What is it like to parent a child with a disability? Four mothers who have children with varying disabilities share their stories. The discussion topics range from diagnosis to advice for other mothers in similar situations. Diagnosis and Advice All…
Phillip Bryant is a wheelchair user who has multiple sclerosis. He shares his traveling experience flying to France to celebrate his wife’s 50th birthday. Philip researched his flying options. He decided to book with the flight company that informed him…
“I've been inclined to music ever since I could ever remember,” said Danial Bawthan, thinking back to his childhood memories of watching Eminem rap on MTV. “I was awe struck with the entire get-up. From then on, I was already…
A study from the University of Houston’s Department of Health and Human Performance found that frequent participation in wheelchair rugby leads to lower levels of depression and stress among people with spinal cord injuries. Study participants displayed fewer symptoms of…
Cory Lee, a wheelchair user and travel blogger, gives tips on how to navigate the world of flying with your wheelchair safely. "If you’re like me, you don’t like something like a wheelchair slowing you down. Whether you’re a world-class…
The PyeongChang 2018 Paralympic Winter Games will take place in March. The games will feature six sports, one of which will be wheelchair curling. Did you know that curling is Canada’s national sport? Curling involves players sliding stones across a…
Alicia likes wearing skirts – though her legs don’t always cooperate. As a wheelchair user, her legs have a mind of their own, so they often widen under her skirt. Some people experience a different appearance while wearing skirts in…
During an Easter holiday, Freddie and his family traveled to Whistler. Since Freddie uses a wheelchair, a family friend recommended Ski Safari in Whistler, Vancouver, for an adaptive family trip. Whistler is a terrific place for wheelchair users to vacation; it…
Having dabbled in wheelchair racing and swimming, Danial Bawthan, 23, has found his soulmate sport: wheelchair rugby. Established in Singapore in August 2016, the current team of 12 members is led by captain Richard Kuppusamy. Previously known as ‘murderball’, wheelchair…
There are many considerations to account for when making a bedroom wheelchair accessible. The arrangement of your bedroom is important to ensure that it fits your accessibility needs for maneuverability and transferring. Accessible University gives the following suggestions for modifying…