Adapting Your Workspace

Eric has helpful tips for any wheelchair user with limited finger mobility hoping to use a computer and adapt a computer workspace. https://youtu.be/SwDbh0S0QtE “You got to make sure you can go underneath the table comfortably, preferably with some clearance,” Eric…

Grieving The Loss Of Mobility

It’s never easy receiving bad news especially when it affects your physical well-being. Aaron only really began to process his disability one year after his accident. https://youtu.be/k6dmIWHYayg “When the doctor told you that you’re going to spend the rest of…

Overcoming The Fear Of Being A "Burden"

When Aaron received his life changing news, he was lost and didn’t know what to expect. https://youtu.be/aNeiyM3dqo0 “I didn’t know what I was getting into with this injury. I didn’t know what I am capable of.” His biggest fear was…

Putting On Shorts In Bed

Getting dressed has lots of elements, and since a lot of wheelchair users are sitting all the time, putting on shorts and pants can be extra challenging. Chris Colwell, a C5-6 quadriplegic, puts his shorts on while in bed, using…

Mouthpainting Demo

Aaron had no prior experience to painting. He didn’t grow up with a passion for painting but his disability has led him to explore his talents. https://youtu.be/fo7e86mMv5k Bringing his imagination to life He simply takes a picture online and puts…

Accepting My Daughter's Quadriplegia

Cindy fell asleep at the wheel, causing her car to flip. Her family was lucky to be alive and were mostly uninjured except for her daughter, Beth, who broke her neck at C6-7.  “The first days in intensive care we had…

Basic Guide For New Spinal Cord Injuries

“I remember being in the hospital and being terrified,” shares Janne Kouri, a quadriplegic from a diving accident. “Having so many questions and no answers.” In order to help others in that situation, the basic guide was born. “There is hope,…

Cooking A Delicious Dinner

Frank, a paraplegic, shows you every detail from start to finish in preparing a delicious dinner. Don’t miss his demo- complete with secret ingredients and secret tricks from this former restaurant manager: https://youtu.be/CwGwdkdaHIY Collecting the ingredients First, he brings home his groceries. He…

Wearing High Heels

“Choosing the right heels is important…I recommend a wedge or a wider heel because it’ll give your feet better balance on your footplate,” says Ali Stroker, actress and member of the Walk & Roll Wheelchair Dance Team. However Ali’s demonstration tackles…

4 Tips To Manage Caregiver Stress

  Every caregiver has to deal with managing caregiving stress regardless of the disability of the person they are caring for. When a family member has had to assume the role, it changes roles and habits in a family while…