allow a tremendous amount of freedom and mobility. Many public places also offer wheelchairs to their patrons, but the process does not always work like intended.
All airports offer manual wheelchairs for people traveling and using the [...]