- 8 Wheelchair Accessible Things to Do in East Lothian (and where to stay)by Simply Emma on August 3, 2025 at 8:00 am
Looking for wheelchair accessible things to do in East Lothian? Then this accessible guide to visiting East Lothian as a wheelchair user is what you need to make the most of your trip.
- Missing Your Pre-Injury Life? Here’s How to Focus on the Futureby marketing@spinalcord.com (Spinal Cord Team) on July 29, 2025 at 8:00 pm
When you have a spinal cord injury, it’s common to feel grief when you think about what life was like before your injury. Here are some methods to focus less on the past and more positive about moving forward.
- How to Age Healthy with a Spinal Cord Injuryby marketing@spinalcord.com (Spinal Cord Team) on July 21, 2025 at 5:00 pm
As human beings, we all will age, but people with spinal cord injuries can be more sensitive to the aging process. This however does not mean you will not grow into your golden years, but it does mean you need to take extra caution in order to stay […]
- Guantes Para Silla de Ruedas: La Guía Definitivaby RehaDesign on July 20, 2025 at 1:49 pm
Los mejores guantes para usuarios de sillas de ruedasLos guantes para sillas de ruedas son un accesorio importante para quienes los usan. Muchos usuarios de sillas de ruedas usan guantes de ciclismo o de trabajo para protegerse las manos de […]
- Tragbares Tablett für Rollstuhlfahrerby RehaDesign on July 17, 2025 at 11:51 am
Das ultimative RollstuhltablettAuf den ersten Blick sieht es aus wie eine normale Umhängetasche oder ein Rucksack. Doch bei näherer Betrachtung offenbart sich eine Besonderheit – ein eingebauter Schoßschreibtisch. Dieses multifunktionale Design […]
- A Portable Lap Desk Designed for Wheelchair Usersby RehaDesign on July 15, 2025 at 10:48 am
The Ultimate Wheelchair TrayAt first glance, it appears to be a standard shoulder bag or backpack. But a closer inspection reveals a unique feature—a built-in lap desk. This multifunctional design allows it to transition seamlessly between being a […]
- Accessibility in Berlin: A Wheelchair Accessible Travel Guide to Berlin, Germanyby Simply Emma on June 24, 2025 at 5:30 pm
Explore this wheelchair accessible travel guide to Berlin, featuring a hotel with a roll-in shower, wheelchair accessible top attractions, and the accessibility challenges we faced.
- Wheelchair Wheel Covers: 3 Options To Keep Your House Cleanby RehaDesign on June 14, 2025 at 9:03 am
How To Keep Your House Clean With Wheelchair Wheel Covers(updated June 2025)Are the wheels of your wheelchair destroying your floors or carpets? Are the wheels tracking dirt throughout your house? It is time to discover the wonders of […]
- Drimsynie Holiday Village, the Accessible Lochside Escape with Argyll Holidaysby Simply Emma on May 22, 2025 at 5:30 pm
Experience the beauty of Drimsynie Holiday Village, Argyll. Enjoy stunning scenery, family-friendly activities, and views of Loch Goil and mountains while staying in a wheelchair accessible room at the Drimsynie Estate Hotel.
- Hören Sie Auf, Rollstuhlreifen Zu Reinigen!by RehaDesign on May 19, 2025 at 9:50 am
Das Reinigen von Rollstuhlreifen ist nicht mehr notwendig Was passiert, wenn Sie mit Ihrem Rollstuhl nach draußen fahren? Die Reifen nehmen Schmutz und Dreck auf. Sie kommen nach Hause und verbringen Zeit und Energie damit, Ihre […]
- The Circus Hotel, Berlin: Wheelchair Accessible Hotel Room Reviewby Simply Emma on May 18, 2025 at 7:45 am
Looking for a wheelchair accessible hotel in Berlin, Germany? Look no further than The Circus Hotel, a beautiful boutique hotel with wheelchair accessible rooms and roll-in showers in Berlin Mitte. Perfect for your next stay!
- Wheelchair Glove Reviewsby RehaDesign on May 14, 2025 at 11:00 am
Two Reviews Of Wheelchair GlovesWhen shopping for something new, it is always wise to check reviews of others who have tested the product. Particularly important is to find independent reviews from people you can trust.Wheelchair Gloves are no […]
- So Schützen Sie Ihr Zuhause vor Schäden durch Rollstühleby RehaDesign on May 12, 2025 at 11:18 am
Schützen Sie Ihr Zuhause vor Schäden durch Rollstühle Rollstühle können Türen und Wände zerkratzenJeder Rollstuhlfahrer weiß, dass die meisten Häuser nicht für Rollstuhlfahrer konzipiert sind. Schon nach wenigen Wochen werden Sie […]
- Beyond Mobility: Express Your Style With Unique Wheelchair Decorationsby RehaDesign on May 8, 2025 at 11:05 am
When it comes to making wheelchairs not just functional but also aesthetically appealing, RehaDesign is a name that stands out. RehaDesign is all about adding that extra flair to wheelchairs, turning them into eye-catching and unique pieces of […]
- Schieben Sie Ihren Rollstuhl mit weniger Kraftaufwandby RehaDesign on April 24, 2025 at 11:15 am
Vier Möglichkeiten Dein Rollstuhl Leichter AnzutreibenEinen Rollstuhl zu schieben kann anstrengend sein. Aber mit der Zeit, Übung und Geduld wird es normalerweise immer einfacher. Es gibt jedoch vier Möglichkeiten, wie Sie das Schieben Ihres […]
- In Short Film “Emergency Plan,” Writer, Director, and Producer Anna Pakman Confronts One of Disabled People’s Most Formidable and Most Overlooked Foes—Disaster Plans That Erase Themby noreply@blogger.com (The Squeaky Wheelchair) on April 14, 2025 at 12:30 am
By Kathleen DownesWhen asked to name of a villain, most people probably think of a monster under the bed, a vampire, or a wicked witch tending to a bubbling cauldron. But for folks with disabilities, the villain is often much more realistic, […]
- How To Protect Your Home From Wheelchair Damageby RehaDesign on March 2, 2025 at 3:48 pm
Protect Your Home From Wheelchair Damage Wheelchairs Can Scratch Doors and WallsEvery wheelchair user is aware that most homes were not designed for wheelchair use. A few weeks after using a wheelchair in your home, you will begin to notice […]
- A Wheelchair Accessible Travel Guide to Planning a Trip to Indiaby Simply Emma on February 28, 2025 at 9:30 am
If you’re planning a wheelchair accessible trip to India but don’t know where to begin, this guide is for you. It covers accessibility in India, along with wheelchair accessible activities, accommodations, and transportation options.
- Recensione Cliente di Guanti per Sedia a Rotelle Quadriplegiciby RehaDesign on February 18, 2025 at 10:23 am
Guanti per sedia a rotelle Strap N Roll di RehaDesignMartin ha acquistato i guanti per sedia a rotelle tetraplegici Strap-N-Roll RehaDesign. Ha gentilmente acconsentito a rispondere ad alcune domande su di loro. Domanda: Perché li hai […]
- Quatre solutions pour les pneus sales des fauteuils roulantsby RehaDesign on February 17, 2025 at 9:29 am
Quatre solutions pour les pneus sales des fauteuils roulants Tout utilisateur de fauteuil roulant connaît le problème de la saleté. Vous sortez dans votre fauteuil roulant, les pneus ramassent de la saleté, des pierres, des crottes de chien, […]
- Vier Lösungen für Schmutzige Rollstühleby RehaDesign on February 14, 2025 at 11:36 am
Vier Lösungen für Schmutzige RollstuhlreifenJeder Rollstuhlfahrer kennt das Problem mit dem Schmutz. Sie fahren mit Ihrem Rollstuhl nach draußen, die Reifen nehmen Schmutz, Steine, Hundekot usw. auf und wenn Sie nach Hause kommen, […]
- I Went Undercover to Report For ‘Sophie Morgan’s Fight to Fly’ Documentaryby Simply Emma on February 9, 2025 at 9:07 am
I joined Sophie Morgan’s Fight to Fly documentary to reveal the harsh realities of air travel for disabled passengers and to highlight the ongoing fight for a more inclusive and accessible flying experience.
- How I Was Awarded a British Empire Medal (BEM) by The King and Invited to the Royal Garden Partyby Simply Emma on February 2, 2025 at 9:30 am
Reflecting on receiving a British Empire Medal (BEM) from King Charles and my unforgettable experience at the Royal Garden Party, celebrating with family and navigating the challenges of dressing up as a wheelchair user.
- Spending Christmas in the Hospital: The Challenges I Faced as a Disabled Patientby Simply Emma on January 27, 2025 at 6:30 pm
In this post, I share my story of spending Christmas in the hospital with flu and pneumonia. Plus some challenges I faced being in the hospital with a disability and tips for anyone in a similar situation.
- 4 Must-Know Northern California Spinal Cord Injury Organizationsby marketing@spinalcord.com (Spinal Cord Team) on January 22, 2025 at 8:00 pm
For those who live in Central/Northern California, being active outdoors is one of the best things about living in this area. If you have a SCI, however, being active often requires help and money, which is where the organizations below come in.
- 10 Adaptive Technology Solutions for Bed Restby marketing@spinalcord.com (Spinal Cord Team) on January 17, 2025 at 4:00 pm
Staying healthy with a spinal cord injury can be a complicated process, especially when it comes to your skin. If you’ve experienced any kind of pressure sore, you know one of the best ways to heal is with bed rest.
- Accessible Home Design Ideas for People with Paralysisby marketing@spinalcord.com (Spinal Cord Team) on January 10, 2025 at 3:00 pm
Designing a home to meet your needs as a wheelchair user can be a daunting process. From large-scale homes to small-scale apartments, there are things you can do to make your home work better for your needs. From major renovations to simple […]
- How to Overcome Anger After a Spinal Cord Injury and Turn it Positiveby marketing@spinalcord.com (Spinal Cord Team) on January 6, 2025 at 9:30 pm
After a spinal cord injury, it’s common to feel angry, especially if someone caused your injury by being irresponsible or malicious.
- A Comprehensive Guide to Air Travel for Powered Wheelchair Users: Essential Tips, Rules, and Proceduresby Simply Emma on January 3, 2025 at 7:49 pm
Flying with a powered wheelchair doesn’t have to be stressful. This comprehensive guide covers essential tips on navigating airline procedures, battery regulations, assistance codes, and preparing your wheelchair for travel.
- The Ultimate Guide to Flying With a Powered Wheelchair: Tips & Adviceby Simply Emma on January 3, 2025 at 7:47 pm
Explore expert tips and step-by-step advice for air travel with a powered wheelchair. This ultimate guide covers everything you need to know about flying with a powered wheelchair, from check-in, wheelchair preparation to navigating airports.
- 10 Ways to Reconnect with Your Body After a Spinal Cord Injuryby marketing@spinalcord.com (Spinal Cord Team) on December 21, 2024 at 5:00 pm
Some people with spinal cord injuries feel “disconnected” from their bodies or no longer “feel themselves” due to the lack of sensation and movement from paralysis.
- 5 Accessories to Protect Yourself from Rain in a Wheelchairby admin on December 15, 2024 at 9:13 pm
Wet weather can be challenging for wheelchair users. How do you stay dry and push your wheelchair at the same time? You obviously can not hold an umbrella and push a wheelchair. Attaching an umbrella to you wheelchair comes with all kinds of […]
- Cripples At Christmas Cartoons 2024by noreply@blogger.com (The Squeaky Wheelchair) on December 10, 2024 at 8:13 pm
Image description below each image1. The Adapted Hot Wheels Collection Blew Santa’s Toy Budget… ID: A stick figure Santa stands beside a cartoon accessible van. Santa’s speech bubble says “$70,000 for one?! I’ll be eating Ramen all […]
- Why Wheelchair Gloves turn your hands black, and how we fixed itby admin on November 24, 2024 at 4:05 pm
Do your wheelchair gloves turn your hands black? This article will reveal the truth behind black hands, a fact of life for many wheelchair users. When we started selling RehaDesign gloves nearly 20 years ago, we would frequently receive angry […]
- Transforming Your Wheelchair From Manual to Electricby admin on November 17, 2024 at 8:51 pm
How often have you thought “Maybe I should get a power wheelchair” or “How tired I am of pushing up that hill?” Although I am a quadriplegic who is very capable of getting around in a manual wheelchair, I admit I have often wished I could […]
- How to Find the Cause of Mysterious Autonomic Dysreflexiaby marketing@spinalcord.com (Spinal Cord Team) on October 4, 2024 at 7:55 pm
Autonomic dysreflexia (AD) is a health emergency that affects over 50% of people with spinal cord injuries. If left untreated, autonomic dysreflexia can be life-threatening. If you’re suffering from autonomic dysreflexia but cannot find the […]
- 4 Alternatives to a Power Wheelchairby RehaDesign on September 9, 2024 at 11:38 am
How To Motorize a Manual WheelchairHow often have you thought “maybe I should get a power wheelchair” or “how tired I am of pushing up that hill?” Although I am a quadriplegic who is very capable of getting around in a manual wheelchair, I […]
- Seven Innovative Rain Products for Wheelchair Usersby admin on September 6, 2024 at 4:34 pm
Wet weather can be challenging for wheelchair users. How do you stay dry and push your wheelchair at the same time? You obviously can not hold an umbrella and push a wheelchair. Attaching an umbrella to you wheelchair comes with all kinds of […]
- How to Live a Fulfilling Life After a Spinal Cord Injuryby marketing@spinalcord.com (Spinal Cord Team) on September 5, 2024 at 8:27 pm
Discover how to live a fulfilling life after a spinal cord injury by embracing technology, pursuing education, finding passion in work, and maintaining independence.
- 10 Recommended Car Features for Manual Wheelchair Usersby marketing@spinalcord.com (Spinal Cord Team) on July 18, 2024 at 7:00 pm
When you’re a manual wheelchair user driving independently, you want to make it as easy as possible to transfer into your vehicle from your wheelchair and vice-versa, especially if you have a spinal cord injury. There are a wide variety of vehicles […]
- Disability Pride Month Feature: Meet Miles Platt, Kid Chef from MasterChef Junior Season 9 Who Has an Upper Limb Differenceby noreply@blogger.com (The Squeaky Wheelchair) on July 2, 2024 at 9:47 pm
To celebrate Disability Pride Month, I had the great pleasure of interviewing a remarkable young man with a disability and a star of one of my favorite TV programs. Miles Platt, 11, of College Station, TX, sat down with me via Zoom to discuss […]
- The Hardest Thing to Carry: On Disability and Griefby noreply@blogger.com (The Squeaky Wheelchair) on May 15, 2024 at 5:02 pm
Dedicated to the disabled friends and community members who have died before me. Sharing this life with you is the greatest miracle I could dream up. It’s no secret that life as a disabled adult is hard. The seemingly endless search for […]
- In Memory of David Kirby: 1990-2024by noreply@blogger.com (The Squeaky Wheelchair) on May 14, 2024 at 6:01 pm
My favorite way to use my writing skills is to let them be an instrument of love. So today, I write to honor the memory of my friend David Kirby. David and I met in 2011 at the University of Illinois, where we both lived in the Beckwith program […]
- “Who’s Afraid of Little Old Me?” by Taylor Swift Resonates with Me as a Disabled Person: Here’s Whyby noreply@blogger.com (The Squeaky Wheelchair) on April 24, 2024 at 12:57 am
Today I write not as The Squeaky Wheelchair, but rather as the Swiftie Wheelchair… I, like millions of others, waited with excitement and delight for the arrival of Taylor Swift’s 11th album, The Tortured Poets Department (TTPD). And before […]
- Gants Pour Fauteuil Roulant Le Guide Ultimeby RehaDesign on April 17, 2024 at 8:25 am
Meilleurs Gants pour les Utilisateurs de Fauteuils RoulantsLes gants pour fauteuil roulant sont un accessoire important pour les utilisateurs de fauteuils roulants. De nombreux utilisateurs de fauteuils roulants se fient à des gants de cyclisme ou […]
- Writer, Director, and Producer Anna Pakman Brings Disability Representation to the Buddy Comedy with “Wheelchair Money”by noreply@blogger.com (The Squeaky Wheelchair) on April 13, 2024 at 9:03 pm
To mark the 2024 Easterseals Disability Film Challenge (EDFC), I sat down with New York City writer, director, and producer Anna Pakman to hear about her latest contribution to the growing world of disability-inclusive cinema. The Film […]
- Wheelchair Statistics: How Many Wheelchair Users Are There?by admin on March 17, 2024 at 8:28 pm
Wheelchair Statistics: How Many Wheelchair Users Are There? How many wheelchair users are there? It would seem an easy question to answer, but statistics concerning the number of wheelchair users in the world are poor. We have put together an […]
- The Best Wheelchair Dating Website? A Member Shares Her Viewsby RehaDesign on March 3, 2024 at 9:09 am
Wheelchair Dating WebsiteA Member Gives An Inside LookSometime ago, I interviewed Louise Maxwell, founder of Soulful Encounters, a free dating website for disabled people. I was so impressed with what she is doing, I asked if I could interview a […]
- Embracing Fashion and Function: Scandinavian Adaptive Clothing for People with Disabilities and Special Needsby RehaDesign on February 13, 2024 at 12:33 pm
Fashion is a form of self-expression, allowing individuals to showcase their unique style and personality. However, for people with disabilities and special needs, finding clothing that is both fashionable and functional can be a challenge. […]
- Enhancing Mobility and Independence: The Appeal of RehaDesign Wheelchair Accessories for Disability Dealersby RehaDesign on January 23, 2024 at 10:15 am
One of the key selling points of RehaDesign wheelchair accessories is the wide range of customization options available. Disability dealers can offer their customers a selection of accessories that can be tailored to meet individual needs and […]