Tongo – Tongue Based Operating System
A new invention turns the tongue into a digital operating system, and can change the lives of millions of people with disabilities around the world.
Quadriplegic man cycles 250 miles across Kenya steering with his chin
A QUADRIPLEGIC man has cycled 250 miles across Kenya using a motorised quad bike — that he steered by using his chin.
Inspirational Andy Walker MBE, who was paralysed in a diving accident in 2006, took on the monstrous trek through Rift Valley to Lake Victoria as part of a charity cycle challenge.
Exercise after Spinal Cord Injury
Exercise after Spinal Cord Injury: Why Do It?
Quadriplegics Answer Web’s Most Searched Questions on Paralysis
Jenny and Abby answer some of the webs most asked questions for people living with paralysis (specifically quadriplegia)!
Stem cells a step toward improving motor, sensory function after spinal cord injury
Early research at Mayo Clinic using stem cell therapy to treat spinal cord injuries has produced results for one patient that doctors describe as “beyond expectations.”
Air Travel is Often Dangerous for People with Disabilities
U.S. Army veteran and frequent traveler who uses a wheelchair discusses perils of flying and why change is needed now.
Helpful tools for cooking when you have a spinal cord injury
This video shows two people with cervical spinal cord injuries preparing a complex meal using adaptive tools along with regular kitchen items that make cooking possible.
Control Robots With Your Face
This Device lets you control electronics with your face.
Quadriplegic ‘Halo’ Fan Builds Custom Controllers for Players With Disabilities
Quadriplegic ‘Halo’ Fan Builds Custom Controllers for Players With Disabilities
Christopher & Dana Reeve Foundation to Partner with Craig Hospital for New Video Series
SHORT HILLS, N.J., Nov. 1, 2019 /PRNewswire/ — The Christopher & Dana Reeve Foundation has partnered with Craig Hospital to introduce a new health series called Adaptive Tools for Independence. The video series highlights functional tools and adaptive equipment that is available to assist individuals living with paralysis or limited hand functions to gain more independence in their day to day activities. Daily tasks such as cooking, and bowel and bladder care are included in the first set of videos in the series. Other tasks like housekeeping, dressing, hair, and makeup will be available in the next installment. These videos aim to show how all these tasks can become much easier and be done with little or no assistance. Most of the tools featured in the videos are available online or can be crafted at home.