What’s your favorite adaptive sport? Wheelchair basketball, quad rugby, mono-skiing? Or are you into the less make-you-sweat sports like adapted pool or archery? Whatever you're into, there's more than likely a wheelchair version of it. And if there isn‘t one yet, just wait it out a few [..}
Hula Hooping From Your Wheelchair
by on August 23, 2012
I always loved hula hooping. Hula hoops come in a rainbow of colors (including sparkle and glow-in-the-dark), they spin around and round, they have tassels and they look so gosh darn pretty. If you use a wheelchair, you too can get in on the hooping fun. You don't have to stand up (although hula [..}
Wheelchair Summer Camp: Best Thing to Happen to Me
by on May 30, 2012
There have been a few big moments that have transformed my outlook on living with a disability (because to be honest; when I was first injured I couldn't find anything that gave me hope). Getting my first power wheelchair after my accident was one of these big deals. It helped me feel free [..}
You Too Can Dance!
by on March 1, 2012
Do you use a wheelchair and think dancing is off-limits because you can‘t walk? Wheelchair-users of all levels have been getting in on the fun on the dance floor and you can too. All it takes is getting rid of shyness, a great smile and of course, practice. There are loads of awesome dances and [..}
Go Outside Of Your Comfort Zone!
by on October 14, 2011
Hello Friends! Yes, whether you have a disability or not, I would be recommending that you go out of your comfort zone, but I am emphasizing it more for my fellow friends with disabilities as well as their parents and/or caretakers. We are becoming too complacent, too sedentary, too use to saying, [..}
Beating the Monotony of Everyday Life
by on July 18, 2011
Let’s face it. Humans have a tendency to get bored fast. Too fast! We think we’re superior to animals when it comes to this all-important personality trait (after all - we are the smartest mammal on the planet), but that couldn’t be further from the truth. I don’t know about you, but there's [..}
20 Fun Activities for Kids to do While Standing…
by on March 5, 2009
Keeping kids busy is a full time job and finding fun options for kids with disabilities can be even more challenging. A great place to start is to find activities your child is interested in and build adaptations from there. This is a collection of ideas from parents, clinicians and teachers on [..}
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