Jonathan, a C6 quadriplegic, demonstrates how he independently puts on pressure stockings. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Bq3EkBVdu9w Jonathan sits on the edge of the bed with his left leg folded to where his foot is positioned on the bed while his right leg hangs…
Ellen Ladau, who has Larsen Syndrome, was having some difficulties at night when sleeping in her orthotic braces (AFO's). Ellen came up with a simple yet unusual solution - she ditched her AFO's and began sleeping in her UGG boots.…
Having the ability to go down a set of stairs in your manual wheelchair may be a useful skill to learn. Watch the #ThisIsHowI video as Chris demonstrates how she gets down a set of stairs independently in her manual…
Cole and Charisma started a YouTube channel (Roll With Cole and Charisma) where they share videos about being in an “inter-abled” relationship. Cole is a quadriplegic who uses a wheelchair. In the video below, Cole and Charisma demonstrate how Charisma…
Natalie Barnhard is a community activist, speaker, entrepreneur, and disability advocate. Natalie was involved in an accident in 2004 which resulted in a spinal cord injury. She became a C5/6 quadriplegic. Natalie continued to live an active lifestyle post-injury but…
Josh Smith, a quadriplegic, was tired of paying someone to mow his lawn and he took action. He searched the web to check out the newest technology. “Nowadays there’s a robot that can do everyday tasks so I figured there…
Ahmet Cunmulaj, a T5 paraplegic, gives advice and demonstrates how he manages leg spasms. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=04ZMjcVIfN8 Ahmet recommends stretching your legs out every morning before getting out of bed. “...when you get up for the day stretch (your legs) out. Pull…
Dayniah Manderson is a tenured New York City school teacher with a master’s degree in School Leadership from New York University. She was born with Spinal Muscular Atrophy Type II and uses a power wheelchair. Dayniah states that despite her…
Rob Smith, a quadriplegic with limited hand function, shares how the product Zip Grip allows him to independently operate the zipper of his jacket. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sq05UduGYGU “Doing zips with bad hand function is always a bit of a pain. Sometimes…
Meg Johnson, a quadriplegic with limited hand function, demonstrates how she peels an apple. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PPRjUp1RTcA Since Meg cannot hold the apple while she cuts she uses a cutting board in her lap. She first cuts the apple into large pieces…