In May of 2000, I fell asleep at the wheel with my youngest daughter in the passenger seat. Beth, fourteen years old, was paralyzed from the chest down with a C6-7 spinal cord injury. Sports were just one thing of…
Srin is an avid world travel. He and his wheelchair have been all over this planet! His trip to Edinburgh, Scotland included some great accessible accommodations, and an encounter with incredibly kind strangers who helped to made it a memorable one. Exploring…
Mallory grew up in the swimming pool. So she never imagined that it would ever be a source of fear for her. But that’s what it became as she started water therapy just a few weeks following her spinal cord injury.…
Have you ever found yourself in the middle of crossing the street only to realize there’s no curb cut available? Or maybe the nearest one is in the opposite direction you’re going? If you’re a manual wheelchair user like Gary, check…
When Cameron was born, doctors only talked to his parents about his future limitations. “When you’re born, you’re labeled in terms of what people think you can or can’t do and I’ve managed to buck a lot of those,” Cameron…
Dating can often be an awkward experience, one that doesn’t always go smoothly. Both Holly and Jack know this all to well. Holly, 24, has cerebral palsy and sclerosis, and she uses a wheelchair. She’s tried online dating, and…
If you’re thinking of heading to Australia for a vacation, you’ll want to plan to stay at least a few days in Melbourne. Check out these accessible adventures waiting for you! Go Hot Air Ballooning – If you want to see…
John was diagnosed with multiple sclerosis (MS) while serving in the US Army. When it became difficult for him to walk, he was given a wheelchair for mobility. https://youtu.be/Fxn36y3MKxs The diagnosis combined with the introduction of a wheelchair is what…
If you find yourself wanting to spend more time outside and connect with nature, you might want to try wheelchair hiking. Not only is it a great way to get exercise, but spending time outdoors in natural surroundings helps…
As parents, nothing hurts more than to see our children excluded. For Kara, that pain was intensified when she realized that her toddler had been excluded from a birthday party because both Kara and her husband are wheelchair users. …