Frank, a paraplegic, covers all kinds of tips to get out in the community on your own! https://youtu.be/0EVBso5SzGc Start off with Frank’s first hand tips for going out to a bar with friends, anything from navigating getting drinks to verifying accessibility ahead of time. Jump to…
Eric, a quadriplegic without finger movement, demonstrates writing with a splint that holds the pen. https://youtu.be/TfZgtwrWIwU “It’s a simple splint that I made through the rehab,” he shares. “It’s done through the occupational therapy department.” He slides the device around his…
When you’re out on the go and need to sign for a credit card, it’s handy to have a way to hold a pen without requiring a splint. https://youtu.be/NsbU8B9JNo4 Writing without moving your fingers Eric Ting, a quadriplegic who is…
Eric Ting, a quadriplegic from Singapore, shares his insights on adjusting to life with paralysis for anyone new to it. “I can tell you, it’s not the end of life. You have a great future in front of you if…
Without abdominal control or finger movement, putting on a shirt takes a little adjustment, but is completely possible. https://youtu.be/0y6bmiLk0s4 Learning to adapt to limited mobility Meg Johnson, a quadriplegic, demonstrates that it’s not complicated once you get the hang of…
What is it like transitioning home after spinal cord injury? Once Cody from New Zealand got through the first few months after his rugby injury, worked to establish his new normal as a quadriplegic. Get an up close and personal look at Cody’s progress as he establishes his…
“I wasn’t even planning on playing rugby,” Cody says. “I went down there not expecting to make it.” In one of the games, he ended up in an awkward tackle that broke his neck. Cody was on the ground, conscious, but…
Robyn has great tips on cutting vegetables without finger mobility, and now she has more tips for cooking. She doesn’t rely on specialized quadriplegic cooking appliances for all of her needs. Finding cooking appliances that work with your abilities “I like to use lightweight…
Robyn wasn’t going to sacrifice her love of food and cooking just because she became paralyzed after a spinal cord injury. “I come from a family of foodies,” she shares. “All we do is talk about food, so it was natural…
There are lots of options to get your garden bed accessible for a wheelchair, but how do you go about planting seeds and watering your garden when you can’t move your fingers? Wendy Crawford, a quadriplegic, has figured out creative…