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Adapting to Life with a Spinal Cord Injury Through Laughter: Wes Johnson’s Story

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=F06Eq7LZizE Wes Johnson's life changed instantly when he was ejected from his Jeep and broke his neck. Throughout his recovery, he used jokes and laughter...

Company surprises employee with high-tech wheelchair

A company known for its top-secret tanks is keeping its biggest and best secret for one of their own. For the past four months employees at Howe and Howe Technologies in Waterboro have been secretly building a "Ripchair 3.0" for Tony Tulo, a salesperson at the company who is paralyzed from the chest down.

Richmond man’s invention gets global attention

When we first met Joshua Smith back in March, he introduced us to the Sixth-Digit. It’s a lofty invention, which allows people who don't have adequate use of their arms and hands to type and press buttons easier. Now, just six months later, Josh's invention has sparked a lot of interest.

The Connected Catheter by Spinal Singularity

The world's first semi-permanent, minimally invasive, smart catheter system for Neurogenic Bladder. After Derek Herrera was paralyzed by a sniper in Afghanistan, he decided to start a company to improve quality of life for people living with paralysis.

Life of “WHEELCHAIR BOUND” and “CONFINED TO A WHEELCHAIR”

Bond, ropes, captivity, the impossibility of movement and similar association are exactly what most people think when they hear the words “confined to” and “bound”. It is not wrong. Does then it make any sense to say that someone is “confined to a wheelchair” or “wheelchair bound”? No,it is absolutely pointless!

A look inside Carissa Louise’s life after attaining a C6/C7 complete spinal cord injury

Carissa Louise from Alberta Canada shows YouTube viewers that even though she's living life as a quadriplegic, she is still living life. Carissa loves everything beauty and wants to share that with you! Carissa shares her personal experiences in interesting vlog style videos!

Neil Sachse’s life as quadriplegic following VFL accident revealed in new book

In round two of the 1975 VFL season, Neil Sachse was a promising South Australian Aussie Rules footballer playing his second match for Footscray. He had just come from winning a premiership with SANFL's North Adelaide and was ready to make his mark on the Victorian competition. After winning a loose ball in the match against Fitzroy, Mr Sachse turned to run, and ducked into an attacking player. The split second movement shunted Mr Sachse's neck and the resultant spinal injury left him a quadriplegic.

Quadriplegic prepares for Mount Adams climb with Pasco man’s expertise

Fifteen years after Pete Rieke of Pasco became the first paralyzed climber to conquer Mount Rainier on his own power, he’s taking on a...

Quadriplegic fighters will face off in Lacey to raise money for Mount Adams climb

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0noy2_tkyTI In a garage on Olympia’s west side, two fighters sit side by side in powered wheelchairs, then let the punches fly. Simon Calcavecchia takes a...

WPI student begins challenging journey after spinal cord injury

The first entry on the grierstrong.com blog set a remarkably honest tone for what will likely be a lifelong journey for Worcester Polytechnic...