If your family member has experienced a spinal cord injury, you may be confused and a little scared. In a blink, life has changed. There are many emotions — concern for your loved one, decision stress, grief, and feeling overwhelmed.…
United Spinal Association knows that sexuality and relationships are essential components of health and wellness.
I was fixed up on a date with a pretty girl who used a wheelchair for mobility. I had no immediate experience with disability to that degree up to that point ...
President Biden’s pandemic recovery plan correctly positions caregiving as an essential building block of our economic future. His proposal has the potential to transform the future for people with disabilities
Shepherd Center's video series is a great resource for women living with spinal cord injuries that are in search of practical insights on a variety of topics, including intimacy. Located in Atlanta, Georgia, Shepherd Center is a private, not-for-profit hospital…
Donna Thomson has been a caregiver for 30 years. She writes about her experiences on her blog, The Caregiver’s Living Room. In one of her posts, she discusses the “essential truths of caregiving.” Donna and one of her fellow longtime…
Cindy Kolbe has been a life-long disability advocate, even before her daughter Beth sustained a spinal cord injury in a car accident. Cindy is a writer and her articles have been published in many media platforms. She hopes that her…
Shane Burcaw and his girlfriend Hannah Aylward share videos on their YouTube channel (Squirmy and Grubs) featuring their life as an “interabled” couple. Shane was born with Spinal Muscular Atrophy. The couple raises awareness about relationships and disability by sharing…
As a new year begins, some may be ready to open their heart to new possibilities. Online dating is the newest trend and it can be quite intimidating. Disability Match from the United Kingdom shares their top five tips for…
Donna Thomson is a long time caregiver who writes about her experiences on her blog The Caregiver’s Living Room. In a recent post, Donna tells about a conversation she had with a friend about meeting fear with courage in caregiving.…