Paralysis and Suicide - Disability Community

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. [..}


Traveling with a disability to the Ms. Wheelchair Competition

Traveling – An Adventure Worth Taking

by on September 12, 2011

It was 8:30 AM when I arrived at the airport on Monday, August 1. The goal: attempt to get on an airplane and fly to Grand Rapids Michigan for the Ms. Wheelchair America 2012 pageant. My mom, sister, physical therapist and two nurses were with me, going along with the adventure. All of us headed [..}


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EasyStand Blog Makes List of “Top 50 Therapy Blogs”

by on July 10, 2009

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 [..}


Are you Subscribed to the EasyStand Blog yet?

by on June 1, 2009

I want to take a moment to thank each and every one of you who visits the site.  We hope you find our articles inspirational, insightful, or educational. We try to include a variety of guest writers that will appeal to you, whoever you are: a parent, enduser, medical equipment supplier, [..}