Revamp your bathroom with an accessible, inclusive design that caters to all ages! Simple modifications can help promote safety, comfort, and convenience. Walk-in showers, higher toilets, natural lighting, shower benches… there are many ways to age-proof your bathroom. Add grab bars, handheld shower heads, and D-shape pulls to prevent falls. Consider universal design principles when…
Driving is a fundamental activity in our day-to-day lives, allowing us to move from one place to another quickly. The lack of accessible infrastructure and transportation is one of many limiting issues facing prople with quadriplegia. However, for people with quadriplegia, the ability to drive may seem out of reach due to physical limitations. Quadriplegia…
Navigating Life with Quadriplegia, so Networking is critical to a rewarding life, especially for people with quadriplegia. Having a helpful community can help improve and enrich our quality of life issues. In this network, individuals can get emotional aid, direction, and mentoring from people who understand. It can also provide info on adaptive equipment and medical services. By…
According to a 2011 report from the World Health Organization, an estimated one billion people worldwide live with some form of disability. That’s about 15 percent of the global population. And yet, in many cities, the mobility of disabled people still faces significant barriers when accessing basic infrastructure. Inaccessible infrastructure is a hidden cost of…
After I finished rehabilitation in 1980, I felt alone. This was before the Internet and organized Spinal Cord Injury Support Group did not exist. My family got me into a secondary rehabilitation center in Denver, CO, called Craig Rehabilitation Hospital. I could connect with other quadriplegics, making a world of difference. In my mindset, an…
Are you looking for Gardening Ideas For People With Quadriplegia? If so, you’re in luck! Plenty of gardening ideas can help you get the most out of your hobby. This blog post will share some of our favorite gardening ideas for people with a disability. From indoor gardening to outdoor gardening, we’ve got you covered….
A lot of folks think challenges are bad and want to stay away from them. But you know what? Challenges and opportunities can be friends! When we deal with tough stuff, it helps us grow and change by trying new things we’ve never done before. Before my accident 42 years ago, at age 15, I…
Spinal cord injuries can limit a person’s mobility. It usually leads to paralysis in the arms and legs, but the equipment and tools are available for people with quadriplegia. An assistive device allows people with spinal cord injury to lead more fulfilling lives by restoring independence and function. The assistive devices for quadriplegics also reduce…
A traumatic event is a mental wound that occurs in response to an overwhelming stressful event. In addition, trauma can leave one feeling hopeless and at a loss for direction and clarity. There is no one-size-fits-all when we examine how to cope overcome a traumatic event. Everyday stressors include family problems, financial stress, minor accidents…