Eric, a tetraplegic from Singapore, uses an exercise band, also known as a Thera-band to do most of his home workouts and it doesn’t require anyone’s assistance. https://youtu.be/jRXhLgEw3B0 One of the work outs involves hooking the band on one of…
https://youtu.be/WOw5dyzVrNA “The handle and the weight plays a part,” says Eric a tetraplegic who lost the mobility of his fingers after being paralyzed in an accident. At home, he uses plastic cups with handles, which are lighter and make it…
Eric’s interest in sports started when he discovered wheelchair racing at an open house in the rehab hospital where he was recovering after his spinal cord injury. https://youtu.be/0-hy_LAmddg He gave it a try, and as he got better and better,…
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…