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,…
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…