Paraplegic Demonstrates Floor Transfer

Cortell is a T10/11 paraplegic, and in a few simple steps, he manages to transfer from his chair to the floor and back into his chair. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qBMwVhOmMvw Chair to Floor First, Cortell locks the brakes to ensure the wheelchair does…

Valuable Relationships and Disability

In 1996, when Mark was 28 years old, he met with an accident that left him as a paraplegic. Since his accident, Mark feels that he has gained more valuable relationships with his family and friends. “I think things like…

Paraplegic Visits Vaduz, Liechtenstein

Joseph, who is a paraplegic, stopped by the town of Vaduz, Liechtenstein, during his tour around Europe back in 2012. Although he only stayed in the town for a few hours, the small country still left a deep impression on…

A Quadriplegic's Wish List

After I became an incomplete quadriplegic in 2012, I discovered there were many inconveniences, both major and minor. The major included the fact that I could not walk or use my arms, of course, while the minor included such things…

Quad Demonstrates Oral Hygiene Routine

Shawn, a C5-6 quadriplegic, has an easy set up for his oral care. While he doesn’t leave his toothpaste, toothbrush, and mouthwash in the bathroom, he still places them together on a counter outside his bathroom for convenience. For his…

Wheeling With One Hand

People usually push their wheelchairs with both hands. But, what if you only have one hand free at the moment? In this video, Gary Karp offers some tips and demonstrates how to push the wheelchair with just one hand. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3b035ZxwOQY&feature=youtu.be…

Paraplegic Gets In a Swimming Pool

There's nothing more refreshing than taking a dip in a swimming pool on a hot day. In this video, Erik Kondo, a T4-5 paraplegic, demonstrates how enters the pool via a diving board. Erik has a short diving board equipped…

Challenges and Rewards of Parenting With CP

Tory and her husband are no strangers to working with youths. Tory works as a peer advocate counselor and her husband works with students with disabilities at a community college. Back home, they have 3 children as well, ages of…