At age 20, Kat’s boyfriend Caleb sustained a spinal cord injury after a car accident. The accident left Caleb paralyzed from the waist down but, through it all, the young couple progresses every day in their emotional and spiritual healing.…
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…
Setting a goal can give one purpose and the desire to better whatever situation they might be in that chapter of life. The Alan T. Foundation’s peer mentoring program has assisted many people who are affected by paralysis to…
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…
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…
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…
Nur Fariza, 30, has always felt the need to do well in school. Even though she attended mainstream schools, it was not easy getting in. Born with osteogenesis imperfecta (OI) or brittle bone syndrome, Fariza started primary school a year…
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…
Jack Chen (born with a visual impairment) is a lawyer who works for Google. In a YouTube video with Bloomberg Law, Jack shares what a work day looks like for him. He takes viewers on a journey showing how he…
Cortell Holiday is a paraplegic who makes how-to videos on his YouTube channel, “2Wheels 2Real”. Cortell explains the benefits of using a standing frame. He states that baring weight on your legs and preventing muscle atrophy and/or bed sores are…