Tag: Independence
The Back-Up Trust – Matt’s Story
The Back-Up Trust is a dynamic national charity that runs a range of services for people with spinal cord injury
Michele Lee’s Spinal Cord Injury Patient Story
Michele Lee, 26, is a woman with a good job, an apartment in the city, a talent for painting and an independent, adventurous spirit....
She sings, she dances, all from her wheelchair
Ali Stroker is a ball of energy. It is exhausting just being in the room with her. Ali came by our offices the other...
Water skiing clinic opens fun of the sports to disabled
"It's all kind of freedom on those skis," said Mark Bugha, 28, from Finleyville in Washington County. "It's special for me because I never...
My Breath My Music
The Magic Flute, a wind instrument which allows you to play music with head movement. The Magic Flute was originally designed as an adaptive...
At 6 mph, Darrell Gwynn still presses on
DAVIE, Fla. (AP) -The phone is ringing in Darrell Gwynn's office, which is filled with reminders of a life that nearly ended two decades...
Australian first tests home-based rehab for spinal cord injury patients
An Australian first study will test live online rehabilitation with video gaming to give spinal cord injury patients the hope of regaining the movement...
Researchers are developing devices that can help restore bodily movement
Grasping a cup of coffee and raising it to the mouth is a daily ritual most people take for granted. Yet, for those who...
Brain-computer interface begins new clinical trial for paralysis
BOSTON Scientists at the Massachusetts General Hospital (MGH) have initiated the BrainGate2 pilot clinical trial to expand restorative neurotechnology research for some patients with...
Quadriplegic triumphs over tragedy to help others
Paul Jacobson, 45, will receive the 2009 "Victories of Spirit" Award from the Sharp Healthcare Foundation on Friday, June 5.
“If you’re driving along the...
