Ellen and Emily are a mother/daughter duo from New York. You can often find them doing things together like watching their favorite TV shows, shopping, and cooking. Something else Ellen and Emily have in common is Larsen syndrome, a genetic physical…
As a holiday destination on Kate Bennell’s wish list for many years, Austria certainly lived up to her expectations when she visited the picturesque location in 2013. Kate, who is visually impaired and uses a white stick, traveled to Salzburg,…
Joseph is a paraplegic who has modified his own putter so that he can enjoy playing miniature golf while remaining seated in his wheelchair. https://youtu.be/YVCzZdfDLkI The modified putter is bent at a slight angle about three-quarters down the shaft so that…
Maurice is a C4 quadriplegic who was injured in 1997 at the age of 24. Maurice shares advice for moving forward with life after a high-level spinal cord injury. https://youtu.be/6Iq1xtZUDGU “Live your life to the fullest. It’s not over with…
If you’re planning to travel to a foreign country with a power wheelchair, there’s several things you’ll need to know in order to be sure your chair can be safely charged at your destination. Knowing both the voltage and frequency…
"Sports is freeing and invigorating, and you need that exercise to stay healthy." https://youtu.be/NKPPPK8Ixwg This is why people of all ages and of all abilities are invited to join the sport of handcycling, a program sponsored by the City of…
Shane and Anna are no strangers to other people assuming that they are siblings, or if Anna is “the one who takes care of him.” While people might speculate two people having a nice meal out together are dating, the…
Glenneisha Dawkins, also known as Glenny for short, is a “striver, student, and paints on occasion.” She was paralyzed after a car accident, and took up mouthpainting earlier in 2015. https://youtu.be/NHpeP26Julc She first drew inspiration from animals and insects, and her…
Nadia was diagnosed with cerebral palsy when she was 9 months old. She recognises the challenges of finding a job in Malaysia that allows her to work from home. https://youtu.be/rAWpL_levAU “I experienced joblessness for 1 year due to my disability…
Rachelle Chapman became a quadriplegic after an accident at her bachelorette party. She always knew she wanted to be a mother and she recently celebrated her daughter Kaylee’s first birthday. Rachelle has faced criticism from others who question her…