Ask the ADA Expert: When do private homes have to be accessible?
Businesses that operate in private homes must comply with the ADA if they are places of public accommodation – but there are exceptions to the rule.
What is the definition of an accessible apartment?
Why is it so hard to find an accessible apartment? Our ADA expert explains.
Fair Housing Month and People with Disabilities: Know Your Rights
United Spinal Association would like to provide our community an overview of their basic rights to housing that meets their needs
Wheelchair User Going Down Flight Of Stairs
Having the ability to go down a set of stairs in your manual wheelchair may be a useful skill to learn. Watch the #ThisIsHowI video as Chris demonstrates how she gets down a set of stairs independently in her manual…
Quadriplegic Builds Remote Control Lawn Mower
Josh Smith, a quadriplegic, was tired of paying someone to mow his lawn and he took action. He searched the web to check out the newest technology. “Nowadays there’s a robot that can do everyday tasks so I figured there…
Quadriplegic Peels Apple
Meg Johnson, a quadriplegic with limited hand function, demonstrates how she peels an apple. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PPRjUp1RTcA Since Meg cannot hold the apple while she cuts she uses a cutting board in her lap. She first cuts the apple into large pieces…
Quadriplegic Gathers Laundry
Chris Colwell, a quadriplegic with limited hand function, shares a video demonstrating how he independently gathers laundry using a laundry cart and specialized reacher. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SZ6dBRbg51I The video begins with Chris setting up the laundry cart where he wants it. Then…
Man Born With No Hands Demonstrates How He Writes
David Powell, born without hands, shares videos on his YouTube channel (David Powell Speaking) demonstrating how he accomplishes everyday tasks. One of David’s subscribers asked him “How do you write without hands?” David picks up the pen with his lips.…
Wheelchair User Demonstrates How To Go Up/Down Patio Step
Ahmet Cunmulaj, a T5 paraplegic, demonstrates how he independently goes up and down the step to get into his house. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ea4h9XcPSOY Going Up Patio Step Ahmet can roll up to the step and simply pop a wheelie using the door…
How To Open Doors From A Wheelchair
Ahmet Cunmulaj, a paraplegic, shares videos on his YouTube channel (Wheelz AC) demonstrating how he accomplishes certain independent living skills tasks. Ahmet shares a video showing how he opens outwards and forward facing doors from his wheelchair. Opening Outward Facing…