Lauren LaPorta was in a diving accident that left her with a spinal cord injury when she was 11 years’ old. She was told by doctors that she would have to relearn how to perform daily tasks. And after a year…
Becky’s brother, James, met with a car accident that left him a tetraplegic when he was 39 years old. Since his accident, James has found ways to successfully readjust to his life. “One year on from his accident, he’s finally…
Joseph is an avid wheelchair traveler, and he's explored Europe extensively. He made a video to showcase the beauty and accessibility of Salzburg, Austria. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yss2G0UDZC0 With its rich history and beautiful landscapes, Joseph says Salzburg is "easily my favorite city so…
Rick Hayden, of the Southern California Chapter of United Spinal Association, will be attending Roll on Capitol Hill to speak with his representatives.
Throughout his life, Stacy Kohut has always been involved in extreme and action sports. In a telephone interview with GrindTV, Stacy recalls memories from his childhood, saying “I can remember charging kids on my street five cents a head to watch…
Accomplishing an independent living skill, such as opening a can of green beans, gets easier with a little bit of practice. Paul, a C6/7 quadriplegic with no finger movement, shares a technique he has learned to opening an easy-open or…
Hector and Kerry make up a dynamic racing team as they work together to complete a 50-mile cycling race through the Florida Keys. But racing isn’t the only thing these two have in common. Both have suffered grave injuries in…
Staying in touch with elected officials is very important. The opportunity to at least try and influence public policy is one that should not be missed.
Have you ever wanted to get involved in advocacy at either the federal, state or local level? It is never too late to become an advocate!
Brett Ladbrook, an L2 paraplegic, recently sent us an original article he wrote about his modified motorcycle - a 2007 Suzuki GSX1400, complete with an Mk1 Sabiston sidecar - that he rides along the roads of Christchurch, New Zealand. Our…