Quadriplegic Demonstrates Zip Grip Zipper Pull

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…

Quadriplegic's Nightly Routine

A person with a disability’s nightly routine can be more complex than just simply jumping into bed. Christopher Soleto shares a video of his nightly routine as a C6 quadriplegic. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5jSbFqfjg8s The video begins as Christopher sits in his wheelchair…

How To Wear Heels In A Wheelchair

Angela Rockwood, a C4 quadriplegic, is a self-proclaimed “Paralyzed Diva”. She often gets asked the question, “How do you wear heels on wheels?” Angela shares a video demonstrating how she wears five different types of heels/shoes while sitting in her…

How To Put Your Hair Up In Ponytail Using One Hand

Ellie Smith was born with Brachial Plexus Paralysis (Erb’s Palsy.) She has learned how to accomplish her daily living tasks independently using one hand. Ellie shares videos on how she does certain tasks to be a resource for others who…

Maintaining Healthy Skin For People With SCI

“After a spinal cord injury, the nerves in the skin may not send messages to the brain to let you know that your skin is in trouble,” writes the Shepherd Center. The Shepherd Center provides the following information on how…

The Ins And Outs Of Bowel Care

Patty and Roberta, known as the Rollin’ RNs, discuss an important health topic that relates to the world of spinal cord injury --- bowel care. The nurses provide information on the anatomy of the digestive system, health benefits of a…

Why Independence Feels So Liberating

When twenty-five-year-old Spencer decided to move out of his parents’ house and live on his own, he knew it was time for a change. Spencer, who has Cerebral Palsy and needs help with his day-to-day routine, found a subsidized apartment…