The time following a brain or spinal cord injury can be emotionally and physically difficult for the survivor and the survivor's friends and family. In this video segment, Marcie Newsome of the Brain and Spinal Cord Injury Center, discusses three steps that should be taken following a brain or [..}
Gillette Healthcare Launches “Pity. It’s 100% Curable” Campaign
by on December 29, 2008
Gillette Healthcare, located here in Minnesota, has launched a new "Pity. It's 100% Curable" Campaign. Here is what they say about it on www.curepity.org : Most of our patients have medical conditions for which there are no cures. But through breakthrough surgeries and innovative medical [..}
Your Introduction to the EasyStand Bantam (video)
by on December 22, 2008
We have just completed this short video of the new EasyStand Bantam standing frame for kids. The video is an overview of the Bantam features, options, and benefits of standing for kids. This video below is from YouTube, but you can also find this video online at easystand.com on the Bantam page or [..}
New Technology helps People who are Paralyzed to Communicate with Brain Power
by on November 14, 2008
Did you see this video on 60 Minutes? It features a guy with ALS and a lady with a stroke who are both completely paralyzed and nonverbal. Neuroscientists have found a way to tap into the thoughts in their brain, and make them into actions performed through a computer. The gentleman with ALS is [..}
Target Shooting while Standing Helps Prepare Me for the Real Hunt
by on November 12, 2008
One of the many activities I enjoy while standing is target practicing in from my patio. By utilizing my EasyStand Evolv stander, I feel it gives me the true position needed to target practice. First of all, Iʼm in a standing position. Second, the tray on top of the standing frame helps steady [..}
Where does Barack Obama Stand on Disability Issues?
by on November 10, 2008
Now, with the election behind us, and new President-Elect Barack Obama ready to take over the office in a couple months, the United States is bracing itself for change. Barack Obama plans to empower people with disabilities through these key positions: Provide the educational opportunities that [..}
Shartrina Shares how Husband with ALS uses the EasyStand- Video
by on November 4, 2008
I ran across this video on Youtube showing Matt, a young man who has ALS- Lou Gehrig's disease, using the EasyStand stander. Shartrina is Matt's wife and caregiver, and demonstrates how she transfers Matt into the stander and gets him into the standing position. She also has some tips on making it [..}
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 [..}
Matt Courson Battles Spinal Cord Injury, One Step at a Time
by on October 24, 2008
It's not everyday that you meet a person like Matt Courson. Matt is a 23 year old college student from Arkansas, who is a T7 Incomplete paraplegic. He is determined, hard-working, and the type of guy that you just sense the great attitude oozing out of him. I say this without meeting him [..}
Bad weather, dead car, inaccessible polls: What’s stopping you from voting?
by on October 8, 2008
This powerful and encapsulating commercial from Liberty Mutual shows the challenges a young woman in a wheelchair experiences, while going out to vote. Nothing stops her, including a car that won't run, rainy weather, or an inaccessible polling place. This inspirational commercial stars our [..}
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