Cleaning windows? Meg has a system that works for her. https://youtu.be/o5glNYMYa2o “I don’t like to use cleaner,” she says. “because cleaner, no matter where you put it, it will get on the floor, and then it will get on my…
“I love to mop. I think everyone should mop the way I mop, even if you’re not in a wheelchair.” https://youtu.be/Q3ZPMARfnSI All Meg needs is a bucket with some water and a rag. Leaving the bucket a bit away from…
“Lots of practice has gotten me to become really familiar and comfortable driving with my arms,” says Tasha Schuh, quadriplegic. She demonstrates driving an adapted van, including getting in and out of her house independently. https://youtu.be/4JGbLap9WGs Adaptations for limited upper mobility…
“Not all spinal cord injuries are created equal! This is also for the newbie injured folks that want some tips and insight of how to function in daily living. Everyone does things differently this is just my way.” Two people…
Moving a chair out of the way on your own when you can’t balance or move your fingers, might seem tough, but Meg, a quadriplegic, says it’s pretty easy! She moves furniture when she’s at home, especially when she wants to…
Kaini Zhang is a Chinese-born, Singaporean citizen who married in 1998 and gave birth to her first daughter in 2000, followed by the second in 2003. “We were actually very happy. Singapore was the perfect country for us. We made…
Looking for a great breakfast idea? https://youtu.be/GWYPSw_L3gY Meg Johnson, a quadriplegic, demonstrates how she cooks eggs for her and her husband. She starts by getting her cutting board on her lap and getting the eggs and mushrooms out of the fridge. She…
When learning independent quadriplegic bed transfers (or any other task for that matter), the most important thing is your safety. After that, it’s important to figure out what works best for your flexibility, strength and body type. Eric, a quadriplegic in Singapore, uses…
You never know when you might need to be prepared for an emergency, and having a disability makes it even more important to plan ahead. “You prepare. For yourself, for those you love, for whatever the day may bring." https://youtu.be/dcnCQ_pdVCY…
One of the greatest challenges after having a spinal cord injury is the transition home and managing home mobility. There’s a lot of work to figure out the best ways to adapt your home and establish your new routine, so Frank,…