When you have to push your own set of wheels, pushing an additional set of wheels can get complicated. Whether you need to push a shopping cart or a stroller, managing to push while still moving forward yourself takes some…
“I just know that anytime I’m having a bad day…that’s going to happen to anybody whether you’re a quad, para or able-bodied." https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KN_2xpkZUrQ “If it’s a bad day, it’s a bad day. Let it go. Do what you gotta do…
At 27 months old I was given a sibling. My brother, Glen. New Zealand – 1984. These are my personal experiences and views on having a sibling with a disability. I’m sharing this to encourage awareness. I aim to avoid motivational quotes and…
Shawn Fluke, a quadriplegic, shares his setup and management of his leg bag so help others avoid spilling and splashing. https://youtu.be/fgBmypBT-NM “When I pull up to the toilet, I usually try to pull up at the same 90 degree angle so I can…
Shawn Fluke, a C5-6 quadriplegic, takes off his shirt to demonstrate the muscles he’s retained function in since he broke his neck. https://youtu.be/U1xOpnLv71c He starts off with his shoulders. “I have pretty strong shoulders, I work them out a lot,” he…
When a patient with a disability or chronic impairment embarks on a hospital stay, the role of a family caregiver becomes a crucial one. “The reality of hospital care today is that nurses, doctors and therapists perform assessments and…
Ashley Lyn Olson is an expert accessible traveler. She has traveled all around the world with her manual wheelchair, sometimes alone and with other wheelchair users. Reservations are not required, but when it comes to air travel, making one with access…
Priscilla, a paraplegic mom, demonstrates how she gets her baby up off the floor while she’s seated in her wheelchair. https://youtu.be/nfM1Eq4sUZk Her baby is 2-3 months old when this video was filmed. While she is completely bent down with her…
Monoskiing is a popular winter sport where individuals with paralysis can experience the thrill of the slopes. If you’ve ever been curious about monoskiing, these first-hand accounts should convince you that it’s something you should try. https://youtu.be/aw3chFAaiwM At 0:24, Fred says…
When Cody touched down in The District of Columbia from a connecting flight in Houston, she heard words that no wheelchair user wants to hear. “I’m so sorry, but for some reason, your wheelchair never made it on the flight…