Back on the Road: a Paraplegic Motorcylist

Once a motorcyclist, always a motorcyclist. I had a slow bike accident just over a year after I got my motorcycle license in February of 1985. Must have been the way I landed, and sitting up after the accident probably…

Importance of Coughing

Many people with spinal cord injuries at the chest level and higher experience difficulty coughing and moving secretions. Dr. Spine of the Christopher & Dana Reeve Foundation explains the importance of understanding the anatomy surrounding the diaphragm and chest muscles,…

Perspectives in Blind Parenting

Whether you are a parent with a disability or a child of a parent who has a disability, life comes with a unique set of challenges and successes. One parent and one child each share their perspectives on blind parenting.…

A Look at Love and Relationships After SCI

Finding love and lasting relationships post spinal cord injury can be a daunting task – but that doesn’t mean it’s impossible. Wayne is a counselor at Shepherd Center, and he’s worked extensively with people who live with spinal cord injuries…

Tips for Moving Forward After SCI

A spinal cord injury changes your life in an instant. Thomas, a C5-6 quadriplegic knows this all too well. He was injured in 2012 when he dove off a pontoon boat. In the years since his injury, Thomas has become…

Changing a Diaper One Handed

Robbie is dealing with one of the more tricky aspects of parenting: changing the diaper of a wiggly baby! Robbie lost his dominant arm in a motorbike accident when he was 17. Now a dad to his son Olly, Robbie…

Ukraine's First Wheelchair Model

Alexandra sustained an injury at birth and has been a wheelchair user all her life. She was born in Ukraine and she attended a school where she was the only student with a mobility disability. Because the school was not…

Quadriplegic At a Drive-Thru

When Shawn's friends recently asked him how he goes through a drive-thru, he decided to make a video to show them! Shawn is a C5-6 quadriplegic with no finger movement, so while pulling up to a drive-thru window, handling money, and…

Paraplegic Gym Exercises

Marcela is a paraplegic who loves to hit the gym. She's made a couple videos to show how she does push ups and core strengthening exercises. Push Ups When it comes to push ups, Marcela uses a balance trainer, which looks…