Quadriplegic Shaving

Getting that perfect shave can be tricky, especially if you have limited mobility in your hands to hold and steady your razor. Matty is a C4 quadriplegic, and he uses an adaptive device that he straps on his hand that…

Discounted Public Transport Options in Singapore

The Singapore government has introduced a concession scheme for persons with disabilities to help make transport more affordable. Commuters under this scheme enjoy a discount of 25% off adult fares with maximum fare capped at 7.2km. This means a long…

Going Back to College After SCI

When you undergo a traumatic injury, life as you planned it can change in a second. After you’ve gone through the grieving process, you may be asking yourself “what now?” Sometimes your career can continue with some modifications; other times…

Reasons Paralyzed Individuals Shouldn’t Smoke

There’s no doubt cigarette smoking has a bad reputation. And there’s medical evidence showing that smoking can lead to things like heart disease, cancer, and lung disease. But for people with paralysis, there are additional ways that smoking can be…

Tips for Going Out on Wheels

Do you have reservations about going out on the town in a wheelchair? Dave, an independent C6 quadriplegic, has some advice to help those who might be hesitant when it comes to getting out for some social fun. Be an Organizer…

Parenting Anxiety

When Patrick found out his wife Ashley was pregnant, he was both excited and terrified at the same time. “I spent the day crying with joy about my impending fatherhood…and worrying,” he shares. Patrick has cerebral palsy (CP) which primarily…

Exercise Options for Caregivers

If you’re a caregiver, no doubt you’ve heard a million times over the importance of getting some exercise to help maintain your overall health. Afterall, you can’t take care of someone else if you don’t take care of yourself, right?…

Climbing Kilimanjaro with CP

Climbing Mount Kilimanjaro is no easy feat. Only 60% of people who set out to climb the mountain actually succeed. But that statistic didn’t make Andrew turn away from the challenge. Andrew was born with cerebral palsy (CP). He has…

Returning to Work After Meningitis

Mike contracted meningitis and septicaemia in 2014. The infection caused Mike to lose the use of his hands, arms, legs, and feet. Even the muscles in his face were temporarily paralyzed. Now facing life as a quadriplegic, Mike says he…