If you have a child that utilizes a wheelchair, then you already understand the challenges that you have to overcome at times when traveling. Walking through crowded malls, riding elevators, utilizing public transportation, or going up and down steps in an office building can be difficult.

You may have memories of seeing grandparents or parents in poor health and needing intensive care, or you are currently caring for aging parents. 

You love your parents and do all that you can to assist them at this stage of their lives, and may know firsthand the stress created by caring for an elderly parent.

Although you may cherish the time spent taking care of your aging parent, as time goes by, they may require more and more of your time, and the stress of the caretaking can be overwhelming.

When you or a loved one lives with a disability, one of the most frustrating aspects is not being able to participate in the activities and opportunities that are open to others. In many cases, it is because services and facilities are not accessible. 

Springtime is arriving in the southern US. That means the time of year has arrived for adventuring around the mountains and valleys of North Carolina. Birds are singing, bees are buzzing, and the trees and wildflowers are about to be in full bloom. 

If you take a quick look around, it is easy to see why people flock to the mountains. The area around Asheville is flush with places to explore. Whether you want to kick back and enjoy a nice meal, an entertaining show, or explore the outdoors, there is a destination to suit everyone.