Benefits of Wheelchair Rugby

A study from the University of Houston’s Department of Health and Human Performance found that frequent participation in wheelchair rugby leads to lower levels of depression and stress among people with spinal cord injuries. Study participants displayed fewer symptoms of…

Avoiding Damages to Your Wheelchair When Flying

Cory Lee, a wheelchair user and travel blogger, gives tips on how to navigate the world of flying with your wheelchair safely. "If you’re like me, you don’t like something like a wheelchair slowing you down. Whether you’re a world-class…

Wheelchair Curling

The PyeongChang 2018 Paralympic Winter Games will take place in March. The games will feature six sports, one of which will be wheelchair curling. Did you know that curling is Canada’s national sport? Curling involves players sliding stones across a…

Wearing a Skirt in a Wheelchair

Alicia likes wearing skirts – though her legs don’t always cooperate. As a wheelchair user, her legs have a mind of their own, so they often widen under her skirt. Some people experience a different appearance while wearing skirts in…

Adaptive Ski Trip to Whistler

During an Easter holiday, Freddie and his family traveled to Whistler. Since Freddie uses a wheelchair, a family friend recommended Ski Safari in Whistler, Vancouver, for an adaptive family trip. Whistler is a terrific place for wheelchair users to vacation; it…

Making Bedroom Accessible

There are many considerations to account for when making a bedroom wheelchair accessible. The arrangement of your bedroom is important to ensure that it fits your accessibility needs for maneuverability and transferring. Accessible University gives the following suggestions for modifying…