Recently our EasyStand distributors in Canada shared this very uplifting letter with us, that they received from a customer. With Randi's permission, we are inspired to share her expressive words with others, with the hope that standing may help others with Multiple Sclerosis or other mobility [..}
Chairless in Arizona
It has been a busier travel season this spring and my luck ran out on my trip to Scottsdale, Arizona. My colleague Mark and I were going to the National Seating and Mobility (NSM) annual sales meeting to show our products to all the Rehab Technology Suppliers (RTS) and educate them on the finer details about standing. I picked Mark up at his home and headed to the airport on such a nice day that it was a shame to leave Minnesota.
The last trip Mark and I took together was almost exactly a year ago and it was to attend the same meeting. Short story long, we did not make it to the conference last year. The power blew in the terminal we were supposed to fly out of and they rescheduled us to fly the next day. We called a couple of the sales reps already at the meeting and asked them to set up the booth for the next day. We got on the plane the next morning but ended up getting delayed and once we got to Memphis to connect to Nashville we missed our flight and would have missed the show if we got on the next flight. We decided it was better to fly back to Minnesota and called the same reps that set up our booth and begged them to man our booth. The barbeque was great at the Memphis airport so not all was lost.
This year was different, but not in a good way.[..}
Hey Sport! Get in the Game with Simple Adaptations
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April 1, 2011
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 [..}
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No Free Rides episode #72: Coping and dating with quad Shawn Dean
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March 30, 2011
March 30, 2011
In episode #72 of No Free Rides, Tiffiny talks with lawyer and single and looking quadriplegic, Shawn R. Dean. They discuss the nuances of coping with a life-changing injury, and Tiffiny tries to persuade Shawn to try a dating site. Read Shawn’s personal blog: One Man’s Access or [..}
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Making Products that Make a Difference
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March 28, 2011
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 [..}
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Meet Paralyzed Ecuadorian Vice President Lenin Moreno
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March 22, 2011
March 22, 2011
So here’s a cool piece of trivia: It recently came to my attention that the Vice President of Ecuador is a paraplegic. I LOVE to hear about politicians with disabilities - FDR, the Mayor of Vancouver. It is awesome to see someone with a disability being respected and with power. What can I say? We [..}
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Self Advocacy (with a little help from my supplier)
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March 21, 2011
March 21, 2011
Jeff told his DME (Durable Medical Equipment)/CRT (Complex Rehab Technology) supplier, “That’s crap! I will not accept a denial from my insurance company for the stander. I’ve got to have the stander at home to keep my leg range of motion. What can I do to fight their decision?” What is [..}
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Christopher Reeve: ABC’s on Sesame Street (Video)
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March 17, 2011
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 [..}
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We Can Live The Good Life Too
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March 15, 2011
March 15, 2011
Sometimes I get the feeling that everybody is staring at me. Not because I’m in a wheelchair, and not because my hair is brighter than some car headlights. They stare because they’re surprised - they’re surprised to see a woman in a wheelchair who doesn't fit the typical “wheelchair [..}
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Disability and Relationships: There Are No Limitations
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March 11, 2011
March 11, 2011
Growing up in a busy filled household where bickering echoed off the walls was a normal part of my childhood. There was never a dull moment living with seven other people. But as much as there was sibling rivalry and arguing it was undeniable that there was love, one could see that even looking [..}
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