How would you feel if your significant other was involved in a life-altering situation? Norah Sanders shares her perspective on this question as her boyfriend Sergio was involved in a traumatic event that left him paralyzed at the age of…
After Krystina was paralyzed, she assumed that her days of wearing heels were over. Eventually, she started to wear heels again, but noticed that her ankles would roll when her feet rested on her footplate. That was until she discovered…
Sam and Chelsea both have significant others who use wheelchairs, affectionately referring to the men as their “wheel loves.” The friends blog about their relationships to show a different perspective and to help those in similar situations. Sam and Chelsea…
The bladder sends signals to the brain when it is time for it to empty. After a spinal cord injury, your bladder may not clearly communicate with your brain. Craig Hospital and Shepherd Center share an educational video concerning bladder…
Buckling a seatbelt is actually pretty hard sometimes, says Meg, a mom who is a quadriplegic with limited hand function. She demonstrates how she accomplishes buckling her seatbelt. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NuTn08PPLb8 Once in the car, Meg reaches back and uses her wrist…
At age 20, Kat’s boyfriend Caleb sustained a spinal cord injury after a car accident. The accident left Caleb paralyzed from the waist down but, through it all, the young couple progresses every day in their emotional and spiritual healing.…
Wes Hamilton, the founder of Disabled, But Not Really, demonstrates different cardio and arm exercises he uses as a wheelchair user. The first exercise Wes shows is propelling a stationary hand bike. Next, Wes pushes his wheelchair up and down…
The pursuit of happiness is an important aspect of being a caregiver. In a recent article, Forbes magazine gathers advice from scientific and aging experts on how a family caregiver can create joy on their journey. “The role of family…
Daniela Schirmer had high hopes when she decided to get a Canine Companion for Independence about three years ago, but she never could have imagined the bond she would develop with Zandra (Z-Dog).
Joseph Visaggi is a paraplegic who shares videos on his YouTube channel (Wheelzoffortune) demonstrating how he accomplishes certain independent living tasks. In one of his videos, Joseph demonstrates how he is able to get off an airplane independently. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PpMay_aaNtM Joseph…