Javier was only 7 years old when his sister became a quadriplegic. https://youtu.be/ddk15G5R3hk “I don’t think it’s that much different than if she wasn’t disabled,” he shares. His family is very tight knit, and now all grown up, he has…
Eric, has been a wheelchair user for 18 years. He knows what it feels like to have your life completely changed in an instant. “You got to pick it up from somewhere…if you keep dragging on, a day will pass…
Getting involved in sports opens up your mind and helps you to adapt to the situation you’re in. https://youtu.be/-bS2LgQgrGA “Once you get involve with sports… that’s when you start to rebuild your confidence…You start to open up to the world.…
Holding a fork and spoon without moving your fingers may seem impossible, but this quadriplegic has great tips. https://youtu.be/WwR8XZgETCQ Eric weaves the fork through his fingers to balance it. If he’s eating something tougher, he uses two hands, one holding…
Eric, a tetraplegic, lost the mobility in his fingers, but has no trouble using a smart phone, texting and taking photos. https://youtu.be/EwMMrGp2MsE Eric recommends getting a plastic phone cover that helps with better grip and he opts for a bigger…
Eric, a tetraplegic, believes it’s important to take care of yourself and that includes dressing well. “Don’t let people think that when you’re in a chair you’ve got no fashion sense…we’re as normal and as fashionable as anyone.” https://youtu.be/0g2TKQPzjFo How…
Suhaimi has had his disability since his was 1 year old. A budding interest in wheelchair sports His interest in basketball started at a young age playing with his friends. From there, his interest in sports began to grow, to…
When Kelvin’s son was young, he often asked his dad why he was in a wheelchair. Now, his son is old enough to understand that his dad’s disability was caused by an accident. “Now he just says ‘My papa is…
Eric, a quadriplegic, met his partner, Sharon who is able-bodied on an online dating site. https://youtu.be/C-XqfXCeXnU Eric is not ashamed of who he is and his confidence showed on his dating profile. He wrote at the very top: “If you’re…
“Right now what I feel is my greatest accomplishment is being able to be so comfortable with the person I am today. It was a real journey of self-discovery and self-acceptance.” https://youtu.be/q3d03umLRDo It took a while for Theresa, a Paralympian…