What to consider when attending college in a wheelchair

Being A Student With A Disability

Right now, I'm attending Normandale Community College pursuing a degree in communications. My goal is to be a public speaker. I've been going to college since fall of 2006; just taking one or two classes at a time schedule permitting. When it came to choosing a college to go to after high school, I [..}


Altimate Medical, Makers of EasyStand Standing Frames, Awarded for Safety

Keepin’ it Safe at Altimate Medical

Safe-ty -noun, plural 1. the state of being safe; freedom from the occurrence of risk, danger, or loss. This is how the dictionary describes safety. But what does safety mean to you? It may mean telling your child to fasten their seat belt, or finding rehab equipment that make you feel secure, [..}


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Children’s Books About Kids With Disabilities

If you are a parent like I am, you know that books are a great way to teach kids about...well just about anything, from life lessons to potty training.  What you may not know is that there are a lot of great books available that can educate kids about others like them who have a disability. I [..}


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EasyStand Blog Makes List of “Top 50 Therapy Blogs”

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 [..}