April. It’s the month where we finally start seeing the changes of winter to spring. But, it’s also much more than that. Each April we celebrate Paralyzed Veterans of America (PVA) Awareness month. This year, the PVA is celebrating 68 years of changing lives for veterans and their families. Nearly seven decades of difference The Read more…
There are quite possibly hundreds of foundations that contribute to research and raise awareness for the disabled community. And, new organizations are being created every day, each with their own unique mission. One such example of this the Walk and Roll Foundation. A Mission to Move Based in California, the Walk and Roll Foundation began after Read more…
1 in 50 people are living with paralysis (according to a study by the Christopher & Dana Reeve Foundation). That’s approximately 6 million people. Paralysis not only causes only mobility issues, but often also causes children and adults to have difficulties with communication, learning, and interaction. The EagleEyes Project has created a device to help those Read more…
If you spent any time watching or following this year’s Paralympic Winter Games, you probably noticed the newest addition to the games: Para-snowboarding. Para-snowboarding, or adaptive snowboarding as it was originally called, was added to the Paralympic Winter Games shortly after the conclusion of the 2012 summer games. The sport made its worldwide debut during Read more…
It is possible you may have noticed that we love sharing news and information about adaptive sports. Why wouldn’t we love to? Adaptive sports are a great way to stay active, healthy, and interact with other people who have a variety of disabilities. Plus, adaptive sports are a lot of fun, too! We also love Read more…
Are electric vehicles really better? There’s probably no right or wrong answer to that question. But, in recent years it seems that more and more people have been talking about making the switch to electric vehicles. And, now it seems one vehicle manufacturer is trying to make electric cars an option for a wheelchair user’s Read more…
When you think about wheelchairs, what comes to mind? Who do you think about? Who do you imagine using them? If you automatically thought of adults and children or even a specific person, then you’re probably with the majority of people who answer that question. But, did you know that dogs use wheelchairs, too? Wheelchairs Read more…
Trying on clothing is something that many people loathe. This is true for both able-bodied individuals and wheelchair users alike. But, what many people don’t realize is the added difficulties that arise due to clothing for many wheelchair users. For example, seams and pockets rub against skin and cause sores. As well, adaptive clothing is Read more…
The Paralympic Games in Sochi began with the opening ceremony last Friday evening, and today marks the halfway point for the games. For those of you looking for an update on what’s happened during the games thus far, we’ve put together a list of the countries that have medaled in events. Alpine Skiing Events Day Read more…
Disney Princes and Princesses have long since been characters that children look up to and idolize. And, because of their popularity Disney Princesses seem to pop up everywhere you look. The Internet is one such place where you can’t seem to go too long without seeing a Princess meme or rebooted depiction. For example, the Read more…
