Doc’s Story Doc Milligan has been a proud member of AVAST (Assisting Veterans of America Support Team) for 8 years, two of which he has been the Vice-President of the organization. He is also a member of the Amputee Color Guard, where he proudly carries the American flag. Doc had been a single amputee (on his Read more…
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Category: Personal Stories
Street Photographer Determined Not to Let ALS Get Him Down
We’ve featured a lot of truly inspiring stories on our blog lately. From moms taking on the advertising industry to change the face of beauty to the champions of the Boston Marathon wheelchair race division and even to a paralyzed man becoming the first to regain control of his hand. For this story, we’d like Read more…
The Road to Rio 2016: Wheelchair Fencing
It’s the year of the 2016 Paralympic Games in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil! While we wish the Summer Olympics were being held in the USA, that way we could hop in our wheelchair accessible vehicle and go see some of the events, we are nonetheless excited for the games to begin. The Paralympic Games are Read more…
The World’s First Wheelchair MMA Competition is in the Works
There’s no doubt about it: Mixed Martial Arts (MMA) is growing very quickly. Just last month, New York became the 50th state in the U.S. to legalize fights within its borders, and the world has taken to watching the fights sponsored by leagues such as the UFC (Ultimate Fighting Championship). Almost everywhere you go, you Read more…
First Ever Arnold Schwarzenegger Wheelchair Bodybuilder Crowned
Upper body strength is absolutely integral to the lives of many people who use wheelchairs, but these guys take it a whole other level. The sheer athleticism and strength demonstrated by the competitors at the world’s first Arnold Classic Pro Wheelchair Competition is pretty amazing. The competition was held earlier this month at the Arnold Read more…
Pennsylvania Man Turns His Wheelchair into a Snowplow
Snow makes it harder for everyone to get around in the winter. Whether you’re driving, walking, or using a wheelchair, simple trips can become a chore thanks to this slippery precipitation. Everyone deals with the snow in their own way. Some try to stay in as much as possible, maybe waiting for someone else to Read more…
Actress Jamie-Lynn Sigler Reveals She’s Had MS for 15 Years
When you’re a well-known actor or actress, much of your private life isn’t very private. Being on camera and in magazines, people naturally want to know more about you. Where do you come from? What do you like to do? How did you get to where you are now? Keeping secrets can be difficult when Read more…
Hugh Herr: Building a Better Body
“I believe that by the end of this century, there will be no disability in the world.” – Hugh Herr Who is Hugh Herr? He’s an engineer, inventor, biophysicist, and world class rock climber who also happens to have both of his legs amputated below the knee. In place of his natural limbs are two Read more…
Two Students on a Mission to Explore 20 States on Wheels
For Harvard University students, Kunho Kim and Brad Riew, what started as a simple trip to explore the United States (well, 20 states of it) on a summer road trip, turned into the opportunity to make a difference. As the pair began making plans for their summer break trip, they figured that finding an accessible Read more…
A Smartphone Controlled Wheelchair is in the Works
Power wheelchairs are great tool that can be used to grant people with disabilities greater independence, but they come at the cost of being large and cumbersome. When not in use, power wheelchairs do tend to take up a lot of space, often blocking walkways or causing clutter in rooms. Sure, you could tuck your Read more…