Patty and Roberta, known as the Rollin’ RNs, discuss an important health topic that relates to the world of spinal cord injury --- bowel care. The nurses provide information on the anatomy of the digestive system, health benefits of a…
Tiffiny Carlson, a C5/C6 quadriplegic who writes for Spinalcord.com states that after a spinal cord injury, movement is key, and gives the following reasons as to why stretching is beneficial to those with SCI. “When the body suddenly stops moving,…
Rachelle Chapman is a mother who is a quadriplegic with limited hand function. She demonstrates how she independently gets her daughter out of her crib. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6KDDDIN8_lQ The crib was custom built to be accessible for Rachelle. She can easily roll…
Fiona Gosden, an extensive traveler, wheelchair user, and Disability Specialist at DisabledHolidays.com has put together useful tips for what she refers to as “traveling without limits.” Research Before Booking Fiona advises organizing adaptations for your needs. By doing so, you…
“The dating world is already complicated, but try it after enduring a Spinal Cord Injury,” says Wes Hamilton, a T11/T12 paraplegic. He says getting back into the dating game after acquiring a disability can be difficult because an individual not…
Alysia Kezerian says her love for traveling is hereditary as she grew up traveling all over her home state of California with her parents and younger sister. She writes, “My parents instilled a sense of adventure into me and my…
Finding a first job is always a challenge, and usually more so for people with disabilities (PWDs). When Nur Fariza, 30, applied for her first part-time job, her physical disability was something that the interviewer simply could not ignore.…
If you have a disability, travel can be a daunting experience. That’s not to say that people with disabilities don’t want to or can’t travel. The team over at UKS Mobility have designed the following infographic, which explores the levels…
Wheel:Life is a global initiative that assists people in addressing the many questions and challenges that come with using a wheelchair. They have provided a list of five extreme activities for the adrenaline junkies and/or sports enthusiast. “If you love…
“I have memories of my father, who was also in a wheelchair, getting discouraged when mothers would scold their children for staring at him in restaurants and stores. Now that I’m adult who’s experienced the same thing, I finally understand…