In episode #81 of No Free Rides, I am joined by Jennifer Longdon, a fighter of a paraplegic. Hear her take on everything from accessible realty and passe attitudes toward disabilities, to bringing diversity to Project Runway. Jennifer Longdon is an amazing woman who found herself [..}
Top EasyStand Blog Posts Of 2011
by on January 2, 2012
Happy New Year from everyone here at Altimate Medical! Yet another year has come and gone. In 2011 the EasyStand Blog hit an important milestone, our 400th blog was posted! A big "Thank You" to our talented group of blog contributors who made this exciting accomplishment possible! We are looking [..}
The Tip of the Spear: Creating a Virtual Presence Inexpensively
by on August 15, 2011
The question hasn’t changed in thousands of years. How do I get my goods and services in front of the people who have the ability to buy them? A Chinese General and Strategist named Sun Tzu pointed out that while there are things such as morale, wisdom, intelligence, and tools during a campaign, [..}
Obstacles in the Community: Sidewalk Ramps
by on August 12, 2011
Being in a wheelchair poses many obstacles in the community. One major thing is accessibility; whether it be stairs, narrow doorways or a jampacked clothing store. It all poses a problem for someone using a wheelchair. One thing that can be a problem is sidewalk ramps. In the front of most [..}
Becoming Ms. Wheelchair Minnesota 2011
by on June 29, 2011
Being a C-1 C-2 quadriplegic paralyzed from the neck down and on a ventilator can be challenging at times. Despite my disability I strive to find ways to be positive, live life to its fullest, overcome obstacles, help people and most of all educate others. I've always loved teaching and helping [..}
Please Allow Me to Introduce Myself
by on May 6, 2010
So I’m the new guy, and the latest guest post contributor to the EasyStand blog. My name is Shawn Dean and I am an attorney and disability consultant in Minneapolis, MN (by way of Eau Claire, Wisconsin). I look forward to sharing a new viewpoint on a variety of disability related topics. But [..}
EasyStand Blog Makes List of “Top 50 Therapy Blogs”
by on July 10, 2009
Let's face it, there are so many blogs out there it's hard to know where to start. Check out this article by Suzane Smith called "The Top 50 Therapy Blogs". On her site she informs therapists of blogs that are related to their field. We were very happy to find out that she included the [..}
Are you Subscribed to the EasyStand Blog yet?
by on June 1, 2009
I want to take a moment to thank each and every one of you who visits the site. We hope you find our articles inspirational, insightful, or educational. We try to include a variety of guest writers that will appeal to you, whoever you are: a parent, enduser, medical equipment supplier, [..}
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