At the first sight, it’s easy to see that Theresa is an athlete, but ironically, many people struggle to believe she actually does sports. https://youtu.be/pxevmx8ijHU She’s been surprising people whom she has had encounters with, in this case, taxi drivers.…
Mouthpainting is exactly what it sounds like—painting with the brush in your mouth. https://youtu.be/1iUGC5uILvo “I was pretty doubtful that I will be able to do it because I have never painted before in my life.” Aaron is unable to move…
What started out as a family activity turned into Theresa representing Singapore in the National Paralympic Swimming Team. https://youtu.be/YQOo0aoNMf4 Theresa really enjoyed swimming—it gave her a sense of freedom. When Theresa was 12 years old, she went swimming with her…
Aaron had no prior experience to painting. He didn’t grow up with a passion for painting but his disability has led him to explore his talents. https://youtu.be/fo7e86mMv5k Bringing his imagination to life He simply takes a picture online and puts…
When you’re managing a disability or condition like multiple sclerosis or MS, it can be easy to forget the importance of exercise and its impact on your health. Recent findings showing the importance of exercising with MS. “Regular exercise improves…
Pascale Honore was paralyzed in a car accident and began to relearn life as a paraplegic. “An accident like this affects everything. You just gotta relearn to live a different way.” Pascale was confronted with things she couldn’t do anymore.…
After you watch Frank's first working out video, check out part two: https://youtu.be/ZZcvIqJ2hb8 How to adapt exercise machines to fit your needs This video kicks off with a variety of shoulder exercises, including valuable tips for not overworking them, in addition…
”Fitness has always been a part of my life. Just because I was in this accident doesn’t really stop me from continuing to do that.” Frank, a T6 paraplegic, started with dumbbells in his hospital bed and through a long…
There are lots of options to get your garden bed accessible for a wheelchair, but how do you go about planting seeds and watering your garden when you can’t move your fingers? Wendy Crawford, a quadriplegic, has figured out creative…
Accessible organic gardening is not only healthy, but it’s a great activity that can be adapted to different abilities. Wendy Crawford, founder of mobileWOMEN, demonstrates how she uses a customized raised bed that allows her wheelchair to fit under.”Since my C5-6…