Shawn Fluke, a C5/C6 quadriplegic, shares videos on his YouTube channel (Live To Roll) showing how he accomplishes specific independent living tasks. Shawn demonstrates how he is able to zip up his shorts using an adaptive tool. He uses this…
Moving into your own apartment is an exciting experience. Finding a roommate that you really connect with only enhances that experience. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0Wntr1Aqd4c Karen and Sharon live in an apartment building with the assistance of Achieve Australia. At first, the two…
Ellie Smith has Erbs Palsy. She shares videos on her YouTube channel showing how she accomplishes independent living skills. Ellie likes to bake, she demonstrates how she bakes cupcakes with only using one hand. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=P98XVKrA6WA Recipe Ellie uses the following…
If you’re going to the beach this summer and want to experience the beauty of the ocean, snorkeling might be an activity for you to try. Joseph Visaggi demonstrates how he is able to go snorkeling as a paraplegic. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XpvrTjLZQ04…
W.C. Hoeke, a disability advocate, discusses the importance of supported decision making as an alternative to guardianship for people with intellectual disabilities. He shares the story of his twenty-one-year-old son Carl who benefits from supported decision making. “Carl is an…
Managing bodily functions is an important aspect of life for people post-injury. Mishaps with bladder and bowel functions can be an embarrassing issue especially if they happen while being intimate with another person. Mount Sinai’s website Sexuality and SCI discusses…
United Spinal’s Advocacy program empowers individuals to engage their local and state policymakers by creating a coast-to-coast network of seasoned grassroots advocates to fight for disability rights.
Emma Muldoon, a wheelchair user, is an experienced traveler who shares her adventures on her blog Simply Emma. Her mission is to show others the possibilities of accessible travel. She shares four wheelchair accessible things to do in Paris, France.…
“Having experienced what it is like to live in an apartment and a house, I knew I wanted to go back to apartment life. Sure, this lifestyle has its challenges – like possibilities of broken elevators – but it also…
Ian Mackay, Washington State advocate, activist, avid outdoor enthusiast and peer group leader, will be attending United Spinal's Roll on Capitol Hill to speak with legislators on issues that affect the independence and quality of life for people with spinal cord injuries and disorders.