For high school students with Special Education services, team meetings should address plans for post-secondary education, employment, and living options, as well as the type of support required for success in these areas. During Tina’s meeting, there was something about her non-verbals that made [..}
Why New Injuries Have It Better Than We Did
When I found myself a new quadriplegic in 1993, I was told the resources and equipment available to me were the best yet. And they were…for 1993. But that was 18 years ago, and a lot has changed since then. People finding themselves injured now have access to so much more, from better treatment options when they’re first hurt to amazing new wheelchairs and other devices (like amped up standing frames) that take mobility to new heights. And this blog you’re reading is an example of the biggest thing new injuries have – the internet.
The internet can do so much. It can be the best library in the world on spinal cord injury information, giving people access to the best articles, news pieces and medical journals available. And the amazing videos that are out there now[..}
Can I Get A Little Help, Please?
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January 20, 2012
January 20, 2012
Independence. When you live with a disability, you strive for this more than anything else. You will do anything in your power to achieve even a small portion of what independence can deliver. Still, the fact remains that if you live with any type of disability, part of your independence has been [..}
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NCART Video – Complex Rehab Technologies, What Is It?
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January 18, 2012
January 18, 2012
To family, friends and acquaintances who are outside of the Complex Rehab Technology industry: For over 25 years, I have had the privilege to work in an industry that creates products that improve the lifestyles and livelihoods of those who are unable to stand or walk- simple things that many of us [..}
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Dealing With Nosey People
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January 16, 2012
January 16, 2012
When you use a wheelchair, people like to stare. They also like to ask what’s wrong. People are nosey and hey, it can hurt our feelings. When a stranger asks why you can‘t walk, how do you feel...inside? Mad, embarrassed or annoyed? What do you say? My mom told me growing up to be nice to [..}
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Standing Up: Healthy and Confident!
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January 13, 2012
January 13, 2012
"I wanted to send you a picture of me standing up and confident! I was off my feet and in a wheelchair from August 30th, 2006 up until I received your Glider on my birthday October 16th, 2009, then I started standing upright. Since January of 2010, I'm very happy to say, I've been using your [..}
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Involving Dads In The Life Of Their Special Needs Child
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January 11, 2012
January 11, 2012
Fathers play an important role in their child's development. Research studies show that dads not only challenge their children to do more, but also help build language skills. Many dads have wonderful relationships with their children. But some dads have difficulty connecting with their child who [..}
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Can’t Study Abroad? Make A Documentary
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January 9, 2012
January 9, 2012
Having your dreams of studying abroad dashed is something many college wheelchair-users have had to go through (me included), but it has finally happened to the wrong dude. Reid Davenport, a senior at George Washington University (GWU) with cerebral palsy, is channeling his anger into something [..}
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Podcast – Jennifer Longdon, An Advocate With Heart
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January 5, 2012
January 5, 2012
In episode #81 of No Free Rides, I am joined by Jennifer Longdon, a fighter of a paraplegic. Hear her take on everything from accessible realty and passe attitudes toward disabilities, to bringing diversity to Project Runway. Jennifer Longdon is an amazing woman who found herself [..}
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Top EasyStand Blog Posts Of 2011
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January 2, 2012
January 2, 2012
Happy New Year from everyone here at Altimate Medical! Yet another year has come and gone. In 2011 the EasyStand Blog hit an important milestone, our 400th blog was posted! A big "Thank You" to our talented group of blog contributors who made this exciting accomplishment possible! We are looking [..}
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