Tag: Independence

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!

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.

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...

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.

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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,...