Sam had a life plan of graduating high school, going to law school, getting married, and having two children all before the age of 25. But as she states now that she is older and wiser she realizes that everything…
Tammi Moses’s life in some ways has been shaped by being a caregiver for her late brother Daniel who was born with Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy. She recalls positive memories of her brother and how each member of the family cared…
Rida Desai is a self-proclaimed disability activist by day and a social butterfly by night. He lives in South Africa and has traveled all over the beautiful country. He states that Cape Town, South Africa is his backdrop and launching…
Dinesh Pailipana is Queensland first doctor who is a quadriplegic. He works in one of the busiest emergency rooms in the country. After his car accident, Dinesh remembers having a conversation about continuing medical school. “Even when I was in…
Spasms are common for people who have spinal cord injuries. Ahmet Cunmulaj, a T5 complete paraplegic, says his leg spasms draw attention to himself when out in public and people often ask about them. He explains his leg spasms and…
Maryangel Garcia Ramos, the founder of Mexican Women With Disabilities, advocates for policy and legislation that advance rights for women with disabilities. Maryangel has a neurological condition called Foix-Alajouanine that affects the spine. She started using a wheelchair at the…
Marcela Turnage, a paraplegic, demonstrates different arm exercises using dumbbells and kettlebells. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jmBHyXNh-DE To begin her workout Marcela lifts the dumbbells, extending her arms over her head and then bringing her arms down in full extension. She has a dumbbell…
Leah Leilani, born with muscular dystrophy, says the most influential people in her life are her parents. In honor of her parents’ 30th wedding anniversary, Leah interviews them to show a perspective on marriage while raising a child with a…
According to a study in 2015, family caregivers are almost two times more likely to have emotional and physical problems than other U.S. adults, and three times more likely to have productivity problems at work. There are many advancements aimed…
Mark Chilutti, a wheelchair user, loves to travel. Las Vegas is one of his favorite places to visit. He gives some tips for fellow wheelchair users who want to visit Vegas. “I’ve been going to Vegas for more than 20…