Hallam had just finished his training to be a model when his life took an unexpected turn: he fell from a tree and injured his spinal cord. Initially devastated that his modelling career wouldn’t come to fruition, things began to…
It all started with a Facebook post – that was how the world was introduced to Ikram Bakir, a 20-year-old girl from Fez who was born without hands. The Facebook page, Humans of Morocco, aims to give a voice to…
Chris is a C5/6 quadriplegic who has a supra pubic catheter in place. Each day, his assistant flushes both the catheter and the tubing in order to prevent sediment buildup and help keep the urine flowing freely. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=a_HgBUxIb3o&feature=youtu.be Chris has…
Meg is a C6/7 quadriplegic with no finger function, and she demonstrates how she eats a variety of food using a spoon and fork. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KJmUcMS7l28 For soft foods, Meg uses a spoon by placing it between her index and middle…
Becky’s brother, James, met with a car accident that left him a tetraplegic when he was 39 years old. Since his accident, James has found ways to successfully readjust to his life. “One year on from his accident, he’s finally…
Accomplishing an independent living skill, such as opening a can of green beans, gets easier with a little bit of practice. Paul, a C6/7 quadriplegic with no finger movement, shares a technique he has learned to opening an easy-open or…
During one of his regular visits to the National Spinal Injury Hospital, Harum Hassan met a newfound friend who was curious about how he lives with a disability. Harum recalls the man asking: “So you drive? And you cannot walk?…
Chris is a C5/C6 quadriplegic. And while he can’t move his fingers, he’s still mastered a way to clip his fingernails independently. Chris has mounted a finger nail clipper to the edge of a table. When it’s time for the…
When it comes to vehicle modifications, did you know there’s a lot of different options for wheelchair users to choose from? While the minivan with its roomy interior has become a popular vehicle to modify, that style doesn’t always appeal…
Are you crafty? Do you have a project you’ve been wanting to try that requires the use of a glue gun? Check out Meg Johnson’s video to see how she does it. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EXzCX5PEoR0 Meg uses both hands to hold and…