Being Positive and Seeing Possibility
Stanely broke his neck from an accident 10 years ago. He now uses a wheelchair and is as capable as ever. “I don’t want sympathy but empathy,” he says. “People usually sees us like we can’t do anything, we are…
Assisted Transfer From Power Wheelchair
When it comes to transfers that are done without hoists or harnesses, it’s all about technique. https://youtu.be/gtb2vwoaFPc Aaron, a quadriplegic, shares a video of how he is transferred from his wheelchair to a mat. His caregiver crosses Aaron’s arms…
How A Spinal Cord Injury Changed My Life For The Better
You read the title right. It might be hard to believe that someone would be better off after a spinal cord injury, but everyone’s experiences are unique and valid. Jacinta Burnicle, an incomplete quadriplegic from Australia, shares her journey since…
Wheelchair User Navigating Singapore
“I do drive and I own a motorbike too,” is something we don’t hear everyday from someone sitting in a wheelchair. Jack rides his motorbike to work everyday to save cost and drives his car for family ocassions. He has…
Adapted Motorbike Transfer
https://youtu.be/eJuL14PXlzY “I don’t use my legs at all to operate this vehicle. Everything is hand controlled,” he says. There are two metal levers, one to change gear and the other to start the engine. Jack’s motorbike comes with a sidecar…
Finding A Job For Wheelchair Users
Jack and Tricia had polio when they were toddlers. They’re now both wheelchair-users and have good careers to financially support their family. https://youtu.be/tpV5W2lzfro “It is important that disabled people equip themselves with education,” Jack advises. Many people with disabilities now…
Loving Yourself First
“I never knew how much I was loved,” shares Kristin Duqette, a woman with a disability. “Society has a tendency to see me as a broken individual, but with love, I’ve learned to shatter those lenses and begin to see…
Resilience And Mindset In The Face Of Adversity
“Life is not a bed of roses. There are always challenges.” https://youtu.be/NxZFdroPYy4 Jack and his wife, Tricia, are both wheelchair-users from Singapore. “Very important is to persevere…You have to be ready for all the…challenges in life. Important thing is to…
Finding Passion To Live Life
“My passion is simple, live life. Maximize and do whatever that you can with whatever limited abilities that you have.” https://youtu.be/QEMzzXzgAS4 Kelvin a paraplegic from Singapore is married with a beautiful son. He has also been driving for 16 years but Kelvin’s independence…
Transferring In And Out Of An SUV
Kelvin, a paraplegic from Singapore, has been driving for 16 years and drives everyday as his main form of transport. He also enjoys the higher ride of an SUV, even though many wheelchair-users would opt for a car lower to…