Joel has been a C2/C3 quadriplegic since he was 3 years old, and he’s become very adept at using a mouthstick to accomplish many tasks throughout his life. “A mouthstick makes things a little bit easier and allows me to operate…
In January of 2017, Daniel was involved in a three-vehicle crash that instantly changed his life. He recalls the moment he knew something was terribly wrong. "I couldn't feel my legs,” he shares. “I remember a lady from the ambo…
OCREVUS demonstrated superior efficacy by reducing relapses per year, slowing the worsening of disability and significantly reducing MRI lesions.
If you are a wheelchair user, keeping the muscles in your legs loose and flexible will help keep you healthy and feeling good. Here are some tips for independent leg stretches done from a seated position on the floor. Using…
Glen became a quadriplegic after being pulled off a dock into a bay at the age of 25. Ten years later, Glen met Monica, and they fell in love and got married. Fast forward a few more years, and their…
Finding a partner to go through life with can be difficult. But once you find the right person, the effort is worth it. Several Singaporeans with disabilities, all wheelchair users, share their experiences with dating. The Singles Scene Theresa is…
More often than not, when a spinal cord injury happens, it affects more than just the person injured. Family members and close friends often find themselves pulled into the aftermath of an injury and must face topics like caregiving and…
Alex has traveled extensively via many modes of transport. His most recent travel adventure came in the form of a charter bus." I joined the Boy Scouts, Cub Scouts and youth group of St. Matthew Baptist Church as we traveled…
Transferring from a wheelchair to a bed can be a tricky skill to master, especially when you have limited movement in your upper extremities. Rachelle is a C6 quadriplegic with no finger movement and limited triceps strength. Through practice and…
Wheelchair floorball hockey is a parasport played mainly in Europe and is supported by the International Wheelchair & Amputee Sports Federation (IWAS). Basics The game is played on a 20x40m enclosed surface with a 50cm boarding surrounding it. Each team is made…