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	Jori Reijonen, Ph.D. BellaOnline's Neuromuscular Diseases Editor

Abilities Expo Review
The Abilities Expo organization holds events across the U.S.A. Admission to the Abilities Expo is free, and offers the opportunity to learn about the many products, services, and non-profit organizations that serve those with physical challenges, including those with neuromuscular disease.

Accessibility at Disney’s Magic Kingdom
Overall, Walt Disney World’s Magic Kingdom was accessible, and Guest Services was helpful. The Guest Assistance Pass helped me to reduce waiting in lines. The park did require a great deal of walking and standing, however, and my comfort would have been greatly increased had I used a wheelchair.

Accessible Voting
Polling places were not always easily accessible to those with mobility issues or other disabilities. Today, however, federal laws require that polling places be accessible. As member of the neuromuscular disease community, we must make sure our voices will be heard through casting our votes.

Airport Security and Disability
Going through airport security checkpoints can be daunting, especially when mobility issues make assistive devices necessary. Learn about how the Transportation Security Administration (TSA) has anticipated these needs and has made provisions for screening individuals with mobility issues.

Disability and Homelessness
According to a recent report, in 2010, for disabled individuals relying on U.S. Social Security Suplemental Income as their main or only source of income, Supplemental Income does not cover the cost of a modest one bedroom apartment. An estimated 20% of homeless adults in the U.S. are disabled.

Obtaining a Handicapped Parking Permit
This year when I asked about receiving a handicapped parking permit, I received paperwork for a permanent placard. Find out more about who qualifies for a handicapped parking permit and how to obtain one if you do.

TSA Card Available for Travelers with Disability
While traveling through security checkpoints with a disability may not be easy, clear communication with the TSA Officers regarding one’s disability will simplify the process. The new TSA Disability Notification Card may make moving through airport security a little bit easier.

TSA Cares Helpline for Travelers with Disability
The Transportation Security Administration recently announced a new helpline dedicated to helping travelers with disabling conditions or medical issues called TSA Cares. This helpline was created to answer question regarding security screening for individuals with medical needs and disability.

TSA Travelers with Disabilities and Medical Conditions [offsite link]
This information from the Transportation Security Administration (TSA) explains how travellers with disabilities and/or medical conditions can get through airport security screening.

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