Monthly Archives: July 2010
We All Have Disabilities, You Can Just See Mine!
The fact is none of us know when we may be the victim of a debilitating accident or injury. One moment we could be...
Spinal Cord Injuries Create Long Term Health Issues
Major accidents usually result in severe injuries sustained by one or more persons. Among these injuries, however, injuries to the spine is the worst...
Quadriplegic, and empowered
I didn't die that day. Many were told and thought I would, but many more believed I wouldn't.
Twenty years ago today circumstances collided: a...
ADA Anniversary: After 20 years roadblocks still remain
SIOUX CITY, Iowa (KTIV) - Tuesday, Angie Plager, president of the Iowa Spinal Cord Injury Association demonstrated "FuelCall," a device that alerts HyVee gas...
Stunt goes wrong
Former Jesse White tumbler sues group after paralyzing injury
Jarvis Williams dashed forward in the red-and-white uniform familiar to anyone who's seen the Jesse White...
Reeve Foundation Commemorates ADA with Wheelchair World Record
The Christopher & Dana Reeve Foundation attempts largest moving wheelchair line marking the 20th year anniversary of the Americans with Disabilities Act.
To commemorate...
Skydive raises cash for spinal cord research
BEING left paralysed after falling 13ft from a window is not stopping brave Allyson Capron from taking on a skydive to raise money for...
Robotic legs get wheelchair users walking
A new pair of robotic legs out of New Zealand lets wheelchair users do the improbable--stand, walk, and even go up and down stairs.
Users...
Rex, the Robotic Exoskeleton
See Hayden Allen using Rex, the Robotic Exoskeleton, a world first product developed by Rex Bionics.
Spinal cord injury victim an “eternal giver”
Jeff Scott sounds fairly upbeat calling from his room at the G.F. Strong Rehabilitation Centre in Vancouver last Saturday. He just spent the day...
