Chances are if you or someone you know is paralyzed from the waist down, you have probably heard a doctor’s prognosis that walking will never again be an option. You purchase a wheelchair, one of our wheelchair accessible vans, and either move or convert your home into one that’s handicap accessible. However, some people just Read more…
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Jon Imber: The Painter Who Didn’t Let ALS Stop Him
Most people discover their dominant hand by the time they’re two or three. From then on, that hand they instinctively use first. It’s typically stronger and more coordinated. Sure, there are some who are pushed to use their other hand for various reason, and there are those who are ambidextrous, but most people stick to Read more…
A New Addition to the Paralympic Winter Games
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…
SENSIMAT: A Better, Safer Way to Sit
Pressure sores are something that can be hard to avoid as a wheelchair user. They can affect you not only physically, but emotionally as well. Wheelchair seat cushions are common to use in order to prevent this, but an additional form of technology has been introduced to enhance the comfort of your wheelchair. It’s Called Read more…
Dogs Use Wheelchairs, Too
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…
Clothing Line for Wheelchair Users
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…
Disney Princesses Depicted with Physical Disabilities
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…
Amy Purdy Announced as Dancing with the Stars Cast Member
Season 18 of Dancing with the Stars begins in just a few short weeks. In anticipation of the new season, the all-star cast was announced on Good Morning America Tuesday. Why is this exciting you ask? It’s because Amy Purdy will be competing for the title of season 18’s Dancing with the Stars Champion. About Read more…
Multisport Wheelchair Makes Staying Active Easy
We all know that staying active effects your overall health and happiness. Some even say that being active is the most important thing there is, especially for someone with limited mobility to begin with. Luckily, there’s a wide variety of ways wheelchair users can remain active including various exercise options and an even larger range Read more…
Service Animals in Pop Culture
In a previous post (found here), we shared a brief history of mobility assistance dogs and the amazing assistance they can bring to a person’s life. While we all know how special service animals can be in what they do for people, as they often provide their owners a great service like our handicap van Read more…