Arguably, the most recognizable quote from the movie “The Fast and the Furious” that was once iconic, but is now more cheesetastic, is when Dominic Toretto, played by Vin Diesel, tells Paul Walker’s character Brian O’Conner that “I live my life a quarter mile at a time.” Within the [..}
Why New Injuries Have It Better Than We Did
by on January 26, 2012
When I found myself a new quadriplegic in 1993, I was told the resources and equipment available to me were the best yet. And they were…for 1993. But that was 18 years ago, and a lot has changed since then. People finding themselves injured now have access to so much more, from better treatment [..}
NCART Video – Complex Rehab Technologies, What Is It?
by on January 18, 2012
To family, friends and acquaintances who are outside of the Complex Rehab Technology industry: For over 25 years, I have had the privilege to work in an industry that creates products that improve the lifestyles and livelihoods of those who are unable to stand or walk- simple things that many of us [..}
Standing Up: Healthy and Confident!
by on January 13, 2012
"I wanted to send you a picture of me standing up and confident! I was off my feet and in a wheelchair from August 30th, 2006 up until I received your Glider on my birthday October 16th, 2009, then I started standing upright. Since January of 2010, I'm very happy to say, I've been using your [..}
Dream, Believe, and Work to Achieve!
by on December 29, 2011
Hello and Happy Holidays Friends! This seems to be the time of year when most people seriously consider making changes, mainly in the form of New Year’s Resolutions, to their lives. I want to share with you a proven formula that not only can the parents and adults who are reading this use in [..}
Explaining Spinal Cord Injury to Kids
by on December 26, 2011
Anyone who has a spinal cord injury has eventually gotten “the question” (multiple times, in fact). That is to say, some version of “What happened to you?,” “How did you get hurt?,” “Why are you in a wheelchair?,” etc. Basically, they just want to know what your deal is and why you [..}
When To Intervene, When To Understand
by on December 16, 2011
I never like posting depressing blogs, but ever since I heard about the suicide of a 31 year old quadriplegic form New Jersey, I haven’t been able to think of anything else. She broke her neck in a diving accident several years ago and recently passed after refusing food and medication. [..}
No Free Rides Podcast: The Disabled Perspective – British Style
by on December 2, 2011
In episode #80 of No Free Rides, I was invited on-air at 104.4 Resonance FM in London to be on the disability podcast, Technical Difficulties. During the show host Tim Abbott, a brilliant journalist with mild cerebral palsy, and I discuss the differences in being disabled in the US vs. the [..}
Fitting Personal Cares in Around the Holidays
by on November 30, 2011
We just celebrated Thanksgiving which means now we’re on a runaway train to Christmas and New Year’s, and thus the holidays are upon us. The holidays are a nice time to spend some quality time with family, eat lots of great food, exchange gifts, revel in the holly jolly spirit, etc. But one of [..}
Much Love for Disabled Comedians
by on November 28, 2011
When you can’t fix a problem, laugh at it. It sounds rather simple, but that’s the jist of why I love comedians with disabilities. The key to an awesome person in my opinion is the ability to make fun of one's self. Conan O’Brian is an expert at this, aka “self-deprecating humor.” His [..}
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