Tips and real-world stories
to live your life to the fullest with limited mobility
Having to use a wheelchair may have changed your life, but it certainly didn’t end it.
As a wheelchair user, there are plenty of things you can continue to do and enjoy. But you may wonder, “Am I ready to spend a day home alone?” Or “What are some fun activities I can do in a wheelchair?” Or even, “Now that I’m in a wheelchair, what clothes should I wear?”
This series of articles gives great tips and everyday advice on lifestyle issues such as:
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If you have a new spinal cord injury, one of the things you will have to re-learn how to do is how to grocery shop. Grocery shopping from a wheelchair will present challenges that you didn’t have to consider before. But if you plan ahead, the trip will be more enjoyable. So here are five […]
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Buying a specialist wheelchair shopping bag to use when you’re out and about will make your life a lot easier. This article will look at the different options available in terms of style and practicality. Having a wheelchair shopping bag that is both attractive and useful, will help you to move around with ease […]
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When you first hear the term “wheelchair painting,” you most likely would imagine it to be just like traditional painting. You paint on canvas, with an easel and paints, seated in your wheelchair. While many people do paint in this way, and it’s an enjoyable activity, wheelchair painting is something different. What Is Wheelchair Painting? […]
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Parenting on wheels is like parenting in general- it will be one of the most challenging things you ever do. Whether you have been in a wheelchair for a while, and are considering having children or if you are already a parent, but have had a recent spinal cord injury, you may be wondering how […]
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For almost any problem you have, “There’s an App for that.” But is there an SCI App? Not exactly, but there are many apps that can make your life easier if you have a spinal cord injury. We’ve chosen to feature three apps that are useful for people in the spinal cord injury community, but […]
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Fashion tips for wheelchair users are not based on the latest trends, but rather what clothes are going to be comfortable and conducive to pushing your chair. Sometimes it can be tricky to find the right combination of what looks good and what works for your lifestyle. These five fabulous tips will give you a […]
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Going back to school after a SCI takes some preparation. You may be ready to get back to your routine of learning and hanging out with your friends, but you also know that some things will be different. You will have to learn to navigate the building in your chair, possibly build in extra time […]
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Having a spinal cord injury (SCI) can change your whole world. You may be going through a lot of new emotions and situations every day. Sometimes you need to process thoughts about the injury itself. Other times you may need to think about a stressful event that has occurred because you are now in a […]
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I started this piece with the intention of giving fashion and style tips, and I quickly stopped myself. First things first, I am no fashion guru. Although I do quite well on the groovy glasses front, I only wish I followed more beauty trends and always made the effort to look my best… but, I […]
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For those of us with disabilities, getting, and staying, fit and healthy can be extra difficult, especially when there is little information out there for exercises to do sitting down, or the best food to eat when your metabolism isn’t the quickest. There’s not too much out there for wheelchair users to find their own […]
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