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 [..}
Complete Vs. Incomplete
by on December 6, 2011
Normally when people are asked which they would prefer complete or incomplete, without knowing what the rest of the question is, most people would say that they prefer complete. They would like a complete car repair and would not like an incomplete heart surgery. But when a person is recovering [..}
Our Veterans Deserve To Stand
by on November 11, 2011
We’ve been hearing from many paralyzed veterans lately who are either unaware of the equipment they are entitled to or are being unfairly denied equipment they deserve. Veterans, if you’re reading this, please fight for what you deserve. DeMarlon Pollard is a T4-5 paraplegic who got an [..}
Podcast #76 – Self-Defense & Online Predators
by on August 3, 2011
In episode #76 of No Free Rides, I am joined by Erik Kondo, a paraplegic and self-defense and online safety expert. We discuss how to stay safe in the physical world, as well as how to protect yourself online, namely from wheelchair fetishists. Erik has been a paraplegic for over 25 years, making [..}
Staying Hydrated During A Heat Wave
by on July 22, 2011
We are having a heat wave here in Minnesota and I find it difficult to stay hydrated. The heat wave started last Friday and over the weekend I caught myself numerous times feeling the start of a head ache and my hips started hurting. Both are symptoms I get when I am dehydrated. I spent most of [..}
Part Two: Overcoming Parenting Fears
by on May 20, 2011
Hey there friends. Now that I either got you fired up about having a child or more children or have totally frightened you about the prospects of having a child, I would like dive into the specifics of parenting with a disability. First and foremost, you can do this. When my wife, Pratiksha and I [..}
Video Blogger Shows Quick Assembly of EasyStand Evolv
by on May 3, 2011
At industry trade shows we have the ability to meet some of our customers face-to-face, a rewarding experience indeed. At the Abilities Expo in Los Angeles, we had the pleasure of meeting Andrew Angulo, a video blogger, dad of three, EasyStand Evolv user, and paraplegic following a motorcycle [..}
Not a Candidate for Standing? Think Again.
by on April 27, 2011
As I travel around the country, I sometimes hear healthcare professionals and ATP suppliers express their opinion that a particular person will not benefit from a standing program for many reasons. Some are valid as with people that have severe bone and joint problems or other contraindications to [..}
Meet Paralyzed Ecuadorian Vice President Lenin Moreno
by on March 22, 2011
So here’s a cool piece of trivia: It recently came to my attention that the Vice President of Ecuador is a paraplegic. I LOVE to hear about politicians with disabilities - FDR, the Mayor of Vancouver. It is awesome to see someone with a disability being respected and with power. What can I say? We [..}
Making Hotel Bathrooms Safe for Transfers
by on October 18, 2010
I was sitting in the lobby of the hotel waiting for a taxi when Bob, the General Manager of Freedom Designs (a sister company) asked whether the hotel room was accessible and fit my needs. Bob and I are often at the same tradeshows and he has come to understand my needs due to long hours together [..}
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