How To Push A Shopping Cart

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…

Stay Positive Because It Will Get Better

“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…

For Families With A Child With A Disability

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…

Leg Bag Setup And How To Empty

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…

Mobility of a C5-6 Quadriplegic

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…

Family Caregivers In Hospitals

  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…

Picking Your Baby Up Off The Floor

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…

The Thrill Of Monoskiing

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 Your Wheelchair Is Left Behind

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…