My husband, Jeff, is a C4 quadriplegic from a diving accident in 2013. Our daughter, Evie, was four years old at the time of his injury. For nearly half of her life, her dad has been paralyzed. As a family, we’ve…
The holidays are often a time for celebrating and gathering together with friends and family. Despite the joy being spread during this time of year, stress has a way of creeping into just about everyone’s schedule. Caregivers are particularly…
Do you have plans to embark on a European vacation? If Slovakia is on your list of countries to visit, Joseph, a wheelchair user, has a few pointers on navigating the city of Bratislava. https://youtu.be/2CSj4-HVeg4 “It’s pretty accessible here. Some…
There’s no doubt that an injury can change perceptions about so many things. One perception that Georgina’s injury changed for her was her body image. Georgina became a T3 paraplegic following a blood clot on her spinal cord, and the effects…
When 40-year-old English teacher and consultant Adrian Chan sees a begger on the streets, he doesn’t just drop a few coins into their box. Instead, he sits down and talks with them for a few moments. “Before, I was too busy…
“Wanting to do something is not enough. You also need the opportunity to make it happen.” Erik is a paraplegic who has used a wheelchair for over 30 years, and he is using technology to allow him to live beyond…
Madeleine and her twin brother Reid were born prematurely at 25 weeks gestation. Their parents, Alana and Matt were told that Madeleine may end up with cerebral palsy due to multiple brain hemorrhages she experienced at birth. After waiting to see…
Like so many young people growing up, Emily remembers becoming aware of and learning about what it means to be sexual. However, there was something missing for her when it came to the education part of sex that most young…
Brian loves to travel. He recently took a trip from Brisbane, Australia to Auckland, New Zealand, and he’s got some great tips for travelers with disabilities. 1. Check In With Airline Prior to Booking – Brian is happy to report that…
Jessica has a BA from Ryerson University in Journalism. She’s been writing as a freelancer for the year after she received her degree, but now she’s looking for a part- or full-time job that will provide her with a more…