Yearly Archives: 2016

Paralysed Irishman’s inspiring invention will help others living with spinal cord injuries

A MEDICAL engineer from Gloucestershire who was paralysed as a teenager is hoping his pioneering invention will help improve the quality of life for...

Quadriplegic remembered as avid deer hunter, outdoorsman

David Pollie's favorite place in the world was in the woods, and being a quadriplegic since the age of 15 did not stop him...

Mower Attachment for disabled people in wheelchairs

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Gcyj0XgLm08 A man's friend wanted to be able to mow the yard after his legs have lost function from M.S. so he built him this....

Wheel Love

Lessons in life, love and wheelies. Real life stories from two normal (...ok, somewhat normal) girls living extraordinary lives with men who don't let their...

Craig Hospital: Redefining Scuba Diving

Reflecting on my week long dive trip to Cozumel Mexico, the one thing that sticks out most in my head is the beauty of breathing underwater out of my wheelchair away from the throngs of living a life as a quadriplegic.

Sabrina Cohen Foundation to open accessible beach in Florida

On July 2, the Sabrina Cohen Foundation will be opening an accessible beach to the public, funded by grants from the Craig H. Nielsen...

ParaPerks

https://youtu.be/uD-46HZ-LYA ParaPerks is a mobile application provided to users with all types of mobility impairments that allows them to rate and review visited locations! ParaPerks LLC....

Welcome to the hectic lifestyle of IndyCar team owner and quadriplegic Sam Schmidt

It was two days after the Indianapolis 500 when Sam Schmidt answered his cellphone and was asked if he finally was home, home being...

Woman With Quadriplegia Urges Hollywood To Be More Hopeful

This story contains spoilers for the film “Me Before You.” MINNEAPOLIS (WCCO) — A Wisconsin woman is getting a lot of attention for a blog...

BraunAbility® and Permobil Announce Joint Research and Development Venture

The two global leaders in wheelchair and wheelchair accessible vehicle production announce collaboration to integrate mobility technology for individuals with physical disabilities. Winamac, IN (PRWEB)...