Overcoming Obstacles As A Paraplegic Dad
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…
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Online Dating Success Story
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…
Being Comfortable With Yourself
“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…
Relationships Before & After Spinal Cord Injury
“It’s very important that people remember that relationships after injury are also based on the relationships that were there before injury.” https://youtu.be/IJ4tcGI47c8 Robin Dorfman is a Clinical Health Psychologist from Northwestern University Medical Center. An injury doesn’t necessarily erase problems that were…
Growing Up With Sibling(s) With Disabilities
Whether a sibling is born with or acquires a disability, it inevitably impacts the life of the other siblings. AttitudeLive from New Zealand interviewed 5 sibling groups all of whom have at least one with a disability. https://youtu.be/393ZKogwD4U A sister whose…
3 Tips To Establish Confidence With A Disability (and 3 Tips For Your Family)
Alicia Reagan, a paraplegic mom, remembers struggling with confidence in her early days in a wheelchair. “One day I had a eureka moment. I decided that since I could not change my disability, I was not going to let my…
Defining Moment As A Child With A Disability
As a child, a playground is a place to run around, but having a disability at such a young age made it a little different for Theresa- she was a little more restricted by her mobility. “My parents have always…
Facing Misconceptions As An Athlete
At the first sight, it’s easy to see that Theresa is an athlete, but ironically, many people struggle to believe she actually does sports. https://youtu.be/pxevmx8ijHU She’s been surprising people whom she has had encounters with, in this case, taxi drivers.…
The Value Of Disability Representation
Theresa Goh, a wheelchair-user and Paralympian from Singapore, has changed her perception on how she wants others to see her over the years. https://youtu.be/tgnUVcmnoPo “At first I didn’t want people to see me as a person with disability. I just…
Processing Caregiver's Guilt
Kristen remembers the exact day she became a caregiver, the day her husband was discharged from the hospital months after his spinal cord injury. Kristen learned the ropes from the nurses, mastering all the necessary techniques to take care…