Overcoming The Fear Of Going Out

“I used to really dislike going out. I really dreaded the part of waiting for a bus, having the bus driver come down and open the ramp”. The extra time it took and making other passengers wait fed her fear…

Putting On Socks & Shoes (Plus Tying!)

Putting on socks and shoes without finger mobility poses some interesting challenges, but Beth, a quadriplegic, has a great system to get the job done. No matter what shoes you want to wear, check out Beth’s step-by-step demos for putting…

Transferring From Bed To Power Chair

Here’s one way of transferring from bed to power chair, demonstrated by Chris Colwell, a C5-6 quadriplegic. https://youtu.be/poSvZgQxy8c By using the raising and lowering functions on his bed, he positions himself lying flat. He has a bar installed over his…

How To Find Helpers As Caregivers In Singapore

Finding helpers can be tough. “We go through agents for our foreign domestic helpers or just go online…It’s not really tips it’s luck. Finding a good helper requires luck”, says Aaron. https://youtu.be/tPYg294vMv4 Communication plays an important role. The information given…

Putting In Contacts With Limited Finger Movement

This quadriplegic has tips for putting in contacts independently. Beth, a C6-7 quadriplegic, has one index finger that extends slightly, but otherwise no finger movement.  https://youtu.be/AhrIgMLo8zA She uses her index finger to find the contact in the case, and uses her fingers…

Picking Things Up Off The Floor Without Finger Movement

What do you do after you drop something on the floor? Eric Ting, a quadriplegic in Singapore, demonstrates picking things up off the floor without abdominal control or finger movement. https://youtu.be/V8qN5dBRdvA The first object are his glasses. By anchoring his hand on…

Minivan Transfers In & Out

“The van is higher than a car,” Alicia, a paraplegic, says. “I try to work really hard to keep my upper body strong and I think that has paid off.” https://youtu.be/M07pAVrQYX8 Once she’s on the edge of her seat, she crisscrosses…

Knowing Which Pants To Wear

“I love maternity pants,” shares Alicia, a paraplegic. Nope, she’s not pregnant, but she’s all about the elastic. “You forego all the zipper and buttons and everything…because when you sit they just buckle up and you have this extra lump.” Not…

Going Over High Curbs

Even without a curb cut, some curbs are short enough to jump or bump over, but some are too high even for that! https://youtu.be/yOLVlpe3qM0 Erik, a paraplegic, figured out a way to make use of his environment to get over these…

3 Floor To Wheelchair Transfers

Perhaps you want to play with your kids or work on something on the floor, or maybe you just fell (hey, it happens). Regardless of how you get on the floor, a key to independence is being able to get…