In 2011, Maria was in a horrific crash that left her a paraplegic. She also had multiple injuries to her body, and she spent many months recovering at Shepherd Center in Atlanta Georgia. At the time of her injury, Maria’s…
In 1996, when Mark was 28 years old, he met with an accident that left him as a paraplegic. Since his accident, Mark feels that he has gained more valuable relationships with his family and friends. “I think things like…
More often than not, when a spinal cord injury happens, it affects more than just the person injured. Family members and close friends often find themselves pulled into the aftermath of an injury and must face topics like caregiving and…
Oftentimes when a loved one is faced with a life-changing injury or diagnosis, the only thing others can do to offer help is through words. Loving, heartfelt words can be powerful in a scenario like this. But words can also…
“Today is Okay, Tomorrow we don’t know.” This is the seven-word motto developed by Betty after she experienced a brain aneurism, stroke, and paralysis. Betty’s daughter Martha shares her mother’s journey. Martha and her younger sister became the primary caregivers…
Almost everyone has encountered this situation: someone is walking out a doorway while a wheelchair user is trying to enter the doorway at the same time. What do you do? Here is a fun video on “proper etiquette when encountering a…
“One of the greatest things I hear from my friends is when they say, “I don’t even think about you being in a wheelchair. I forget!”” shares Alicia. In 2009, Alicia contracted Transverse Myelitis and was paralyzed from her ribs down.…
Brothers Kenneth and Eugene love being active. They were both members of the Outdoor Adventure Club (ODAC) in Catholic Junior College where they ran 5 km on a race track every morning. The brothers even joined the Singapore Armed Forces (SAF) in active…
Last week, I was walking with my sister after training when we passed a young boy in a wheelchair, with his mother and sister. Recognising him, my sister stopped to ask him a question. Smiling proudly, his mother replied that…
Mum and I often frequented the city centre of Sheffield in the UK. It’s a great place for shopping and quite accessible. Mum was put in a wheelchair at the age of 33 (I was 5). She was a quad.…