Tag: Independence
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!
Friendship helps spinal cord injury survivor tackle next challenge: learning to drive
CONYERS, Ga. - Jimbo Boyd and Delorean Williams, who goes by the nickname "Bean," are looking for a new set of wheels at R & R Mobility Vans in Conyers because in a few months, Bean, will be driving again.
Stranger Makes Custom Hair Straighteners For Quadriplegic Woman After Seeing Reddit Post
One of the reasons we love Reddit is that every so often it shows off humanity's kinder side.
Rachelle Friedman aka Rollingonwheelz, is a quadriplegic...
iLove Stories of Independence
An amazing insight on how technology is empowering independence. The clip shares the positive impact on two people, how one person is sharing it with his community, and explains why one special company needs a huge “thank you” for making it possible.
How To: Transfer from Floor to Chair
http://youtu.be/IZUseV-ODFY?list=RD3XIrgEj2VRA
"Wheelchair-bound" is one of Mary Allison's least favorite words. No one should feel stuck to his or her wheelchair.
Transferring out of your wheelchair is...
Tongue piercing lets paralysed drive wheelchairs
An experimental device is letting paralysed people drive wheelchairs simply by flicking their tongue in the right direction.
Key to this wireless system: Users get...
Kinova USA – Introducing JACO
http://youtu.be/Vqepk4T3H44
JACO is not a robot, because JACO doesn't do for you. JACO is an assistive robotic device that gives you the power & the...
Young people with spinal injuries face discharge to homes for elderly people
Incurring a spinal injury when you're young is surely difficult enough without having to convalesce in a home for older people
Linda Liebenberg did not...
Disability Network celebrates abilities
Ability Award given to Hope College's Louise Shumaker
Holland — Before a spinal cord injury put her in a wheelchair 15 years ago, Jocelyn Dettloff...
Learning to Drive Again After a Spinal Cord Injury
https://youtu.be/2PV0vs6Fbq8
Courtney regains independence after a spinal cord injury by learning how to drive again.
To learn more about Sharp's physical therapy and rehabilitation programs,...