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…
Kelvin, a paraplegic, has two methods of opening double doors. https://youtu.be/2uP_Xw450es The first method, is pulling the door towards him while he’s directly behind the door (like he’s opening the door for someone). Once the door opening is big enough,…
Kelvin, a paraplegic from Singapore, has been a wheelchair-user for 20 years and has been driving for the past 16 years. https://youtu.be/-t-CcZTsghY “Once I got a job, the first thing I did was buy a car,” Kelvin shares while driving.…
“If I hadn’t had an accident, I don’t know who will I be today,” https://youtu.be/hhC0r-JnE1E Kelvin is a paraplegic in Singapore. “After being on a wheelchair, I met my wife, I get a career and have a son. So is…
https://youtu.be/WOw5dyzVrNA “The handle and the weight plays a part,” says Eric a tetraplegic who lost the mobility of his fingers after being paralyzed in an accident. At home, he uses plastic cups with handles, which are lighter and make it…
Eric, has been a wheelchair user for 18 years. He knows what it feels like to have your life completely changed in an instant. “You got to pick it up from somewhere…if you keep dragging on, a day will pass…
Holding a fork and spoon without moving your fingers may seem impossible, but this quadriplegic has great tips. https://youtu.be/WwR8XZgETCQ Eric weaves the fork through his fingers to balance it. If he’s eating something tougher, he uses two hands, one holding…
Eric, a tetraplegic, lost the mobility in his fingers, but has no trouble using a smart phone, texting and taking photos. https://youtu.be/EwMMrGp2MsE Eric recommends getting a plastic phone cover that helps with better grip and he opts for a bigger…
Eric, a tetraplegic, believes it’s important to take care of yourself and that includes dressing well. “Don’t let people think that when you’re in a chair you’ve got no fashion sense…we’re as normal and as fashionable as anyone.” https://youtu.be/0g2TKQPzjFo How…
“Right now what I feel is my greatest accomplishment is being able to be so comfortable with the person I am today. It was a real journey of self-discovery and self-acceptance.” https://youtu.be/q3d03umLRDo It took a while for Theresa, a Paralympian…