This is a guest post on the EasyStand Blog by Craig Kennedy. Craig Kennedy is a published author, motivational speaker, and President of Access Anything, LLC, a nationally recognized leader in adaptive sports. Have you tried adaptive skiing yet? Even if you don't live in a ski town, there are [..}
Why Being in a Wheelchair is Like Being Paris Hilton
by on January 23, 2009
This is a guest post from Santina Muha. Santina is a journalist, model, public speaker and internet personality. She also holds the position of Communications Associate at the National Spinal Cord Injury Association (NSCIA). She lives in NJ and has a T-11 spinal cord injury from an auto [..}
Managing Your Holiday Shopping Experience from Your Wheelchair
by on December 16, 2008
With Christmas a little over a week away, everyone is scrambling to finish up their shopping (me included). So far, I’ve only bought two gifts. And I have about eight more gifts to buy. Not a crisis-amount, but it still seems a lot if A) You use a wheelchair, a B) Live in a freezing cold climate [..}
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 [..}
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 [..}
Enjoying Standing & Independence
by on September 30, 2008
I have had T-5 paraplegia since July 7, 2003. Among the medical equipment that makes my life easier is the Evolv Mobile stander. I originally had the EasyStand 5000 and upgraded to the EasyStand Evolv about 6 months ago. The Evolv Mobile standing frame improves my overall quality of life! It is so [..}
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