“I want to change the world.” That was what Jillian Mercado said when she went for an open casting call, and it was this strength and determination that propelled her modeling career. When she was a teenager, Jillian was diagnosed…
It is difficult to stop yourself from being immersed in watching the captivating game of quad rugby. Only eight players – all quadriplegics – are on the court at one time, and each of them has a point value (0.5…
Last week, I was walking with my sister after training when we passed a young boy in a wheelchair, with his mother and sister. Recognising him, my sister stopped to ask him a question. Smiling proudly, his mother replied that…
Many wheelchair users struggle with weight maintenance since losing weight usually means moving your body to burn calories. When mobility is limited, losing weight can be difficult. But it’s not impossible. Check out these tips for ways to help…
People who use mobility aids such as wheelchairs, scooters, or crutches, are likely used to the scrutiny of the general public: stares that range from curious to intrusive, and questions that run the spectrum of polite to rude. Doctor Lisa…
A car accident 18 years ago caused Tracy Heine to break her neck, leaving her a quadriplegic. After the accident, Tracy picked herself up and tackled life, all the while raising her 10-month-old son. She became a motivational speaker and used…
Are you planning a trip to Israel? While many improvements have been made in terms of accessibility in Israel in the last several years, it’s important to keep in mind that accessibility is still limited. Check out these accessibility…
Francesco was paralyzed in a diving accident in 2002. “The second that I dove in my chin hit the bottom of the pool,” recalls Francesco. “My head snapped back with such force that I shattered my C4 vertebrae. And I…
Matt Johnson was a fairly active 24-year-old living in the University City section of Philadelphia at the time of his injury on March 28, 2015. He would bike or run about once a week, but he rode his motorcycle almost…
In the United States, there are currently between 240,000 and 337,000 people living with some type of spinal cord injury. These injuries most often lead to a diagnosis of paraplegia (lower limbs affected) or quadriplegia (all four limbs affected). In addition, spinal cord injuries…