April 2026

General Disability Etiquette – April is Parkinson’s Awareness Month Mobility Disabilities. Respect personal space and assistive devices. Offer help, when necessary, but always ask first. Do: Before assisting, ask, “Can I help you with that?” and wait for a response Don’t: Lean on or move someone’s wheelchair, walker, cane, or

They say you can catch more flies with honey than with vinegar. You can use this approach when communicating with your elected officials. People are hard wired to react emotionally. Social media’s success is founded on that reaction and builds their algorithms to perpetuate the emotional response.

You need to rise above that if you want to build…

In February 2025, my mother passed away from Parkinson’s disease dementia. She was 77 years old. April is Parkinson’s Awareness Month.

When early signs of Parkinson’s started approximately 10-15 years ago, my mother claimed it was just old age. She ignored the symptoms. By the time she did seek a diagnosis to qualify for hospice care, her quality of life had significantly diminished. By the time she was officially diagnosed, she was terminal. She passed away a month later. No one in the family was surprised by the Parkinson’s diagnosis. You don’t have to suffer in silence. Please…

Parkinson’s disease is a movement disorder, so it’s important to keep everything moving, said Hanah McCabe, MS, CCC-SLP. This is why you should exercise every day–not just your limbs, but especially your vocal folds. McCabe is a speech therapist at Gritman Therapy Solutions, where she sees patients with Parkinson’s and related disorders. She spoke at the…

QUESTION:

Will the ADA increase litigation burdens on employers?

ANSWER:

Some litigation is inevitable as with any other ruling.

However,…

Disabled-Friendly Bathroom Design and Cleanliness

A disabled-friendly bathroom design makes cleaning easier and safer. Bathrooms should support both hygiene and independence, with features that minimize physical effort.

Key design elements include: …