Pressure sores are a very serious topic for wheelchair users. They can develop quickly and get worse even faster if proper action isn’t taken. And in some cases, even with the best care, surgery may be the only answer to…
John Morris knows a thing or two about traveling with a power wheelchair. He’s taken more than 300 flights (with his chair in tow) in the US and abroad. Tips to prevent damage to your power wheelchair: Research. Power wheelchairs are stowed…
Teal Sherer, paraplegic and the brains behind “My Gimpy Life” is now a party of three with her loving husband and adorable son, River. The journey to having her son It all started the day she met her husband, Ali,…
Rodney became a paraplegic as a young adult from a motor bike accident. “Through the journey of obtaining a new body, I found sports,” Rodney shares. He became a wheelchair dancer with an internationally renowned dance troupe in the San Francisco…
Sailing is a great way to experience the freedom of the open ocean. Three wheelchair users share their individual sailing experiences which range from sailing with traditional boats to using modified equipment. https://youtu.be/5hosNDp6bIk “I can actually skipper the boat myself…
Stretching your limbs is vital if you want to maintain your overall health. Leg stretches, whether done independently or with the aid of a caregiver, help with things like proper position in your wheelchair, spasticity, and transfers. https://youtu.be/7NHMqDPIQVY Leg stretches that caregivers…
If you are planning a getaway at a resort during the warmer months of the year, here are some great women’s fashion tips for wheelchair users. Swimwear Packing swimwear is a must for any resort vacation. Wheelchair user Louise Sertsis…
Meet Jessica Ruiz, a talented makeup artist with a unique way of applying makeup to her clients’ eyes and lips. She uses her mouth. Finding her passion Jessica was born with arthrogryposis, a disease which limits hand and arm movements. While…
“In the months and weeks leading up to the arrival of a new baby there’s a sense of excitement and anticipation in the air,” writes Christinne Rudd. There’s a laundry list of things to do before baby’s arrival. And as a…
Finding information on collegiate adaptive sports programs can be a bit tricky. Oftentimes, this information gets buried on the college website, and digging it up can be an overwhelming task, so we're making it easier. Here’s a list of…