Finding Meaning As A Mentor
Sholto Taylor reflects on the night he became a C6/7 complete tetraplegic at the age of 19. “I was in that classic…18 to 25 male age group where we’re all bulletproof,” he shares. After a night of drinking with friends,…
Paraplegic Transfer To Vehicle
Kristin Blevins, a T9 paraplegic, decided to make a video to show her family how she transfers to a car and breaks down her wheelchair. There’s lots of steps involved, but Kristin’s demonstration shows how she has perfected both the…
7 Ways To Take Care Of Yourself During The Holidays
The holidays are upon us, which along with the cheer, can bring a lot of stress. “Already, you might be noticing differences in your mood, body and safety,” shares Nurse Linda. “Sometimes a reminder of taking care of yourself is necessary…
Taking The Stairs To Break Down Barriers
Kelvin, a paraplegic from Singapore, was paralyzed in an accident as a teenager. When he was new to being a wheelchair-user, his parents wanted him to stay at home. “I stayed at home, but when no one was around, I…
Finding The Right Job Or Creating Your Own
It wasn’t easy for Thomas to find a job, especially being a wheelchair-user. The right job has to suit his disability and the buildings have to be wheelchair accessible. “A lot of places require….you to carry things around and all…
What It's Like Being New To Disability
“I didn’t know much about disability at all. I’d seen guys on wheelchairs and thought ‘Oh their legs don’t work, that’s it.’ I didn’t realize my abdominals wouldn’t work, my hands wouldn’t work properly.” https://youtu.be/yOMlP8qs9FI “I couldn’t work out why…
Falling Down Was An Everyday Thing
Thomas Teo’s life started to change when he turned 8 years old. “I had problems walking, climbing stairs, even running,” he says. His mother came to know about it when she was alerted that Thomas had difficulties going down a hill…
Challenge The Status Quo Of Disability
Nafi broke his neck playing rugby 8 years ago and has been using a wheelchair ever since. It wasn’t easy for him to accept the changes in his life. It took him 2 years to adjust himself to his life…
Getting In And Out Of Steep Thresholds
What do you do when you want to get through a door that has a step? https://youtu.be/6xvTE-QTwl8 If it’s a really steep threshold, you might need a hand. Once you’ve gotten yourself up in a wheelie, get part way through…
Don't Dwell In The Negative, Strive For Positive
Claire has been a wheelchair-user since a fall paralyzed her when she was 19 years old, but that doesn’t stop her from doing things she loves. https://youtu.be/QM6ziG4MgNo “I think I realize that I have to be independent so that I…