Here are some tips to help manage stress during the Wintertime.
Exercise: There are many ways you can stay physically active during the winter.
Walking: You can walk inside around the house, walk in place, or bundle up and walk around your yard or neighborhood.
Staying safe during the winter holidays
Alternative Activities
New Year’s Resolution(s)
Staying safe during the winter holidays
Alternative Activities
New Year’s Resolution(s)
Staying safe during the winter holidays
What to offer to make or bring?
What to do with the leftovers?
No individual has been connected to the Ability Center in a continuous capacity longer than Executive Director, Tim Harrington. Of the 100 years of our existence, he has been a part for 55 of them, beginning with his enrollment and participation in the inaugural class at Opportunity Kindergarten.
Trying to decide who to shop for can be difficult so start with a list of names that you know you need to buy for. Use this chart as a guideline when planning:
WHO
$ BUDGET $
GIFT IDEAS
STORE & ITEM PRICE
Mom
Dad
Brother
Grandma
Teacher (Mrs.
Thanksgiving is a time to create lasting memories around the dinner table. For families with loved ones with disabilities, extra preparation and consideration go a long way to ensure a positive experience for all.
Encourage your kids to help cook for the family! Explore family-friendly recipes to test out this holiday.
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Sidewalks and curb cuts are lifelines for many people with disabilities and for senior population needing to get to work, the grocery store, or medical appointments. View this fact sheet produced by The Ability Center designed to educate about common problem areas and provide next steps for the winter months.
Katherine Hunt Thomas grew up challenging perspectives on disability. Having a sister with Down syndrome energized Katie's interest in protecting rights for people with disabilities.
Under her leadership as Disability Rights Attorney and Director of Advocacy, The Ability Center's Advocacy Program has been nationally recognized for our efforts to become the most disability-friendly community in the nation.
Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg was famously a brilliant advocate for gender equality while she was a practicing attorney for the American Civil Liberties Union. Less popularly known is her lasting impact on the rights of people with disabilities as a U.S. Supreme Court Justice.
