Living

Kitchens, storage, laundry and morning routines examined as logistics: what a layout costs in time and effort, and which changes remove an obstacle.

Living

What It Means When a Food Company Like Rich Products Gets Named a Top Disability-Inclusive Employer

Rich Products just scored high on the Disability Index, a workplace benchmark most job seekers with disabilities have never heard of. Here's what the recognition actually measures — and what it doesn't.

Hana Kimura

Living

What Medicaid and VA Programs Cover for Wheelchair Ramps at Home

A compliant ramp follows a 1:12 slope standard from the U.S. Access Board; the VA's HISA grant and Medicaid HCBS waivers can help pay for one, but the amount and the rules depend on the program.

Peter Almeida

Community meeting room set for a peer support skills class, no people present

Living

Independent Living Skills Programs and Peer Support, Explained

What Centers for Independent Living actually teach, how peer support from other disabled people works, who qualifies, and how to find a center near you.

Hana Kimura

Lever door handle on a wide entry door beside a ramped threshold

Living

An Entryway Setup That Works for Mobility Devices

Ramp slopes, threshold heights, door clearances, landing sizes, and storage that make a front entry work for wheelchairs, walkers, and scooters.

Hana Kimura

Infographic of accessible laundry room clearances and reach heights

Living

Laundry Room Accessibility: A Practical Setup Guide

Machine placement, clear floor space, front-loaders, reachable storage, and controls that make a laundry routine work from a seated position or with limited reach.

Peter Almeida