Queer Swimmer Comes Out and Takes a Stand

Living at the intersection of queerness and disability makes for a truly unique perspective of the world. Since coming out publicly earlier this year, queer athlete Theresa Goh, 30, is beginning to see just how her multifaceted identity disrupts commonly-held…

Living an Active Lifestyle Post Injury

In 2016, Wyatt Tidwell was injured in a motorcycle accident that left him paralyzed from the waist down, with limited function in his left arm. Wyatt has always been an adrenaline junkie, and his paralysis has not stopped him from living…

Adapting Behind the Wheel: Quadriplegic Van Transfers

Freedom means something different to everyone. One of the major milestones is getting a driver’s license. Having a SCI doesn’t mean your road warrior days are over; it just means they’re adapted. C-5/6 quadriplegic Shawn Fluke shows how he transfers…

Finding New Love After a Spinal Stroke

In 2015, Riona experienced a rare spinal stroke that paralyzed her from the waist down. And several days after her stroke, her husband told her he wanted a divorce. “After suffering a stroke not only did I have to deal with…

The Evolution of Independence

Patrick Bohn was born with cerebral palsy. He wants others to understand how complex the term "disability" is, and that even though two individuals might be diagnosed with the same disability, the effects of that disability can be totally different…

Accessibility in Argentina

Did you know Argentina is “the most accessible country in South America?” Miguel, a wheelchair user and Argentina native explains why this country is the perfect backdrop for your next vacation. Apart from its extensive natural beauty, Argentina features many accessible…

Quadriplegic Adapts Hairbrush

As a C6/C 7 quadriplegic, Paul lacks finger function, so he found a way to adapt tools so he can use them without difficulty. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=X7Sj6zDhEuA Paul adapted his hairbrush using an aluminum bar from a hardware or hobby store. For…

Mobility Gloves To Push

Paul, a C6-7 quadriplegic who has no finger mobility, tried a lot of different gloves to protect his hands when he first had his spinal cord injury. "The two things you need are protection and friction." He found Hatch Mobility Gloves…