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…
Shawn Fluke, a quadriplegic, shares how he prevents getting pressure sores during the day and at night. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Yzx1OKUUgmM Prevention During The Day While In Wheelchair Shawn states while he is at home he does not have to worry about relieving…
“Often film and TV get able-body people to portray someone with a disability. It can be an opportunity to show the true diversity and hire disabled actors and, also help us to be gainfully employed,” says Tatiana A. Lee. In…
How can you help someone after a life-changing injury? Mark Chilutti gives a few examples of what to say to someone after a life-changing injury, such as an SCI or brain injury. “...having love and support from family members and…
Joe Stone, a C6/C7 quadriplegic, demonstrates how he accomplishes a floor to wheelchair transfer. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TOPgupwnpF4 To begin the transfer, Joe tries to align his knees up with the center of his footplate. He then gets into a high kneel position,…
“Growing up as a young girl I loved looking at catalogs, and, The Victoria Secret Fashion Show and looking at how beautiful the models were, I had always imagined that would be me one day, but I always felt that…
Ellie Smith demonstrates how she drives with one hand using a keyless entry and ignition and a unique adaptation to her steering wheel. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=X-GJtrvOnZc Steering Wheel Adaptation Ellie uses a Lodgesons Lollipop adaptation that attaches to her steering wheel. She…
Steph Aiello, a quadriplegic with limited hand function, demonstrates how she transfers to different surfaces independently. She shows how she transfers onto her bed, couch, shower chair, and toilet. Steph prefers that her wheelchair sits on carpet while transferring so…
Patrick Young is the founder of AbleUSA. He shares the following information and advice on how to search for an accessible home: Approximately 40 million Americans have a disability (about half are those aged 75 and older), which is why…