Resources for Fathers of Special Needs Children

Involving Dads In The Life Of Their Special Needs Child

Fathers play an important role in their child's development. Research studies show that dads not only challenge their children to do more, but also help build language skills. Many dads have wonderful relationships with their children. But some dads have difficulty connecting with their child who [..}


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My Excitement At The Kids Sports Spectacular

As I travel almost every week, I value my weekends and this was especially true last week as I was traveling through DC, MD, PA, and OH. But this Saturday I was fortunate to participate in the Kids Sports Spectacular 2011, hosted by United Spinal Association, at the Wells Fargo Center in [..}


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Kids Sports Spectacular Coming Up!

We are proud to be a “Sports Fan” Event Sponsor at the United Spinal’s Annual Kids Sports Spectacular. At this special event, kids with disabilities are given the opportunity to try out many different types of adaptive sports, participate in other fun activities, meet new friends, win prizes [..}


Beating the Monotony of Life in a wheelchair

Beating the Monotony of Everyday Life

Let’s face it. Humans have a tendency to get bored fast. Too fast! We think we’re superior to animals when it comes to this all-important personality trait (after all - we are the smartest mammal on the planet), but that couldn’t be further from the truth. I don’t know about you, but there's [..}


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Active Lifestyle? Don’t Forget to Stand!

When it comes to good health for people with spinal cord injuries there are several basic needs in my mind.  A good bathroom routine, daily mental stimulation and a good regimen of exercise, whatever that means to each individual, are a good start.  For me, a T-12 paraplegic, that means getting to [..}


Man With Cerebral Palsy Walks PGA Tour-Video

Today I received an email that simply read: The video is about 10 minutes, but pretty good... The very best 10 minutes you will spend today. If you play Golf, you should watch this video... If you don't play Golf, you should watch this video. If you ever had a dream please watch this [..}


Target Shooting in Evolv Mobile

Target Shooting while Standing Helps Prepare Me for the Real Hunt

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 [..}