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My Power Wheelchair Makes Me a Better Mom
Because I can walk short distances, strangers judge me for using a wheelchair. But it allows me to be the parent my active toddler needs.
10 Things You Should Know When Traveling With a Wheelchair
One of the most common questions I get from my readers is about travel. How do I do it with ALS? How do I travel if I can't walk, eat, or talk? First, I ...
How different wheelchair designs can help Paralympians excel
These illustrations show the various adaptations that have been made to a basic wheelchair to make it optimal for competing in different Paralympic sports.
Maynooth students develop app which rates business' wheelchair accessibility
Maynooth students have developed a service which tracks the accessibility of a place or business.
This Video Shows What It's Like To Be In A Wheelchair
Guest Column: Don't assume you know how people in wheelchairs feel
My experience with my son helped me to view those in wheelchairs very openly and honestly because I had a source to ask those hard questions.
Top dating, relationship and sex tips for wheelchair users
Take a look at our top dating, relationship and sex tips for wheelchair users. Whether you have upper-body strength, or are paralysed from the waist down, our tips will help you to find the right partner and enjoy sex.
Why life is not a beach for wheelchair users
Beach wheelchairs could help disabled people like me access British beaches and make a splash while on holiday, so why don’t we have more of them?
How to Answer: Why are You in a Wheelchair?
“Why are you in a wheelchair?” It is a question I get asked, in every style and manner one could think of, by children from every background, almost every time I am in a public place. I have also been asked some form of that question by children of varying levels of ability to understand... View Article
How robots are replacing wheelchairs to help people with disabilities walk again
The design of the wheelchair, the primary solution mobility challenges, has not changed drastically in hundreds of years. Walking robots may be ready to disrupt the space.
How Being in a Wheelchair Can Dramatically Change Your Sex Life
“Life throws you curveballs and you've just got to get on with it.”
Flying Tips for Wheelchair Users, From Wheelchair Users
Air travel can cause a great deal of apprehension for both seasoned and novice travelers. If you’re taking that flight with a wheelchair — that’s an added level of stress.
What Air Travel's Like When You Have a Wheelchair
Passengers have plenty to complain about when it comes to air travel. But for those with reduced mobility, there’s a whole other set of challenges.
How to Help Wheelchair Users Faster After a Snow Storm
A lack of citizen awareness, not to mention accountability, can leave some residents stuck in their homes much longer than others.
Benefits of Mobility Aids: When Is It Time for a Walker, Cane or Wheelchair?
As parents, watching our children take their first steps is one of the proudest, most gratifying moments imaginable. As adult children, watching our parents begin to lose their footing is one of the most concerning. Those who find themselves at this juncture are often left wondering what to do and where to turn for more information.
Why An Angry Note To A Mom Of A Child With A Disability Went Viral
"Disabilities come in many forms, several of which you can't see just by looking at someone."
How do people with disabilities experience Madison?
Gardening Tips for Wheelchair Users
Gardening can be an enjoyable hobby and a great way to add fresh produce into your diet and fresh air to your day. Gardening can still be an accessible
How to Travel the World in a Wheelchair
Cory Lee is a 25-year-old travel addict and wheelchair user. He's found fun, creative ways to explore the world, despite not being able to walk.
Why able bodied people should boycott inaccessible spaces
If you completely ignore the needs of people with mobility issues and you don’t have basic things like wheelchair accessible entrances and disabled toilets, you are isolating many customers
How to Find Accessible Housing
For wheelchair users and others with handicaps or mobility impairments, the search for accessible housing can be difficult, but these tips can help.
