The relationship between a caregiver and the individual receiving the care is a very important one. Jorge, a paraplegic, gives his perspective on the best way to work with a caregiver. https://youtu.be/yJ2hC9JQBXM “A caregiver really has to be intuitive about…
“It’s no mystery that romantic relationships take effort. They’re not always full of sunshine and flowers. They require good communication, patience, trust, and understanding. That’s not easy even for the regular able-bodied couple. If you or your partner happens to…
Caring for a loved one after a life-altering event can be intimidating. The team at AbleThrive asked a group of caregivers of people with spinal cord injuries to share some advice for new caregivers. Learn How To Ask For Help…
Angela is a quadriplegic who was injured at the age of fifteen. She discusses how her friendships changed post spinal cord injury. https://youtu.be/Lrbg9NcBSFw “It was important to (my friends) that they learned and included me.” Angela states that she was…
Angela is a quadriplegic who was injured at the age of fifteen. She discusses how her friendships changed post spinal cord injury. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Lrbg9NcBSFw&list=PLlO4pQRBc0jAeytHJocqRc7BhCpp6aX1A&index=4 “It was important to (my friends) that they learned and included me.” Angela states that she was…
Angela Rockwood, a quadriplegic, is one of the subjects in Ben Duffy’s documentary Take A Look At This Heart. The documentary delves into the often taboo topic of sex and disability. Angela was interviewed by Refinery about the upcoming documentary.…
Carissa Louise, a quadriplegic with limited hand function, shares a video of her and her boyfriend sharing a moment on the dance floor. Click on the original link to watch the video! Watch as the couple holds each other's hands…
Tammi Moses’s life in some ways has been shaped by being a caregiver for her late brother Daniel who was born with Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy. She recalls positive memories of her brother and how each member of the family cared…
According to a study in 2015, family caregivers are almost two times more likely to have emotional and physical problems than other U.S. adults, and three times more likely to have productivity problems at work. There are many advancements aimed…
There are many misconceptions about people who have disabilities. Many of those misconceptions center around sexuality. Huffington Post shares seven misconceptions about having sex with a physical disability from the perspective of four people with various disabilities. “Don’t hesitate to…