You never know when you might need to be prepared for an emergency, and having a disability makes it even more important to plan ahead. “You prepare. For yourself, for those you love, for whatever the day may bring." https://youtu.be/dcnCQ_pdVCY…
“She decided that she wanted a baby and didn’t need a man or an able body to get one,” PushLiving shares about Jen Goodwin. Choosing to be a single mom can be tough, but Jen “has a network, support, pure determination, and…
Whether you were born with a disability or acquired one later in life should never impact your lifelong dream of being a mother (unless of course, you never wanted kids, in which case you still have that freedom). Not…
After you watch Frank's first working out video, check out part two: https://youtu.be/ZZcvIqJ2hb8 How to adapt exercise machines to fit your needs This video kicks off with a variety of shoulder exercises, including valuable tips for not overworking them, in addition…
”Fitness has always been a part of my life. Just because I was in this accident doesn’t really stop me from continuing to do that.” Frank, a T6 paraplegic, started with dumbbells in his hospital bed and through a long…
One of the greatest challenges after having a spinal cord injury is the transition home and managing home mobility. There’s a lot of work to figure out the best ways to adapt your home and establish your new routine, so Frank,…
I felt the need to write this article because many women who are paralysed have little information on how paralysis affects the body during pregnancy and childbirth. I wish there had been some information available for me when I decided…
Joseph Louis Tan is a son, brother, designer and lecturer at Ngee Ann Polytechnic. His mom was a former athlete who represented Singapore in track and field events, and is now a housewife who works as an administrative assistant at…
The idea of hailing a taxi and riding public transport from a wheelchair can be daunting, but Frank, a paraplegic from Philadelphia, gives some great insights on what to expect if you’re out on your own. https://youtu.be/msNlV_6ySEQ Hailing a taxi…
Frank, a paraplegic, covers all kinds of tips to get out in the community on your own! https://youtu.be/0EVBso5SzGc Start off with Frank’s first hand tips for going out to a bar with friends, anything from navigating getting drinks to verifying accessibility ahead of time. Jump to…