Hello Friends! Are you looking for a little inspiration, a little motivation, or a little fuel to get you through the day or a challenging moment in your life? Look no further than your past for that jumpstart that you need, that we all need from time to time. Recently, I was asked to give a [..}
The Evil Knievel of Wheelchair-Users
by on September 9, 2010
Adrenaline junkies are everywhere these days. On the slopes, on the water, at the skate park, and even among people with disabilities, adrenaline junkies are cropping up. And disabled folks, the usual stationary beings of the world, are more in need of a rush of an adrenaline rush than anyone. Just [..}
Riding 182 Miles to Help Fight MS
by on February 24, 2010
Here at Altimate Medical, we are lucky to have a great team of representatives across the country who are truly passionate about their jobs, and often volunteer their own time to improve the quality of life for those living with disabilities. Take Patrick Sullivan of Bill Holt & Associates for [..}
Mike – A Standing Veteran and Dedicated Athlete
by on January 26, 2010
In 2009 we celebrated EasyStand's 20th Birthday, we felt that an important part of this milestone was to share some stories of customers who have been standing for several years. A few weeks later, I received a story from Mike Savicki, a quadriplegic and veteran who has been standing for over [..}
A less-than perfect 2009 can’t crack my armor
by on December 14, 2009
Let’s be honest, 2009 will probably go down as one of the most stressful years seen in this country (especially for those who weren’t alive to experience the Depression). I know it wasn’t easy for me, from cutbacks on writing gigs, cancer in the family, a suicide, bad dating luck, not to [..}
Rolling Like a Celebrity-Ms. Wheelchair NJ 2009
by on August 24, 2009
Santina Muha not only rolls like a celebrity, she is a celebrity! She also plays an active role in the disability community. Santina is a guest writer on our EasyStand Blog, read some of her posts. I was inspired by her words, "There are people out there doing amazing things, and I believe we [..}
Littlest Heroes Project-Free Photo Ops for Special Kids
by on August 4, 2009
Capturing Miracles...Picturing Cures! Sometimes all is takes is a generous act to make a child living with an illness and their family SMILE! That is just what The Littlest Heroes Project does, it is a non-profit based organization made up of professional photographers that provide free [..}
Wheechair Back Flip…Now 3 Years Later (Video)
by on July 13, 2009
Aaron "wheelz" Fotheringham does things in his wheelchair that many people would only dream of doing. He essentially created the sport he calls, "Hardcore Sitting". Aaron was born with Spina Bifida and has been in a wheelchair since age 3. He loved watching his older brother ride BMX, and [..}
Capri Stands Up & Dances From the Heart
by on June 26, 2009
Dancing with the feet is one thing, but dancing with the heart is another. ~Author Unknown Meet Capri Eckonen, a happy nine year old girl who loves dancing and listening to music. She was born with Cerebral Palsy which limits her dancing physically...but Capri dances from the heart. Capri [..}
Wheelers: Dressing for Warm Weather – Tricks to know!
by on June 8, 2009
With summer unofficially here, summer fashion has also returned. From shorts, to skirts, to swimsuits, to sandals, all of the accouterments and garments that make up a well-stocked summer wardrobe are back in our mind’s eye. But for wheelers, donning ourselves in these things can be a bit [..}
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