Accessible Treehouse
Hayden is a 7-year-old who, like most other children his age, has a sense of adventure. Hayden was born with spina bifida and cerebral palsy, and has been a wheelchair user his whole life. He loves to play with his…
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Accessibility of Gwangjang Market in Seoul
Catherine and Kunho are exploring both the accessibility and the exotic offerings of Gwangjang Market in Seoul, South Korea. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dXMRBZIeSyw&feature=youtu.be&list=PLgsu0W9Pk2ER9aocpNl4TKPkCphuNvWuw Kunho is a manual wheelchair user, and offers these tips for accessibility: “Gwangjang Market is a very popular destination and…
Using a Glue Gun as a Quad
Are you crafty? Do you have a project you’ve been wanting to try that requires the use of a glue gun? Check out Meg Johnson’s video to see how she does it. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EXzCX5PEoR0 Meg uses both hands to hold and…
My Relationship With My Body Post Injury
Dr. Dan is a psychologist and family therapist who has lived with a spinal cord injury for many years. He discusses how his relationship with his body has changed over time. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TPCvzRpaPTs&feature=youtu.be “Many year ago after my accident, I told…
Jose Hernandez - New York City Hometown Hero
Jose Hernandez, hometown hero, peer mentor, advocate and power wheelchair user is dedicated to improving the lives of people with a spinal cord injury.
Virginia Chapter: Changing the Face of Rehab in the Mid-Atlantic Region
When two of the largest health systems in Virginia announced they are collaborating to build a state-of-the-art rehabilitation hospital outside Richmond, no one had a bigger smile than Sharon Drennan, the executive director of the Virginia Chapter of United Spinal Association.
Louisiana Chapter: 10 Years of Conference Growth
The Brain Injury Association of Louisiana hosted its 10th annual conference March 10-11 in Kenner, Louisiana, for a record turnout of 220 professionals, caregivers and SCI survivors.
Stop Trying to Be Invisible
Once I “graduated” from the spinal cord injury rehab hospital, they sent me out ready to face the world. They said I could be a little apprehensive at first about being noticeable, but that would pass. Luckily, I didn’t face…
Ways Caregivers Can Self-Advocate
Advocating, or speaking up for someone else’s needs in order to gain support, is a way of life for most caregivers. But oftentimes caregivers are so wrapped up in advocating for others that advocating for themselves gets lost - or…
8 Tips to Make Airline Travel a Little Easier
It used to be that only the vacation months and holidays were crazy times for airline travel. Now it seems to be crazy year round, no matter where you’re going or what month you’re leaving. For a wheelchair user, such…