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 [..}
Sneak Peak “Extreme Makeover: Home Edition” Rucker Family
by on October 7, 2011
Yesterday I was given the unique opportunity to preview this week’s episode of "Extreme Makeover: Home Edition" airing on Sunday, October 9th at 8/7 central. I have to say that watching this incredible story about the Rucker family brought me to tears, it's definitely a must watch [..}
Standing Small, Growing Tall
by on September 5, 2011
Anthony's story began several years ago when he was just three years old and starting preschool with Cerebral Palsy. His school physical therapist, Laura Krueger, started using a stander with him right from the get go. At that time, he was standing independently and using a gait trainer but he [..}
My Excitement At The Kids Sports Spectacular
by on August 19, 2011
As I travel almost every week, I value my weekends and this was especially true last week as I was traveling through DC, MD, PA, and OH. But this Saturday I was fortunate to participate in the Kids Sports Spectacular 2011, hosted by United Spinal Association, at the Wells Fargo Center in [..}
Leaving The Wheelchair Behind
by on August 1, 2011
A few months ago I had the pleasure of meeting Laura Krueger, a physical therapist at the White Bear Lake School District here in Minnesota. She introduced myself and the rest of my crew to a few of her students. They were a fun bunch! In this video, Laura tells the story of Amber, one of her [..}
Win An Accessible Playground!
by on June 20, 2011
Give your community the magic of play! Enter this essay contest and you could win a universal accessible playground in your neighborhood. What a wonderful opportunity to create a place where kids of all abilities can play together and meet new friends! http://youtu.be/ClLG7w0EYc0 Visit the [..}
Cayden Gets Comfortable In The Bantam
by on June 3, 2011
Meet Cayden, a little boy with a form of Muscular Dystrophy (Spinal Muscular Atrophy Type II) who uses a EasyStand Magician everyday at home. We brought the new EasyStand Bantam with the supine option to his home for a photo shoot. Great things happened when Cayden stood in the Bantam! While [..}
A Little Boy With a BIG Smile!
by on April 22, 2011
I check the EasyStand Facebook page on a daily basis, and just recently a super cute photo of a little boy, with a BIG smile, jumped out at me! It was Gavin using his Bantam stander, his mom Cassie posted the photo and I couldn't resist asking about her son and his standing story. This is what she [..}
Making Products that Make a Difference
by on March 28, 2011
I recently got an email from a Physical Therapist that made my day. Now, I am sharing it with you, because maybe the EasyStand Bantam could make a difference in your child's quality of life too. I am a physical therapist working with a 14-year old young lady who is now trying the EasyStand Bantam [..}
Standing Activity: Sleeping?
by on February 16, 2011
I have heard of people falling asleep in their stander and here is proof! Max's mom, Deana said Max snoozed for about ten minutes in his EasyStand Bantam after a grueling Monday of school and physical therapy. I guess that means he was pretty relaxed? I think this is awesome progress, [..}
