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Unique Internship Program Opening Opportunities for Students with Disabilities

April 3, 2023June 18, 2022 by Alexandra McDonald

Finding valuable summer internship experiences in science, engineering and computing career fields can be difficult for students during their first two years of college.

The challenges are even more compounded for students with disabilities. However, they aren’t stopping four Rose-Hulman students from getting paid opportunities this summer with Eli Lilly & Company, Cummins Inc., Eskenazi Health, and BraunAbility through internships provided by the Gregory S. Fehribach Center at Eskenazi Health in Indianapolis.

A Paralympic dream

May 23, 2023June 18, 2022 by Alexandra McDonald

Since Heslop joined the program in the fall of 2020, U-M’s wheelchair basketball team became part of the NWBA’s Division II. After leading the team to an 8th place finish at the NWBA nationals in April 2022, Heslop traveled to Colorado for the U.S. Men’s National Team selection camp.

Make Your Summer Gatherings Accessible to Everyone

June 18, 2022June 18, 2022 by Alexandra McDonald

An adult hipster son with senior father in wheelchair on a walk in nature at sunset.

This year more than ever, summer will be a great time to get together with family and friends for cookouts, pool parties, weddings, and graduation ceremonies – just to name a few. If you want to make sure that everyone on your invitation list can attend your summer events, including those with mobility challenges, a wheelchair ramp rental or other accessibility solution from Amramp will make your summer gatherings a celebration for everyone.

How to Make a Senior’s Home Handicap Accessible

June 17, 2022 by Alexandra McDonald

wheelchair ramp leading to a residential building

There are so many seniors today who receive in home care from a dedicated caregiver, so that they may age in place in a familiar environment. While home health care allows many seniors to age for years in their home, many times their physical house is not as well-equipped to handle the aging process. More … Read more

Don’t Limit Summer Fun: Make Your Gatherings and Events Accessible to All!

May 23, 2023June 17, 2022 by Alexandra McDonald

Disabled woman in wheelchair listens to music

Summer is everyone’s favorite time to soak up the warm weather after the cold slip away. Parties are being thrown; kids are outside playing; but for those with mobility challenges, there isn’t always a guarantee they’ll be able to enjoy it with everyone else.

Doorways indoor and out, stairs, uneven surfaces, and more pose accessibility challenges that those without mobility concerns should consider when hosting an event. Allowing your home or event space to be fully accessible to everyone at your gathering promotes inclusion among all guests so that no one feels left out from the fun.

Amramp at the 2022 Innovative Home Expo

April 3, 2023June 16, 2022 by Alexandra McDonald

HUD’s 2022 Innovative Housing Showcase is a three-day HUD event that ran from June 10-12, 2022, on the National Mall between the Air & Space Museum and the National Gallery of Art – West Building. The theme for this year’s event was “Better Building for All.” The event will be open to the public and … Read more