From start to finish, this paraplegic demonstrates how to transfer in and out of a minivan. https://youtu.be/eS93v6AYNX8 He starts by pulling his wheelchair out of the front seat of his car and attaches the wheels before lowering himself onto it from…
Falling backwards in a wheelchair is no picnic, but with some practice and preparation, you can not only learn to fall safely but also to recover. https://youtu.be/dMai7uWJSWo As Erik, a paraplegic, falls backward, he uses his arm to support himself…
Milk and cereal with banana on top, what a great way to start the day! Chris Colwell can’t move his fingers, but is a pro at making breakfast for himself in under 5 minutes. https://youtu.be/YW0DtXzmLF8 Chris pours his cereal in…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
“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,…