Discovering A Passion For Painting

He probably never would have picked up a paintbrush had it not been for his spinal cord injury.  Before Blakely Martin sustained a C5 injury in his family swimming pool when he was 17, he “had never slowed down enough…

Wheelchair Skateboarding

“Wanting to do something is not enough. You also need the opportunity to make it happen.” Erik is a paraplegic who has used a wheelchair for over 30 years, and he is using technology to allow him to live beyond…

Accessible Climb Up the O2

Andy and Charlotte recently got to view London from an entirely new vantage point: from the top of the O2 Arena. “Up at the O2” is an event at the arena that allows visitors to climb the outer exterior of the dome…

Paralympian Tatyana McFadden Makes History

Tatyana McFadden decided at age 9 that she wanted to be a paralympic athlete. “When I tried wheelchair racing, I knew that was for me,” she says. https://youtu.be/aHOLL3_3-F8 Tatyana was born in Russia with spina bifida. At age 6 she was adopted…

Finding your Community in Quad Rugby

It is difficult to stop yourself from being immersed in watching the captivating game of quad rugby. Only eight players – all quadriplegics – are on the court at one time, and each of them has a point value (0.5…

Tips For Losing Weight When You Can't Walk

  Many wheelchair users struggle with weight maintenance since losing weight usually means moving your body to burn calories. When mobility is limited, losing weight can be difficult. But it’s not impossible. Check out these tips for ways to help…

Pregnant Paraplegic Completes Half-Marathon

Claire Lomas’s performance in the Great North Run is the epitome of dedication and perseverance. The Great North Run is a half-marathon run in England, and Claire completed the marathon in 5 days. Claire was paralyzed from the chest down…