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Amramp is there as Pope Francis delivers apology

July 26, 2022July 25, 2022 by Amramp Marketing

Pope Francis is welcomed at Edmonton International Airport July 24, 2022. The pope was beginning a six-day visit to Canada.

Thousands of Indigenous people converged Monday on Maskwacis’ First Nations Reservation to hear and respond to Pope Francis’ long-awaited message of “pilgrimage of penance’ for Indigenous abuses…and Amramp was there to help.

5 of the best wheelchair-accessible hiking trails in the U.S.

April 3, 2023July 22, 2022 by Amramp Marketing

With summer in full swing, that means it’s time to get out and enjoy the great outdoors. If you or a loved one uses a wheelchair, finding accessible outdoor activities and hiking trails can be key to spending time outside. Thankfully, there are a multitude of accessible trails throughout the U.S. designed with smooth, sturdy surfaces and minimal inclines for wheelchair users and others with mobility disabilities.

Accessibility app launched by wheelchair user

July 20, 2022 by Amramp Marketing

REVOLUTIONARY: Hannah Cockroft, Aaron Phipps and Simon Sansome

Snowball, a revolutionary new accessibility app that asks disabled people to rate services and businesses by how disability-friendly they are has recently launched.

5 Reasons This Is One Of My Favorite Accessible Cities To Visit In Florida

July 4, 2022 by Amramp Marketing

As the oldest permanent settlement in the United States — think 1500s old — St. Augustine wears its designation as “The Ancient City” with pride. But there’s nothing outdated about this Northeast Florida town’s approach to accessibility — and wooing and wowing visitors.

Being stranded is a way of life for us with disabilities. But help is on the way

June 18, 2022 by Amramp Marketing

Living in Arizona as a wheelchair user can be summarized with one word: inaccessible.

Without a pricey and wheelchair-accessible van, my only option is public transportation. The closest bus stop to my house is three-quarters of a mile away and rolling there leaves me exhausted. When the bus is late, or a shuttle isn’t available, I’m stranded in the Arizona heat until I can find a ride.

Unique Internship Program Opening Opportunities for Students with Disabilities

April 3, 2023June 18, 2022 by Amramp Marketing

Finding valuable summer internship experiences in science, engineering and computing career fields can be difficult for students during their first two years of college.

The challenges are even more compounded for students with disabilities. However, they aren’t stopping four Rose-Hulman students from getting paid opportunities this summer with Eli Lilly & Company, Cummins Inc., Eskenazi Health, and BraunAbility through internships provided by the Gregory S. Fehribach Center at Eskenazi Health in Indianapolis.