Ellie Smith was born with Brachial Plexus Paralysis (Erb’s Palsy.) She has learned how to accomplish her daily living tasks independently using one hand. Ellie shares videos on how she does certain tasks to be a resource for others who…
“Stress is a part of our lives, but it doesn't’ have to control us. By creating a daily practice of countering stress, we call the shots,” says Candace Cloud. Candace provides some ways to help cope with stress such as different…
“After a spinal cord injury, the nerves in the skin may not send messages to the brain to let you know that your skin is in trouble,” writes the Shepherd Center. The Shepherd Center provides the following information on how…
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…
Patty and Roberta, known as the Rollin’ RNs, discuss an important health topic that relates to the world of spinal cord injury --- bowel care. The nurses provide information on the anatomy of the digestive system, health benefits of a…
Finding a first job is always a challenge, and usually more so for people with disabilities (PWDs). When Nur Fariza, 30, applied for her first part-time job, her physical disability was something that the interviewer simply could not ignore.…
When twenty-five-year-old Spencer decided to move out of his parents’ house and live on his own, he knew it was time for a change. Spencer, who has Cerebral Palsy and needs help with his day-to-day routine, found a subsidized apartment…
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…
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…