“Ever since I got hurt, I realized I still love to be in the water.” https://youtu.be/1T_uX36pg5g These are the words of Jesse Billauer who became a quadriplegic as a teenager when he fell off his surfboard. Jesse’s life revolved around…
Sam has always loved sports. But when he became a quadriplegic in a motocross accident in 2003, Sam though his days participating in sports were over. https://youtu.be/2n2p3Mo9Pxg “I went through some serious depression. You go from, like, the top of…
“It took me about 5 years to get out of the ‘woe is me,’ and ‘sports won’t be the same as it was before,’ but when I started getting involved, I started realizing it is the same – you just…
Crossfit is a way of life for Zack. Not only does he train, he also owns a gym where he coaches other crossfit athletes. Zack’s philosophy can be summed up with these words: “You’re not going to use ‘can’t’ in my gym."…
If you are a wheelchair user and want to skydive, you don’t have to let your wheels hold you back! Here are two stories that will inspire you to take your thrills to new heights. https://youtu.be/NptApcwwAN0 Randy, a ventilator-dependent quadriplegic, knew…
Rodney became a paraplegic as a young adult from a motor bike accident. “Through the journey of obtaining a new body, I found sports,” Rodney shares. He became a wheelchair dancer with an internationally renowned dance troupe in the San Francisco…
Sailing is a great way to experience the freedom of the open ocean. Three wheelchair users share their individual sailing experiences which range from sailing with traditional boats to using modified equipment. https://youtu.be/5hosNDp6bIk “I can actually skipper the boat myself…
Stretching your limbs is vital if you want to maintain your overall health. Leg stretches, whether done independently or with the aid of a caregiver, help with things like proper position in your wheelchair, spasticity, and transfers. https://youtu.be/7NHMqDPIQVY Leg stretches that caregivers…
Finding information on collegiate adaptive sports programs can be a bit tricky. Oftentimes, this information gets buried on the college website, and digging it up can be an overwhelming task, so we're making it easier. Here’s a list of…
Monoskiing is a popular winter sport where individuals with paralysis can experience the thrill of the slopes. If you’ve ever been curious about monoskiing, these first-hand accounts should convince you that it’s something you should try. https://youtu.be/aw3chFAaiwM At 0:24, Fred says…