“It’s no mystery that romantic relationships take effort. They’re not always full of sunshine and flowers. They require good communication, patience, trust, and understanding. That’s not easy even for the regular able-bodied couple. If you or your partner happens to…
Warren Kuhn is an outdoor and camping enthusiast. He wrote a guest post on Emma Muldoon’s travel blog Simply Emma. Warren shares tips on how to plan camping trips for people with limited mobility. “Limited mobility doesn’t have to mean…
Seven years ago, Alexandria Allen became a paraplegic as a result of a drunk driving accident. She states, “I decided that when I woke up from surgery that I wanted to use this (injury) for a purpose.” Alexandria has set…
Ahmet Cunmulaj, a T5 paraplegic, shares videos on his YouTube channel (WheelzAC) demonstrating how he accomplishes different independent living skills. In the video below, Ahmet shares his ability to transfer in and out of his shower with minimal accommodations. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=y3wv7A90O-Q…
Tatiana A. Lee is the first model who uses a wheelchair to be featured by the clothing brand Torrid. The pictures evoked a positive response especially from other women with disabilities. The pictures received comments like “So much more love…
Laura Power, a United Spinal member from Pennsylvania shares her experiences joining other wheelchair users in fighting for disability rights.
“I got to drive a race car! There are some things that I’ve always dreamed of doing. This wasn’t one of them! But some dreams find you,” says Kelly Brush Davisson, a paraplegic. The offer to drive a race car…
Senator Tammy Duckworth is the first United States senator to give birth while in office. She is also the first United States senator to cast a vote on the Senate floor with a newborn baby in her arms. But, with…
Caring for a loved one after a life-altering event can be intimidating. The team at AbleThrive asked a group of caregivers of people with spinal cord injuries to share some advice for new caregivers. Learn How To Ask For Help…
Tony Giles is a world traveler with an adventurous spirit, who is also completely blind. He has nineteen years of traveling experience and has visited all of the states in the U.S. and 125 countries. Throughout Tony’s travels, he…