When Meg leaves her house, closing a door behind her can be complicated from a wheelchair, especially when you have no abdominal control or finger movement. https://youtu.be/S3eVro0XgPM Once Meg is out of her house, she turns back around and faces the…
Although CDs are used less and less often, anyone who still has a desktop computer and is putting in a CD will benefit from this quadriplegic’s tips. By anchoring herself on her wheelchair, she’s able to lean over to hit…
Cleaning windows? Meg has a system that works for her. https://youtu.be/o5glNYMYa2o “I don’t like to use cleaner,” she says. “because cleaner, no matter where you put it, it will get on the floor, and then it will get on my…
“I love to mop. I think everyone should mop the way I mop, even if you’re not in a wheelchair.” https://youtu.be/Q3ZPMARfnSI All Meg needs is a bucket with some water and a rag. Leaving the bucket a bit away from…
Moving a chair out of the way on your own when you can’t balance or move your fingers, might seem tough, but Meg, a quadriplegic, says it’s pretty easy! She moves furniture when she’s at home, especially when she wants to…
Looking for a great breakfast idea? https://youtu.be/GWYPSw_L3gY Meg Johnson, a quadriplegic, demonstrates how she cooks eggs for her and her husband. She starts by getting her cutting board on her lap and getting the eggs and mushrooms out of the fridge. She…
You never know when you might need to be prepared for an emergency, and having a disability makes it even more important to plan ahead. “You prepare. For yourself, for those you love, for whatever the day may bring." https://youtu.be/dcnCQ_pdVCY…
Frank, a paraplegic, covers all kinds of tips to get out in the community on your own! https://youtu.be/0EVBso5SzGc Start off with Frank’s first hand tips for going out to a bar with friends, anything from navigating getting drinks to verifying accessibility ahead of time. Jump to…
When you’re out on the go and need to sign for a credit card, it’s handy to have a way to hold a pen without requiring a splint. https://youtu.be/NsbU8B9JNo4 Writing without moving your fingers Eric Ting, a quadriplegic who is…
Robyn has great tips on cutting vegetables without finger mobility, and now she has more tips for cooking. She doesn’t rely on specialized quadriplegic cooking appliances for all of her needs. Finding cooking appliances that work with your abilities “I like to use lightweight…