It’s a well-known problem that we consume a lot of plastic in the United States. Banning small accessories, such as straws and utensils, seems like an easy first step to try and reduce the amount of plastic consumed. With recently passed laws dozens of cities and companies have promised to phase out plastic straws within […]

In 1945 Congress signed a law declaring the first week of October to be “National Employ the Physically Handicapped Week.” Following that in 1962, the word physically was dropped to remove the limitations it set. The week was later expanded to the entire month of October in 1988 and renamed “National Disability Employment Awareness Month.”

The fall season has started with September, and seasonal family activities have begun. Many farms now offer accessible options for their fall events. Call beforehand to make sure what you want to do is available, and to discuss possible limitations. We’ve listed below activities to try either at your local farm or at home when