Quadriplegic Car Transfer

Cole and Charisma started a YouTube channel (Roll With Cole and Charisma) where they share videos about being in an “inter-abled” relationship. Cole is a quadriplegic who uses a wheelchair. In the video below, Cole and Charisma demonstrate how Charisma…

Perspective On Obtaining SSDI

Obtaining social security disability benefits is an important topic to research after sustaining a spinal cord injury (SCI). Julieanne sustained an SCI from an automobile accident which made it difficult for her to work post-injury. She answers the following questions…

Paraplegic Demonstrates Toilet Transfer

Ahmet Cunmulaj, a T5 paraplegic, shares videos on his YouTube channel (Wheelz AC) demonstrating how he accomplishes specific independent living tasks. Ahmet states when he first got paralyzed he wondered how he was going to be able to balance while…

Family Relationships Post Injury

Spinal cord injuries are a traumatic event that may have an effect on an entire family as a whole, not just the family member who was injured. Facing Disability interviewed individuals living with spinal cord injuries of various levels. These…

Resource: Nurse Advice Line

Nurses at Craig Hospital can help you identify potential SCI/D complications before they become serious health issues. This free service provides a dedicated nurse to answer non-emergency calls about spinal cord injury or brain injury.

Quadriplegic's Driving Controls

There are many different ways a vehicle can be modified to assist people with disabilities to hit the open road. Alex, a C5/C6 quadriplegic, shares how his Toyota Sienna is set up so he is able to drive independently. Alex’s…