Tag Archives: wheelchair

December 12, 2011
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Flote Hands Free

So many products designed for people with disabilities ultimately help people with out disabilities. Take for instance the curb cut. Now you can push your baby down the street and across the intersection without waking them each time you had … Continue reading →

November 26, 2011
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Wheelchairs Aide Mobility Through Recycling

Chances are you know someone who has had a broken leg. Mobility becomes an issue quickly. Wheelchairs are not just for those with lifelong disabilities but also temporary disabilities. At the high cost of these items, one would be hard … Continue reading →

November 23, 2011
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Sharing Thanksgiving Wishes

Rolling up to the parallel bars, I pulled myself up putting the bars underneath my arms. With leg braces locked in place, I moved my right foot forward. It took a lot of energy to move my right foot. I then moved my … Continue reading →

November 20, 2011
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Point Of View: Need

The point of view you take on your own needs is pretty easy to comprehend because you go through them every day. Getting up, getting dressed, going to work, and so on. Need is easy to see from your own … Continue reading →

November 9, 2011
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Seeing Ones’ Ability

“You’re lucky, you’ve always been disabled. I used to have a life. I used to play basketball. I used to have a regular job. Now all I have is this lousy wheelchair.” Yes, I’ve been disabled since birth. But what … Continue reading →

October 30, 2011
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Lowering Turnover Rates

As Disability Employment Awareness Month comes to a close I wanted to add in a few things to consider if you as a business owner or human resources representative might consider. All businesses hate turnover because it involves spending more … Continue reading →

October 2, 2011
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How To Support A Family Member With A Disability

Let’s admit it right away, having a family member with a disability is shocking. There, it’s been said. Now we can recognize them for who they already are: a family member. Nothing has a stronger bond than family, or at … Continue reading →

August 14, 2011
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Limits Meant To Be Reviewed

North Carolina is in the middle of a big decision. High School football season is upon us again. The North Carolina High School Athletic Association ruled that 19-year-old Brett Bowden can no longer participate in practices or games as a member of the team … Continue reading →

August 4, 2011
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Props To EAA

Another year, another blast! Clean accessible port potties, flat terrain, handicap accessible trams to get you all over the airport grounds, and a warm cozy feeling by big fireballs. Yes, in a purposefully quest for flight and fresh air, …

June 23, 2011
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Nothing Stops Us

Mother nature has dumped lots of rain this spring and summer so far. Events like Country USA and others are turning into mud pits. So, you would think something like that might stop someone in a wheelchair? You’d be wrong. … Continue reading →

March 5, 2011
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What Can’t You Do?

Found this video while looking for more inspirations. The video itself is over a year old, but says so much about a person, not the body. What do you do with yours? (The person, not the body.)

January 29, 2011
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Snow Covered Challenges

Snow is a beautiful sight. Ask any snow skier. The powder is amazing as it falls. What happens after is not so beautiful. If you’ve been following the news from Wisconsin this week, you might have heard of a young … Continue reading →

January 15, 2011
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Just 2 Minutes

What’s it take, just 2 minutes to run into the store and get what you need. Any parking spot will do, right? This very well made video shows why not any spot will do.

December 28, 2010
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A Letter To Santa, To Everyone

I know it’s a few days after Christmas, but this message I wrote several years ago needs to be seen again. Enjoy for those who have not read it before. Dear Santa, Watching the large flakes of snow falling, Christmas … Continue reading →