Options In Wheelchair Bags
Let’s face it — our wheelchair bags don’t carry just a wallet. We tote around our personal and medical lives along with anything else that we travel with.
News and Stories
Risk Taking & Spinal Cord Injury
It is well-known that risk taking & spinal cord injury are a terrible team, with the top causes being road accidents, falls, violence and sports.
Flushing a Supra Pubic Catheter
Chris is a C5/6 quadriplegic who has a supra pubic catheter in place. Each day, his assistant flushes both the catheter and the tubing in order to prevent sediment buildup and help keep the urine flowing freely. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=a_HgBUxIb3o&feature=youtu.be Chris has…
Quadriplegic Uses Spoon and Fork
Meg is a C6/7 quadriplegic with no finger function, and she demonstrates how she eats a variety of food using a spoon and fork. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KJmUcMS7l28 For soft foods, Meg uses a spoon by placing it between her index and middle…
Everyday Parenting With a Disability
Patrick has a new love in his life – his daughter Cora. Patrick is not only a new dad, he’s also a dad with spastic cerebral palsy. While parenting with a disability presents a unique set of challenges, at the…
Ease the Awkwardness, Learn Some Disability Etiquette
United Spinal's Disability Etiquette booklet serves to erase some of the misconceptions about people living with different types of disabilities.
Wheelchair Accessible Hotel Room Downside
For wheelchair users, a wheelchair accessible room can turn a trip into a great trip. However, there is always a downside to everything.
Caregiving: Creating Personal Boundaries
Donna Thompson is a caregiver to her son and an advocate for other caregivers. She knows all too well what caregivers face when it comes to the elusive topic of taking care of themselves. Phrases like “Make time for yourself!”…
Accessible Attractions in Japan
Japan is a highly eclectic country with a good mix of cultural sites and modern attractions. Planning an accessible day jam-packed with activities in Japan is easy because it is common to find attractions clustered together. Tips for Traveling Around…
Paralyzed Woman Gains Confidence Through Weight Loss
Lauren LaPorta was in a diving accident that left her with a spinal cord injury when she was 11 years’ old. She was told by doctors that she would have to relearn how to perform daily tasks. And after a year…