close
Wheel Chair Kid Podcast
New Podcast Alert –
Molly: "I'll Do It Myself"

In the latest episode of “I Was a Wheelchair Kid,” Molly shares her story of regaining independence after paralysis.

Jan 31, 2025
Recruiting People with Disabilities for a Research Interview

Researchers are looking for people who receive HCBS to pilot test surveys designed to evaluate the person-centeredness of their services.

Jan 31, 2025
New Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) Factsheet

The Model System Knowledge Translation Center (MSKTC) has released an updated factsheet on Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) and spinal cord injur

Jan 31, 2025
From My Perspective: Blog Posts From Around the World About
Rehabilitation Following Spinal Cord Injury
By Sharon Parmet

People with paralysis share reflections on their unique rehabilitation experiences from around the world.

Jan 16, 2025
New Rule Penalizes Airlines,
Requires Loaner Wheelchairs

The U.S. DOT has finalized a new rule requiring airlines to provide loaner wheelchairs when a passenger's mobility device is damaged or delayed.

Jan 2, 2025
Pandemic Boosts Employment
For Workers with Disabilities

The level of employment for workers with disabilities increased by 22 per cent during the pandemic.

Jan 2, 2025
“Functional Electrical Stimulation”
New Model Systems Factsheet

The Model System Knowledge Translation Center (MSKTC) has released an updated factsheet on Functional Electrical Stimulation (FES).

Jan 2, 2025
Wicked and Daruma Lead the Way in Authentic Casting

Two new films, Wicked and Daruma, show Hollywood’s progress in casting characters with disabilities.

Dec 3, 2024
Illinois Ends Subminimum Wages for Disabled Workers

Illinois passed the Dignity in Pay Act last month, joining 18 other states in ending subminimum wages for workers with disabilities.

Dec 3, 2024
Video: Adaptive Paragliding

Ralph Jorgensen, who is paralyzed due to transverse myelitis, discovered paragliding last summer.

Dec 3, 2024
American Airlines Fined $50 Million for Disability Mistreatment

The U.S. Transportation Department announced a $50 million fine on October 23, against American Airlines over allegations it mistreated passengers wit

Nov 6, 2024
Medicare Now Covers Robotic Exoskeletons

Ivan Vargas, a 70-year-old from Richmond, VA, is walking again with the help of his own robotic exoskeleton four years after being paralyzed from a T1

Nov 6, 2024
close