Dr Stacy Elliott on sexuality after a spinal cord injury (Video)
Published July 27, 2010 to Sexuality
Living with Quadiplegia (Video)
Published July 27, 2010 to Quad Connection
Getting around is about to get easier with the advent of
the MV-1, the first car
specifically designed for wheelchair accessibility. Slightly smaller than a
van, the MV-1 features a wide side door, extra space between the back and front
seats and a powered ramp that rolls out from the floor. The vehicle, scheduled
to go on sale in January, costs about $40,000.
Published July 21, 2010
After seven years of research, a New Zealand company has invented a unique pair of bionic legs that is allowing a paraplegic to walk
Published July 15, 2010
Before you purchase your first wheelchair accessible van
This webpage is the product of a disabled individual who has owned both a full size conversion van as well as a mini. Before you purchase your first wheelchair accessible van (or your third or fourth), I suggest you take a moment to consider some of the information detailed on this webpage. http://wheelchairvan.tripod.com/
Published July 9, 2010
Common sense apparently isn’t? Or One of the many costs of being in a wheelchair?
Why is it that when someone in a wheelchair wants to see something out in public, like a parade for instance, no matter how close you get the instant it starts you’ll immediately get someone’s butt in front of you? And if you have a camera or camcorder in your hand, it’s even worse! It’s like they want you to take pictures of their a$$es! ..... Continue
Published July 9, 2010 to Chairdozer
Wife of quadriplegic in hunger strike protest
A woman has gone on hunger strike in protest at the lack of NHS care for her quadriplegic husband, vowing to starve to death to win the support he needs. http://www.telegraph.co.uk
Published July 6, 2010 to Quad Connection
Crusin’ through life (or at least Iowa) in low gear!
My wife and I went to the city the other day, for some appointments. It’s a little over an hours drive for us (that speed limit is merely a suggestion… Right?!?) As those of you have followed along know, my wife doesn’t drive, because she’s legally blind, and not even Iowa will issue licenses to the blind. (although you’d never know it by the way some people park!) ...... Continue
Published July 6, 2010 to Chairdozer
When a car accident left
Marcus
York paralyzed
and confined to a wheelchair at age 22, he didn't let it stop him from pursuing
careers in television, film and modeling. Now, he's become a well-known figure
to the American public as a recurring character on NBC's The Office.
Published July 6, 2010 to Personal SCI Sites
Take the following quiz to test your understanding of spinal cord injury and its causes HERE
Published July 6, 2010
Alessandro
Pintor is a young boy 3 years of age and the son of Vanessa
and Alfredo Pintor. Alessandro was in a car accident this past
March and suffered paralysis from the shoulders down. His
recovery is proceeding well but much work is still ahead. To
read more on Alessandro's latest progress click
http://www.alessandrosrecovery.org/
Published July 2, 2010
SURVEY: Dating with a SCI
Please take this survey about your dating
experiences. The aim of this research is to improve rehab
services for men with a SCI by informing therapists about
their needs. This survey is completely anonymous and only
takes about 5 minutes to complete.
If you are male ages 19 and up with a SCI between C1 and L5
and currently not married, please click on the link below to
take the survey:
https://spreadsheets.google.com/viewform
Published July 2, 2010
An old friend, and a new friend
A friend of mine called recently and invited me to join him and an acquaintance of his for refreshments. We met in a local establishment. We sat around sipping on cool refreshments and visiting pleasantly. But I noticed one thing, the newcomer would always speak just a bit slower and louder when speaking to me ...... Continue
Published June 29, 2010 to Chairdozer
A Massachusetts man is trying to make it into the Guinness Book of World Records as he makes a trek from Boston to California in his motorized wheelchair. Matt Eddy is a quadriplegic and the goal of his trip is to raise money and awareness of the need for housing for folks with severe disabilities.
Published June 22, 2010 to Quad Connection
Procedure allows quadriplegic man to become a father
Ken Kunken continues to inspire and motivate people throughout the country. In his talks, Ken shares his life story and the lessons that he has learned since he was injured during a college football game at Cornell University in 1970. The injury severed Ken's spinal cord, leaving him a quadriplegic, almost totally paralyzed from the shoulders down.
Published June 18, 2010 to Quad Connection
The Fastest Paraplegic in the World
Published June 17, 2010 to Personal Sites
J. Michael Kanouff
On
Published June 16, 2010 to Quad Connection
A dedicated soldier and veteran of many recent military operations, including Iraq, Andy was forced to re-build my life after spending seven long months in hospital recovering from nearly fatal injuries.
Published June 16, 2010 to
Personal
Sites
The story of Rocket Bob
The most recent goal the 44-year-old Robert Gullickson has set for himself is racing a rocket-propelled wheelchair in an event set for Sept. 5 at Brainerd International Raceway in front of thousands of people attending the 22nd Annual Coca-Cola Muscle Car Shootout. http://www.rocketbob.net/bio.html
Published June 13, 2010 to Personal Sites
Jimmy Button
In 2011 former motocross champion Jimmy Button and his
former trainer Cory Worf will be riding bicycles 2428 miles
from San Diego CA to Daytona Beach FL. The objective is to
raise money for spinal cord research.
http://www.milesformiraclestoday.com/
Published June 10, 2010 to Outer Links
Spinal Cord Central is a joint program of National Spinal Cord Injury Association and United Spinal Association. They offer you over 120 years of experience in assisting and advocating for persons with Spinal Cord Injury/Disease.
Published June 8, 2010 to Outer Links
The Christopher
and Dana Reeve Foundation has just re-launched their
Campaign to Cure Paralysis map, now with better
visualization tools and an expanded access to the paralysis
community. There asking those affected by paralysis -- the
injured, their families and friends, caregivers and
professionals -- to add their names and stories to this map.
http://campaigntocureparalysis.org/
Published June 6, 2010
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