Drew Cumpson, a C4 vent-dependent quad, says he has a passion for traveling. In fact, he was traveling in Lima Peru when he got in a swimming accident while in the ocean causing a spinal cord injury. Three days prior…
Meg Johnson, a quadriplegic with limited hand function, demonstrates how she peels an apple. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PPRjUp1RTcA Since Meg cannot hold the apple while she cuts she uses a cutting board in her lap. She first cuts the apple into large pieces…
Sam Harper-Miller, born with cerebral palsy, says his life was changed forever when a group of his friends carried him up to the top of Mount Snowdon in the United Kingdom. The group made the climb to help raise money…
Stacy is a mother who was born with Charcot-Marie Tooth Disease Type 4C. She shares her daily life as a mother living with a disability on her YouTube channel Getting There. Stacy often gets asked questions about parenting children with…
“A good caregiver acts as an extension of a person with a disability’s body. They do what an individual can no longer do for themselves, enabling them to live as safely and efficiently as possible. It may seem counterintuitive, but…
Cory Lee is a world traveler born with Spinal Muscular Atrophy. He recently went on an Alaskan Cruise where one of the ports of calls was in Juneau, Alaska. He shares his top four things to do while visiting Juneau,…
Chris Colwell, a quadriplegic with limited hand function, shares a video demonstrating how he independently gathers laundry using a laundry cart and specialized reacher. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SZ6dBRbg51I The video begins with Chris setting up the laundry cart where he wants it. Then…
United Spinal Association’s Accessibility Services program is proud to welcome Marsha Mazz as its new director of Accessibility Codes and Standards.
David Powell, born without hands, shares videos on his YouTube channel (David Powell Speaking) demonstrating how he accomplishes everyday tasks. One of David’s subscribers asked him “How do you write without hands?” David picks up the pen with his lips.…
Ahmet Cunmulaj, a T5 paraplegic, demonstrates how he independently goes up and down the step to get into his house. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ea4h9XcPSOY Going Up Patio Step Ahmet can roll up to the step and simply pop a wheelie using the door…