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. [..}
Traveling – An Adventure Worth Taking
by on September 12, 2011
It was 8:30 AM when I arrived at the airport on Monday, August 1. The goal: attempt to get on an airplane and fly to Grand Rapids Michigan for the Ms. Wheelchair America 2012 pageant. My mom, sister, physical therapist and two nurses were with me, going along with the adventure. All of us headed [..}
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 [..}
Driven to Stand
by on February 23, 2011
Last week, we had the pleasure of meeting Guy Forbrook, a C6-7 quadriplegic who lives so close to our manufacturing facility that we were both shocked we did not meet sooner. Guy came to Altimate Medical Inc. in Morton, MN to try an EasyStand Glider, after he heard about the EasyStand from a friend [..}
Adaptive Ski Camps
by on January 26, 2011
The start to each new year is always my favorite time of year as we begin to welcome people and children with disabilities, as well as recently wounded soldiers, from all over the world to Steamboat Springs, Colorado. Access Anything, Adaptive Adventures, and STARS (Steamboat Adaptive Recreational [..}
All-Terrain Wheelchair Banned From Public Land: Cruel or Understandable?
by on January 17, 2011
It’s been a frustrating series of events for Jim Starr since Christmas, a 35 year old from England. A wheelchair-user since 1999, and a guy who loves the outdoors, Starr received the most amazing gift anyone could receive as a wheelchair-user (a $15,000 gift from a friend no less): An all-terrain [..}
Ability To Protect: Self Defense For Wheelchair Users
by on January 13, 2011
Last year, my son and I had the privilege to attend our very first “Metal & Muscle” Expo. The Houston Parks and Recreation Department along with the U.S. Paralympics, Military Sports Program, TIRR Sports Memorial Hermann, displayed several types of wheelchair sporting events and [..}
The Need for Speed- Accessible Racing
by on December 9, 2010
I blame Top Gear for my recent obsession: My incessant desire to drive a racecar - with hand controls. But don’t fret, while the notion of someone with no leg function driving a Corvette at 110mph may seem a wee bit dangerous, with the right adaptations and a controlled track, almost anyone can [..}
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. [..}
Changing stereotypes…with nakedness
by on October 22, 2010
Maybe it’s a trend, or maybe it's pure coincidence, but the occurrence of naked people in wheelchairs in the mainstream media seems to be on the rise. Maybe the public has wanted to know what we look like naked all along, or maybe it’s a cheap ploy for ratings, but whatever the case, having [..}
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