As a young adult, Barney was involved in a car accident that left him a quadriplegic. Before his accident, Barney loved surfing, and even after his accident, he knew he would surf again. At first Barney was determined to surf…
TJ Griffin became a C5/C6 quadriplegic as a result of a football injury. He says that he could not imagine how he would live life while sitting in a wheelchair. TJ pressed on by setting attainable goals to achieve during…
Donna began her career as an actor, director, and teacher. After her son Nicholas was born with severe disabilities, she became a disability activist, author, and consultant. Donna believes caregiving is more emotional than physical, with 75% designated to emotional labor and…
Alicia Reagan contracted Transverse Myelitis in 2009 which caused her to become paralyzed from the ribs down. She has become a disability advocate and has made several YouTube videos to educate the public on spinal cord injury awareness. Alicia discusses…
Nancy Kay just got to experience a mother’s dream -- witnessing her son marry the love of his life. There was a time when Nancy did not know what her son’s fate held. Thirteen years ago, Nancy’s son was involved…
Are you a wheelchair user looking for an adventure? Well Outsider’s magazine has compiled a list of ‘6 Adventure Trips You Can Do In A Wheelchair’. The list is as follows: Surfing in Honolulu, Hawaii AccesSurf hosts free workshops once…
Vacations can be a fun and relaxing experience. The first thing that comes to mind is the old Calgon soap commercial and its tag line “take me away.” As a person with a disability, the idea of an experience where you’re going…
Sexuality is an important part of a person’s identity. Sexuality is a broad concept that involves not only sexual behaviors, but aspects such as relationships, self image, sex drive, and more. There are many misconceptions regarding sexuality and spinal cord…
If there is anyone who knows how to rock a well-groomed beard, it’s Ira Edwards. In 2010, Ira was left paralyzed when a tree fell on him while he was clearing a ski trail after a storm. That has not…
Matt Feeney is a sports enthusiast who was paralyzed in a diving accident. He says all the things that usually hold him down - worries, fears, and pains - vanish when he is amidst the action of participating in a…