The Shepherd Center has created a video series which aims to empower women who live with spinal cord injury. In the video below, four women give their perspective on dating post-injury. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=t7P6-Pw-Xso Terrill, a C5 quadriplegic, admits she was fearful…
“It has been said that there is only one happiness in life, to love and be loved, and people with spinal cord injuries should not be excluded from that opportunity,” says psychologist Angela Riccobono. She is one of the featured…
Gareth Herridge, a quadriplegic, addresses the topics of love, romance, and dating for someone who uses a wheelchair. “I certainly don't believe having a disability should make a person feel unattractive or put them off the idea of dating.” Gareth…
Dating with a disability may be a taboo topic, especially in today’s society where dating apps are the prominent way to meet new people. Lolo, Aman Lakhani, and Erin Hawley all have different forms of muscular dystrophy. HuffPost interviews the…
“I have always known James in a wheelchair; I fell in love with him sitting down, I don’t know him any other way,” says Chelsea. Her significant other, James, has a spinal cord injury. Chelsea admits that there are times…
“Sometimes the strength of a marriage is tested in the midst of life’s worst storms,” says Steve Derwent, a quadriplegic. He recalls a trying time in his life where he relied on the strength of his marriage and his faith…
Elena Pauly and Brooke Page have started an Instagram community called WAGS of SCI: Wives and Girlfriends of Spinal Cord Injuries. WAGS is an acronym usually used for describing wives and girlfriends of professional athletes. However, Elena and Brooke have…
“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…
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…