Meg Johnson shares videos on how she does independent living tasks as a quadriplegic with limited hand function. In one of her videos, she demonstrates how she fills up a glass of water at her kitchen sink and then…
Tammie Decroteau has multiple sclerosis. Her service dog Logan helps her with simple tasks throughout the day. She says that Logan’s companionship has been ‘life-changing’ for her. Service dogs are trained to fit an individual’s specific needs related to their…
Cheri Blauwet has become accustomed to people’s shocked responses when they find what her career field is. Cheri is a doctor who practices rehabilitation and sports medicine. Cheri also uses a wheelchair for mobility. “In my busy outpatient clinical…
When Andrew Angulo was 32, he suffered a T7 spinal cord injury from a motorcycle crash in June 2009. He admits that his outlook on life was grim immediately following his injury. "One of my first thoughts was that all the…
Kimberly Miechiels, a physician’s assistant at Shepherd’s Center Multiple Sclerosis Institute, shares some advice for those newly diagnosed with MS. She suggests you educate yourself, establish a support system, exercise, and empower yourself. “First, don’t allow yourself to be…
The gift giving season is upon us, and there's still time to grab up a couple more items that can help make the holidays extra special. AbleThrive has compiled some great gift ideas that you can get for your loved ones…
At the age of 29, Yasmin Sheikh became paralyzed overnight for which causes are unknown. She has used her experiences to become a disability consultant, coach, public speaker and mentor. “I got up three or four times to wee and…
Does your house have stairs? Accessible University lists some modifications to consider for wheelchair users if you live in a multi-level home including stairlifts, elevators, and vertical lifts. Considerations for living in a multi-level home: Arrange things to minimize the…
Anthony Sanchez, a T4 paraplegic, recently posted a message of encouragement in a spinal cord injury support group on Facebook about his weight loss journey. "I'm a t4. If you work hard you can lose the weight. Once I put the…
Glenn and his family faced an unexpected life change when he suffered an unprovoked disc rupture that left him paralyzed from the waist down. Glenn faced challenges when he got home, and had to make major changes to his home,…