“It is really important to keep your teeth cleaned, whether you are paralyzed or not. But it is extremely hard to keep them clean if you cannot floss,” says Mason Ellis. Mason Ellis is a C5 quadriplegic and he shares…
Mason, a C5/C6/C7 quadriplegic, demonstrates his daily morning routine which includes applying deodorant, brushing his teeth, shaving, using mouthwash, and washing his hands. Applying Deodorant The first step in Mason’s routine is applying deodorant. Mason says that while he was in…
As a C6/C 7 quadriplegic, Paul lacks finger function, so he found a way to adapt tools so he can use them without difficulty. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=X7Sj6zDhEuA Paul adapted his hairbrush using an aluminum bar from a hardware or hobby store. For…
Paul, a C6-7 quadriplegic who has no finger mobility, tried a lot of different gloves to protect his hands when he first had his spinal cord injury. "The two things you need are protection and friction." He found Hatch Mobility Gloves…
“Being able to go from laying down to sitting up is important in living with a Spinal Cord Injury and is difficult for quadriplegics.” Mason is a C5,6,7 quadriplegic, and he demonstrates how he’s learned to master the skill of…
April 17 will always be celebrated as my Independence Day. I was born with cerebral palsy and for much of my life I have had to rely on a caregiver to do basically everything for me. But, on April 17,…
Shawn is a C5-C6 quadriplegic who has learned how to get a sweatshirt on and off independently. He demonstrates the techniques he uses to put on/off a pullover hoodie sweatshirt and a sweatshirt that zips up the front. Putting on a…
"Getting up from lying down on the bed uses ab muscles," says Meg. But what if your ab muscles don't work? Meg says that lying down is often a scary position to be in for someone with her injury level…
The Sesame Enable Phone is the world’s first truly hands-free device that allows users to control a smartphone with head movements. How It Works Sesame Enable’s app tracks head movements using a front-facing camera. A cursor appears on the screen, and the…
Chris is a C5/6 quadriplegic who has a supra pubic catheter in place. Each day, his assistant flushes both the catheter and the tubing in order to prevent sediment buildup and help keep the urine flowing freely. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=a_HgBUxIb3o&feature=youtu.be Chris has…