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 [..}
Podcast – Jennifer Longdon, An Advocate With Heart
by on 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 [..}
Play Holiday Movie Trivia!
by on December 12, 2011
Happy Holidays from Altimate Medical! To help get everyone into the holiday spirit we are hosting “Holiday Movie Trivia” on our Facebook page. Visit our page between December 12th and the 22nd for the new “Question of the Day”. Each video trivia question stars an employee right here at [..}
No Free Rides Podcast: The Disabled Perspective – British Style
by on December 2, 2011
In episode #80 of No Free Rides, I was invited on-air at 104.4 Resonance FM in London to be on the disability podcast, Technical Difficulties. During the show host Tim Abbott, a brilliant journalist with mild cerebral palsy, and I discuss the differences in being disabled in the US vs. the [..}
No Free Rides Podcast: Under The Sea With Disabled Diver Brian Walker
by on November 3, 2011
In episode #79 of disability podcast No Free Rides, I am joined by C5-6 quadriplegic diver Brian Walker, an ex-US Air Force man who’s been on over 40 dives in the past two years. [..}
No Free Rides Podcast: David McCauley – The Latest Greatest SCI Advocate
by on October 5, 2011
In episode #78 of podcast "No Free Rides," I have on David McCauley, a successful businessman in NYC before his diving injury in ’08, who has founded a unique non-profit celebrating artists with spinal cord injuries to help find a cure. Tragedies can strike anyone, and for David McCauley, a [..}
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 [..}
Podcast – Tamara Mena Takes Beauty To A Whole New Level
by on September 2, 2011
In episode #77 of No Free Rides, I have on Tamara Mena, a model and spinal cord injury survivor. Tamara opens up about her injury, losing her boyfriend in the crash, and learning to love again. Life is always full of unexpected turns, and Tamara shares how a road trip to Rosaritas, Mexico [..}
Podcast #76 – Self-Defense & Online Predators
by on August 3, 2011
In episode #76 of No Free Rides, I am joined by Erik Kondo, a paraplegic and self-defense and online safety expert. We discuss how to stay safe in the physical world, as well as how to protect yourself online, namely from wheelchair fetishists. Erik has been a paraplegic for over 25 years, making [..}
Podcast #75 – Drew Bates Voice-Over Actor & Storyteller Aims High
by on July 6, 2011
In episode #75 of No Free Rides, I have on Drew Bates, a voice-over actor and story-teller, paralyzed in 2007, and the mind behind Redneck Ninjas, a cartoon with talks about landing on the Cartoon Network. Exciting stuff! We also discuss dating, and how women inevitably treat you differently [..}
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