Author Archive for Ziggi

Disability Parking Permits Worldwide

Disability parking permit rules can be confusing from state to state. Imagine trying to get a worldwide handle on this?

It seems that an ambitious group of Brits did just that.

The Boss Wins Distinguished Service Award

Paul J. Tobin, United Spinal Association’s president and CEO was honored with the 2011 Maxwell J. Schleifer Distinguished Service Award at Citi Field.

But I knew him when…

The Mark of Time

It’s odd how in our minds we mark off time. The things we associate with different events in our lives and how vividly the memories tied to those events can return.

Retro In Mood Blue

I’m old enough to remember the America of the sixties and the events that shaped those who came of age in those times. They were strange times but oddly enough exciting in their way.

Freaked Out Friday On Mother’s Day Gifts

Hey Mom, Happy Mother’s Day!

And for all of you mother lovers out there, here’s a short list of some really great presents that any mom would love to have handed over on her big day.

NYC Taxi Pick Poor Pick For Wheelchair Users

An opportunity missed is an opportunity lost.

That’s exactly what happened in NYC when Bloomberg lead powers passed up on this wheelchair accessible taxi.

Autonomous Robotic Vacuum Cleaner

You may have noticed that I have been on a robotics kick lately. Sure thing, many of my recent posts have been on commercial devices that can do double duty as assistive technology for people with disabilities.