Transfer From Wheelchair to Couch
Meg Johnson, a C6/7 quadriplegic, finds that when she has a friend or guest over in her home, she likes to sit with them on the couch. "When people come over, and they're standing, I really feel like I am…
Home Safety Tips for People With Disabilities
Everyone wants their home to be a place where they feel safe and relaxed. When you have a disability, or have family members who do, this is of utmost importance. Here’s a few tips on how you can create and…
From Lying Down to Sitting Up
“Being able to go from laying down to sitting up is important in living with a Spinal Cord Injury and is difficult for quadriplegics.” Mason is a C5,6,7 quadriplegic, and he demonstrates how he’s learned to master the skill of…
Achieving and Celebrating Independence
April 17 will always be celebrated as my Independence Day. I was born with cerebral palsy and for much of my life I have had to rely on a caregiver to do basically everything for me. But, on April 17,…
Transfer Into and Out of a Jeep
Chris, a paraplegic, demonstrates how she gets into and out of her Jeep, including a high transfer from her wheelchair into the vehicle and back again. Transfer Into the Jeep Chris pulls up next to the open door of the…
Cooking as Therapy
Did you know that preparing food is a great way to work out your hands and arms when you have a spinal cord injury? Matty is a C4 quadriplegic with limited hand function. Today he is making coconut buns for…
Graduate Pursues Her Passion
Graduation season is upon Singapore, and one fresh university graduate is Jacqueline Woo, who has recently completed her degree with honours in History. When she was three years old, Jacqueline was diagnosed with Generalised Dystonia, affecting her ability to fully…
Paraplegic Student Wants to Become Fashion Designer
In 2007, Destini and her family were in a car crash while on vacation, and Destini’s injuries resulted in paraplegia. While the teenager admits the initial adjustment period to life with a spinal cord injury was difficult, she has since…
The Road To Acceptance
When a spinal cord injury happens, most people experience a drastic life change. The process of finding a way of accepting your new body, new circumstances, and new life can be a difficult road. Steph Aiello, a quadriplegic and beauty expert,…
Relax With Mindfulness Meditation
Do you ever feel overwhelmed with the pace of life? I’m sure most of us can answer "Yes" to this question. Candace, a paraplegic, sums it up like this: “I’ve found having a spinal cord injury in this fast-paced 21st…