People with spinal cord injuries may no longer receive pain signals in their brain when something is irritating their skin. The result can be abrasions, openings in the skin or much deeper issues like pressure ulcers. This video from Moss…
On this episode of the United on Wheels podcast, Host Paul Amadeus Lane welcomes two amazing moms to the show to discuss the important topic of how to talk to your children about disabilities. Teal Sherer, an actress and advocate…
Sometimes the most useful gadget is also the simplest one with the least moving parts.
The question of “What is the best wheelchair?” has been pondered by both new and experienced wheelchair users since the first wheelchair was created.
Finding the right job is a challenge for most people. When you’re living with a spinal cord injury it can be ten times more difficult. We put together a list of some of the common barriers to employment for people with disabilities, along with solutions that can help remove them.
Steven Jacobo, a paraplegic, shares several how-to videos on his YouTube channel (Steven Jacobo Vlogs) demonstrating certain independent living tasks. Steven shares a video collage documenting how he does various transfers over a three-year period. At the beginning of this…
Lee Oesterle sat down with United Spinal to discuss his journey toward recovery after a spinal cord injury changed his life forever at the age of 61.
Jonathan Sigworth, a C7 quadriplegic, demonstrates how he dresses his lower extremities independently while sitting in his wheelchair. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FhU175Cg8Y4 First, Jonathan sits in his wheelchair and scoots forward while balancing, which he states gives him greater stability. He already has…
According to Tiffiny Carlson, a C5/6 quadriplegic, adjusting to life after a spinal cord injury isn't easy. Although skills and techniques are taught in rehab, it is impossible to cover all of the basics in that short amount of time,…
Life after a spinal cord injury (SCI) can be challenging, but with the correct tools and support systems set into place, the transitional process can be a less daunting experience. Monica Manley states adjusting to life with an SCI is…