All mums want the best for their children, and mums of special-needs children are no different. Four mums shared their experiences while searching for the perfect school for their child. Marg’s son, 18-year-old Jake, has lived a mainstream life, like…
Accessible University gives some key considerations for modifying a home to fit your accessibility needs. Suggestions for an accessible kitchen include thinking about circulation throughout the area, a person's ability to reach sink, stove, and fridge as well as their…
Here’s an easy do it yourself wheelchair snow tires project that can help wheelchair users deal with the slippery winter issue of poor traction.
Cindy Kolbe writes that “caregiving is handed down through our heritage and woven through our genetics and instincts. We take care of others through different stages of life, a meaningful expression of love for family and friends, young and…
It could be safe to say that Steph Hammerman strives to break records. She is the world’s first level two cross-fit trainer with cerebral palsy. Steph recently became the first person (in 34 years) to compete in the 13.1 mile…
David (also know as The Independent Quad) gives some advice for fellow quadriplegics to use when pushing their wheelchair. He says it is all about an individual’s weight ratio, pushing technique, and wheelchair. “I have always been concerned that using…
Martyn Sibley is a wheelchair user who has traveled all across Europe. He was involved in a project with the Italian Multiple Sclerosis Charity called Europe Without Barriers. A group of participants from all over Europe went to 5 countries,…
Amber Rangel was a world class barefoot water skier. Amber became a C5 quadriplegic after she hit her head practicing a jump for the national championships. But Amber was not going to let her spinal cord injury hinder her…
“Everyone has a story,” says Paul Mariager. Paul is a C5/C6 quadriplegic who states after watching a documentary about a person with a spinal cord injury he was left feeling that his determination was being questioned. The documentary ended with…
It took three broken necks, countless surgeries, three jobs and two marriages, but Kenneth Ryno eventually found his calling as a mentor and SCI support group organizer.