Rob Ewins, a wheelchair user, shares how he is ‘Achieving a Change’ by becoming independent and finding a job. Rob receives support from Achieve Australia which assists him in maximizing his potential. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-T3Afpyt04M “I was unemployed for a while, having…
Fernami Okanlami is a physician in family medicine. He has a C6 spinal cord injury. Backbones interviewed Fernami to show how every day he is “demonstrating that being DISabled does not mean UNabled.” “Now with my disability, It’s a new…
AbleThrive partnered with Numotion to host a virtual panel discussion about using lifestyle mobility products to enhance one’s life. The discussion is centered around three products that Numotion shares which are innovative mobility solutions that enable freedom and independence. Those…
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…
In 2010, Steph Aiello was involved in a car accident one day before she was to begin cosmetology school. Steph sustained a spinal cord injury and became a quadriplegic with limited hand function. However, with support from those around her,…
There are many different ways a person can learn to transfer into the driver’s seat of their vehicle. It depends on a number of factors including what type of vehicle you have and/or the modifications made to a vehicle. Rachelle…
Angela Rockwood, a C4 quadriplegic, is a self-proclaimed “Paralyzed Diva”. She often gets asked the question, “How do you wear heels on wheels?” Angela shares a video demonstrating how she wears five different types of heels/shoes while sitting in her…
Shawn Fluke, a C5/C6 quadriplegic, shares videos on his YouTube channel (Live To Roll) showing how he accomplishes specific independent living tasks. Shawn demonstrates how he is able to zip up his shorts using an adaptive tool. He uses this…
Moving into your own apartment is an exciting experience. Finding a roommate that you really connect with only enhances that experience. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0Wntr1Aqd4c Karen and Sharon live in an apartment building with the assistance of Achieve Australia. At first, the two…