While researching kids activities I came across "blowing games", at first I thought it was a misprint and was supposed to read bowling games. But then I got to thinking about how much fun blowing games could actually be and how they would benefit kids with limited abilities. Many kids [..}
Hey Sport! Get in the Game with Simple Adaptations
by on April 1, 2011
Spring is in the air, so it has never been a better time to go play! Participating in physical activity has a multitude of health benefits which are especially important for individuals who primarily use wheelchairs for mobility. Sports provide psychosocial benefits as well. Individuals who are [..}
Christopher Reeve: ABC’s on Sesame Street (Video)
by on March 17, 2011
Kids of all abilities will enjoy this short video from the 2000 Season of Sesame Street, showing Ernie, rubber ducky, and Christopher Reeve saying the ABC's. If you like this video, you are sure to also like the video where Christopher Reeve talks about his wheelchair on Sesame [..}
Dreaming of Splashing Around?
by on February 28, 2011
With Spring almost here, it’s the perfect time to dream of Summer and think of all the awesome things you’ll be able to do. And if you’ve ever dreamt of going to a water park, there’s a wheelchair-friendly water park that lets you splash around like everyone else. It’s called Magic Waters [..}
It’s Easy to Plant Your Own Indoor Garden
by on February 7, 2011
Why wait for the snow to melt? Planting your own indoor garden is fun and easy. Your first step is to find containers for your plants around your house. Paper or plastic cups, coffee cans, glass jars and small flower pots work well. Set up your containers by a window in your house where the where [..}
Just Standing Around? Make it a Sensory / Tactile Experience
by on February 2, 2011
Keeping a child occupied is no small feat. Keeping a child happy who is standing in a standing device can be even more of a challenge. Even a reluctant stander can become a happy one by giving them fun activities to partake in. Providing sensory-rich activities for your child while in their [..}
20 Kid-Friendly Activities do to in a Mobile Stander!
by on January 20, 2011
Kids love to move! Many times kids who use a wheelchair for mobility only move while in the seated position, unlike their able-bodied friends who usually move while standing. Mobile standers like the EasyStand Bantam Mobile allow kids to be independent and explore their environment. Cool, [..}
Christopher Reeve talks about his Wheelchair on Sesame Street
by on December 21, 2010
Although this is a Sesame Street video, I am willing to bet there a lot of adults who would enjoy (and learn from) seeing Christopher Reeve explain his wheelchair to Big Bird and Zoe. This video is just one example of what the Christopher & Dana Reeve Foundation have done to help educate kids [..}
Holiday Baking for Kids with Special Needs
by on December 10, 2010
It is the time of the year where many parties and gatherings occur! If you have a tradition of baking at this time of the year, remember to involve the kids in what you make. You might be surprised at how therapeutic baking can be for kids with special needs! At our house we make gingerbread people [..}
Guaranteed Winter Fun: Accessible Sledding
by on December 6, 2010
Nothing is more magical than whizzing down a snowy hill with the wind in your face, and the cool part, almost anyone can do it. All it takes is a sled, a snow-covered hill, and the need for speed. You don’t even have to stand up! For kids with disabilities, they can easily join in on the fun. [..}
