Answering Question About Your Disability

Dealing With Nosey People

by on January 16, 2012

When you use a wheelchair, people like to stare. They also like to ask what’s wrong. People are nosey and hey, it can hurt our feelings. When a stranger asks why you can‘t walk, how do you feel...inside? Mad, embarrassed or annoyed? What do you say? My mom told me growing up to be nice to [..}


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Prone To Help: Getting Down To Stand Taller

by on June 24, 2011

There is one simple activity that is beneficial for most of us to do every day regardless of age or ability. That is lying in a prone position, or enjoying a little tummy time. Many of us spend hours of the day sitting, whether in a desk chair or wheelchair. This leads to shortening of certain [..}


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Podcast #73 – Newly minted comedian Ally B.

by on May 4, 2011

In episode #73 of No Free Rides, Tiffiny has on Ally Bruener, a 22 year old comedian with Muscular Dystrophy, who has no problem poking fun at the crippled girl in the room - herself. Tiffiny and Ally also discuss growing up with a disability and the great material she's found from online [..}


Diagnoses Resource Compiled by NRRTS

by on July 28, 2009

NRRTS (National Registry of Rehab Technology Suppliers) has compiled a list of informational resources about the diagnoses that rehab technology suppliers, clinicians, families, and patients may be interested in learning more about. There are probably many more diseases and conditions that you [..}


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Bantam & Evolv Photo Shoots Provide Insight Into Stander Possibilities

by on April 15, 2009

In the past couple weeks, we had two different photo shoots.  One was at an alternative care center and another was on location in a home.  At both photo shoots, we experienced "A-ha" moments that made us see how our standing frames can make life easier for the people who use them... The [..}


Isabel standing in the EasyStand Bantam, a sit-to-stand & supine stander for kids.

“Stand Up!” Article on Benefits of Standing Children with Muscular Dystrophy

by on January 19, 2009

If you are a parent, grandparent, or pediatric therapist looking for information on standing, this article covers all the basics. "Stand Up! The benefits of standers for children are clear" was featured in the January issue of Quest Magazine. Writer, Kathy Wechsler, talks about every aspect of [..}