Get a Firm Grip With Active Hands
Gareth is a C6 quadriplegic who enjoys living life to the fullest. "Keeping fit and healthy is extremely important to me as it allows me to retain my independence and gives me freedom to live my life the way I…
Using A Lap Desk
Lapboards or lap desks are flat surfaces with a pillow underside that fit perfectly on your lap to create a table wherever you are. Krystina, a quadriplegic, users her lapboard for all kinds of daily tasks. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6l1_NV2MPyo Whether she wants…
Tips For Planning Accessible Home Modifications
Accessible University states that when planning modifications for your home to make it more accessible it is important to ensure all accessibility solutions have been considered including your particular situation. It is advised to assess your needs and home before…
A Wine Yoke To Carry Your Drink
Ever been to an event in your wheelchair and not been sure how to hold your drink effectively? That's exactly what happened to Krystina, who is a quadriplegic without finger mobility. Her solution? The Wine Yoke. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4c-gyIIsfk0 "I discovered these…
Quadriplegic Cuts Bread
Chris Colwell has his own YouTube channel where he shares videos on how he accomplishes independent living tasks as a quadriplegic. Chris demonstrates how he is able to cut a loaf of bread independently using adaptive tools. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mj3IFizQy-M Chris has…
Successfully Navigating Curbs In Manual Wheelchair
Learning how to get up and down a curb is a helpful task to learn for a manual wheelchair user who travels independently. Joseph Visaggi, a paraplegic, demonstrates how he gets up and down a curb in his wheelchair when…
Paraplegic Demonstrates How To Go Up/Down Stairs Without Wheelchair
Ahmet Cunmulaj, a T5 complete paraplegic, shares how-to videos on his Youtube channel (Wheelz AC) to show others how he accomplishes specific independent living tasks. In a recent video, Ahmet demonstrates how he goes up and down his staircase (without…
Modifying Living Spaces and Entrances
Accessible University is a good resource to reference when modifying your home to fit your accessibility needs. The website provides room by room considerations on how to make a home accessible. Here are some of the considerations for your home’s…
How Quadriplegics Are Using Amazon Echo and Echo Dot To Control Their Homes Handsfree
Amazon Echo products are becoming increasingly popular in homes these days. The Echo and Echo Dot (sometimes referred to as Alexa, the name of the digital assistant built into the device) are hands-free devices with a built-in speaker that allow users to…
Dad Makes Roti and Curry with Daughter
Matty and his daughter, Ari, spend a lot of time together, especially in the kitchen. For one of their coking adventures, the daddy and daughter team cooked roti and curry. Matty is a C4 quadriplegic, and preparing food in the…