Thumbelina holds the Guinness World Record as the smallest living horse, her height is only 17.5 inches but that does not stop her from standing tall! Her small stature can cause several health related problems, she wears special orthotic shoes to help with her crooked legs. Thumbelina is an [..}
20 Fun Activities for Kids to do While Standing…
by on March 5, 2009
Keeping kids busy is a full time job and finding fun options for kids with disabilities can be even more challenging. A great place to start is to find activities your child is interested in and build adaptations from there. This is a collection of ideas from parents, clinicians and teachers on [..}
Dreams Do Come True-Scott Chesney’s Inspiring Video
by on February 27, 2009
Do you have a dream-maybe a big dream that you are not sure is possible? Scott Chesney's story can be your inspiration! Scott is one of those positive, upbeat people that is always refreshing to come in contact with. He uses his hard working, optimistic attitude to make his dreams come [..}
Ways Altimate Medical is “Going Green”
by on February 16, 2009
How will what we do today impact the environment for future generations? This is a question that many people & companies are asking themselves. "Going Green" in one way or another, is quickly becoming a common practice for many and I, for one, am ecstatic about it! Many employees here [..}
Quest to Walk-Dedicated to Helping People With SCI
by on February 9, 2009
Have you heard of activity-based recovery? In past blog posts, we have talked about some facilities like Kennedy Krieger Institute and Project Walk having success. Quest to Walk is certified by the Project Walk Institute of Spinal Cord Injury Recovery. Quest to Walk is a non-profit [..}
“Stand Up!” Article on Benefits of Standing Children with Muscular Dystrophy
by on January 19, 2009
If you are a parent, grandparent, or pediatric therapist looking for information on standing, this article covers all the basics. "Stand Up! The benefits of standers for children are clear" was featured in the January issue of Quest Magazine. Writer, Kathy Wechsler, talks about every aspect of [..}
Who do you feel is a great role model for people with disabilities?
by on December 11, 2008
What makes someone a role model? A role model can be anyone, some one you learn and take guidance from, some one who makes a difference in your life or the lives of others, or some one who uses their disability to inspire and help others. Sometimes when we think of great role models we think of [..}
GoodSearch-Help Schools & Disability Organizations at No Cost to You
by on October 28, 2008
I discovered GoodSearch after learning about it in an email newsletter for an organization I support. GoodSearch is a search engine like Google that is powered by Yahoo Search. Every time you run a search, GoodSearch donates to the organization of your choice. Over 67,000 organizations and schools [..}
Karly Uses Technology to Communicate
by on October 7, 2008
Karly is a young woman with Rett Syndrome. Since she is unable to speak, she uses her blog "Inspired By Love" as a way to communicate. Karly is a passionate writer, who has the ability to draw you into her world using only words. She says, "I love to write. I am entering some of my writings into [..}
Cesca shares how standing made a difference with her Multiple Sclerosis
by on September 18, 2008
One of the things that I enjoy most about my job at Altimate Medical is hearing the success stories of our customers and helping them share those stories with others. Each story is so unique and will inspire others in a different way. Cesca's story is one of the two customer stories on our [..}
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