This is the first post by Erin Breedlove, a new guest blogger on the EasyStand Blog. Read on to learn more. As many individuals with disabilities find, it is often difficult to discover a niche in this modern society that labels people as if they are soup cans or some such material. I’m Erin, [..}
Capri Stands Up & Dances From the Heart
by on June 26, 2009
Dancing with the feet is one thing, but dancing with the heart is another. ~Author Unknown Meet Capri Eckonen, a happy nine year old girl who loves dancing and listening to music. She was born with Cerebral Palsy which limits her dancing physically...but Capri dances from the heart. Capri [..}
How and Why I Got My Stander (Without the Help of Insurance)
by on June 4, 2009
This is a guest post by Rhonda Clark, who has Cerebral Palsy. Up until 2004, I was able to walk with crutches, but was considered to be a home-bound walker because I could only walk 15 feet and on a good day. Even then I used my power chair for mobility. The only alternative that I had to [..}
What Can Happen When You Work with a Great Medical Team
by on May 6, 2009
This is a guest post on the EasyStand Blog, by Rhonda Clark. Having Cerebral Palsy for almost 40 years now, working with many physical therapists (PT), occupational therapists (OT), and medical doctors (MD) has pretty much become the norm for me. Over the past 13 years I've had the privilege of [..}
Man With Cerebral Palsy Walks PGA Tour-Video
by on April 20, 2009
Today I received an email that simply read: The video is about 10 minutes, but pretty good... The very best 10 minutes you will spend today. If you play Golf, you should watch this video... If you don't play Golf, you should watch this video. If you ever had a dream please watch this [..}
Bantam & Evolv Photo Shoots Provide Insight Into Stander Possibilities
by on April 15, 2009
In the past couple weeks, we had two different photo shoots. One was at an alternative care center and another was on location in a home. At both photo shoots, we experienced "A-ha" moments that made us see how our standing frames can make life easier for the people who use them... The [..}
I May Have CP, But CP Doesn’t Have Me
by on April 7, 2009
This is a guest post on the EasyStand Blog, by Rhonda Clark. Rhonda has Cerebral Palsy and an amazing attitude that carries her through life's challenges. For more information on Rhonda, visit her website at www.rhondaclark.net Growing up in Green Bay, Wisconsin with spastic Cerebral Palsy (CP) [..}
Help us Raise $3000 for UCP by Taking Santa’s EasyStand Challenge
by on December 9, 2008
For the third year, Altimate Medical is making a donation to one of our favorite charities in lieu of a traditional Christmas card. For the 2008 holiday season, we have chosen United Cerebral Palsy (UCP). UCP is an advocate for people with cerebral palsy and all disabilities, and Altimate Medical is [..}
A Wheelchair Doesn’t Slow This Boy Down! Ryan’s Youtube Video
by on October 29, 2008
Ryan has Cerebral Palsy and uses a power wheelchair for mobility, but doesn't let his disability slow him down. He does fun therapy in his standing frame, walker, and bike to keep his muscles strong for other activities. He goes horseback riding, skis, swims, and does many other things that [..}
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