- 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 […]
- Unlocking the Potential of Disability Spending Powerby Shannon Kelly on December 9, 2024 at 3:59 pm
The spending power of the disability community is $13 trillion annually, amplifying why businesses must prioritize inclusion and accessibility. The post Unlocking the Potential of Disability Spending Power appeared first on United Spinal Association.
- Home Care Support Best Practicesby Annie Streit on December 5, 2024 at 4:18 pm
Our working group compiled best practices to navigate our nation’s care support crisis for caregivers and clients. The post Home Care Support Best Practices appeared first on United Spinal Association.
- Accessibility Services Helps Museums Like This One Become Disability-Inclusiveby Steve Wright on December 2, 2024 at 9:27 pm
The disability-inclusive exhibit made for a great museum visit. The post Accessibility Services Helps Museums Like This One Become Disability-Inclusive appeared first on United Spinal Association.
- 7 Reasons to Stay at MICs Sant Jordi: The Best Accessible Accommodation in Barcelonaby Simply Emma on December 1, 2024 at 4:23 pm
Discover my top 7 reasons why MICs Sant Jordi is the perfect choice for wheelchair accessible accommodation in Barcelona. Enjoy fully adapted apartments with wetrooms, profile beds, hoists, and more for a comfortable and convenient stay.
- Help Wheelchair Users Rebuild and Recover From Hurricanes by Shannon Kelly on November 26, 2024 at 4:18 pm
This hurricane season, we’ve received over 65 applications for our Disaster Relief Grant, with more pouring in daily. We need your help. The post Help Wheelchair Users Rebuild and Recover From Hurricanes appeared first on United Spinal […]
- 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 […]
- National Family Caregivers Month: ‘We see the challenges you face and we honor you’by Shannon Kelly on November 21, 2024 at 7:41 pm
Many wheelchair users rely on care support to lead healthy and independent lives. Here are their stories. The post National Family Caregivers Month: ‘We see the challenges you face and we honor you’ appeared first on United Spinal Association.
- 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 […]
- Diane Coleman: A Disability Rights Visionary Who Opposed Assisted Suicideby Monica Quinn on November 12, 2024 at 5:38 pm
Diane Coleman led the fight against physician-assisted suicide. The post Diane Coleman: A Disability Rights Visionary Who Opposed Assisted Suicide appeared first on United Spinal Association.
- From Glasgow to Barcelona: Navigating Airports, Accessibility and Special Assistanceby Simply Emma on November 11, 2024 at 6:30 pm
One of the biggest challenges of travelling as a wheelchair user is navigating airlines, airports, and special assistance. Here’s a summary of the ups and downs on our journey from Glasgow to Barcelona.
- Engaging with Your Local Office of Emergency Managementby Annie Streit on November 8, 2024 at 3:59 pm
Getting involved in your Office of Emergency Management can help ensure the disability community is safe during a disaster. The post Engaging with Your Local Office of Emergency Management appeared first on United Spinal Association.
- Medicare Open Enrollment Season: October 15-December 7by Monica Quinn on November 8, 2024 at 3:59 pm
The time to update or change your health plans under Medicare is October 15 to December 7. The post Medicare Open Enrollment Season: October 15-December 7 appeared first on United Spinal Association.
- Spinal Cord Injury and Prescription Medication Managementby Monica Quinn on November 6, 2024 at 2:54 pm
The Neilsen Foundation is surveying people living with spinal cord injury about issues affecting the management of prescription medications. The post Spinal Cord Injury and Prescription Medication Management appeared first on United Spinal […]
- ‘Our vote is our voice’: Wheelchair users reflect on voting in the 2024 electionby Shannon Kelly on November 5, 2024 at 9:04 pm
Voting is a powerful tool for change, especially for the disability community. The post ‘Our vote is our voice’: Wheelchair users reflect on voting in the 2024 election appeared first on United Spinal Association.
- Clayton Hotel Manchester City Centre | Wheelchair Accessible Hotel Reviewby Simply Emma on November 3, 2024 at 6:30 pm
Clayton Hotel Manchester City Centre has wheelchair accessible hotel rooms and roll-in showers, conveniently located for exploring Manchester’s attractions. Perfect for your next stay!
- 5 Wheelchair Accessible Things to Do in Manchester with Kids | Fun Weekend with My Nephewby Simply Emma on October 13, 2024 at 6:16 pm
Check out this guide for wheelchair accessible things to do in Manchester with kids, including a Manchester City Stadium Tour and visits to some of Manchester’s best museums.
- 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.
- A Wheelchair Accessible Day Trip on the Trossachs Explorer Busby Simply Emma on September 1, 2024 at 1:43 pm
Discover the stunning Trossachs on the wheelchair accessible Trossachs Explorer bus service, which takes you on a scenic journey between Callander and Aberfoyle, making stops at popular visitor locations.
- Faskally Woods: Wheelchair Accessible Loch Dunmore Trail in Pitlochry, Scotlandby Simply Emma on July 21, 2024 at 5:00 pm
Explore the wheelchair accessible Loch Dunmore Trail through the scenic Faskally Woods in Pitlochry, Scotland. Admire the tranquil loch and ancient trees, along with disabled parking, accessible pathways, and toilet.
- 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 […]
- How to Have an Active Social Life After a Spinal Cord Injuryby marketing@spinalcord.com (Spinal Cord Team) on June 6, 2024 at 6:00 pm
Making friends is one of the greatest joys of life, but friendships can get complicated after a spinal cord injury. You may end up losing some friends in the process.
- How to Lose Weight After a Spinal Cord Injury When Basic Dieting Failsby marketing@spinalcord.com (Spinal Cord Team) on May 16, 2024 at 6:30 pm
Losing weight with a spinal cord injury can be challenging. Here’s advice for diets and exercise options for people with SCI to lose weight.
- 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 […]
- How to Stay Optimistic After a Spinal Cord Injuryby marketing@spinalcord.com (Spinal Cord Team) on May 13, 2024 at 4:45 pm
A spinal cord injury may take years to adjust to, so it can be difficult to stay optimistic. It can take practice and support from others. Here are some methods to help you keep a positive attitude.
- 10 Items to Make Travel Easier for People with Spinal Cord Injuriesby marketing@spinalcord.com (Spinal Cord Team) on April 26, 2024 at 5:00 pm
It’s never easy to leave the comforts of your home when you have a spinal cord injury.
- “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 […]
- Meilleurs Gants pour les Utilisateurs de Fauteuils Roulants: 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 […]
- Homelands – Wheelchair Accessible Holiday Lodges in Fife, Scotlandby Simply Emma on April 15, 2024 at 5:00 pm
Looking for an accessible holiday lodge in Scotland? Homelands Fife is perfect for disabled guests, with a ceiling hoist, profiling bed, Clos-o-mat toilet and other mobility equipment.
- 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 […]
- How to Stop Muscle Spasms Without Medicationby marketing@spinalcord.com (Spinal Cord Team) on April 5, 2024 at 6:00 pm
Spasticity medication can have negative side-effects that you may want to avoid. Here are some popular methods to reduce muscle spasms without medication.
- 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 […]
- Tips for Improving Posture with a Spinal Cord Injuryby marketing@spinalcord.com (Spinal Cord Team) on March 6, 2024 at 3:30 pm
Sitting with correct posture is an important part of staying healthy, especially for people with SCI. Discover the best methods for maintaining good posture after a spinal cord injury.
- 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 […]
- Three Shoulder Exercises for Wheelchair and Crutches Usersby Jeff Kinney on February 29, 2024 at 8:00 pm
Keeping your shoulders healthy should be a top priority, especially if you use a wheelchair or crutches (or both).
- 11 Wheelchair Accessible Things to Do in Edinburghby Simply Emma on February 21, 2024 at 6:30 pm
Looking for wheelchair accessible things to do in Edinburgh? Then this accessible guide to visit Edinburgh as a wheelchair user is what you need to make the most of your trip.
- 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 […]
- Opinión de Cliente Sobre Guantes Para Silla de Ruedas Para Tetrapléjicosby RehaDesign on January 16, 2024 at 10:27 am
Guantes Tetrapléjicos Para Sillas de Ruedas RehaDesign Strap-n-RollMartin compró los guantes de silla de ruedas tetrapléjicos Strap-N-Roll de RehaDesign. Muy amablemente accedió a responder algunas preguntas sobre ellos. ¿Por qué los […]
- Moxy Manchester City | Wheelchair Accessible Hotel Reviewby Simply Emma on January 7, 2024 at 5:00 pm
Looking for a wheelchair accessible hotel in Manchester? Check out this review of Moxy Manchester City offering wheelchair accessible rooms with roll-in showers and other amenities.
- Navigating Winter: Tips for Using a Wheelchair in the Snowby RehaDesign on December 26, 2023 at 3:54 pm
Winter can be a beautiful and serene season, but for wheelchair users, it often comes with unique challenges. Navigating through snow and icy conditions can be exhausting, but with the right tools and techniques, you can enjoy the snowy wonders of […]
- Paracare Launches RehaDesign Wheelchair Accessories in Chileby admin on December 14, 2023 at 3:17 pm
As of December 1, 2023 Paracare, a company well known in Chile for its high quality disability products, will introduce RehaDesign Wheelchair Accessories into the Chilean market becoming the first distributor of RehaDesign Wheelchair Accessories in […]
- Cripples At Christmas 2023by noreply@blogger.com (The Squeaky Wheelchair) on December 5, 2023 at 8:07 pm
Descriptions below each image1. The Polar Express Paratransit Call Center Was Rebranded The Polar Vortex… A wheelchair user stick figure saying “Hi? Hello?! Is anybody there?” Instructions state: “Dial 1 to locate buses missing […]
- 4 Wheelchair Accessible Public Transport Modes in Londonby Simply Emma on December 5, 2023 at 7:40 pm
Curious how to get around London as a wheelchair user. From trains, underground, Uber boat and taxis, this guide explores four wheelchair accessible public transportation modes in London that I’ve personally used.
- What makes Rehadesign Wheelchair Gloves Better?by admin on December 4, 2023 at 4:13 pm
In the world of wheelchair users, the importance of a good pair of gloves cannot be overstated. They are not merely an accessory; they are crucial tools that enhance mobility, provide comfort, and ensure safety for wheelchair users. One brand that […]