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What Gets Under Your Skin?

As you know, navigating the world in a wheelchair means you will inevitably encounter a lot of well-meaning, but annoying behaviors.

Jun 11, 2014
Giving Thanks on the 2-for-1 Plan

For anyone with a serious disability, it’s only natural to treat Thanksgiving more as day of reflection than celebration.

Nov 27, 2013
Adventures In Caregiving – Part One

Caregivers – can’t live with ‘em, can’t live without ‘em. Disability rights writer, Jeff Shannon, dives into the thorny issue of caregiving

Sep 26, 2013
Finding Plan B

"Concentrate on things your disability doesn’t prevent you doing well, and don’t regret the things you can't" -- says our blogger, Jeff Shannon.

Sep 9, 2013
Happiness is a Choice

There’s no way to avoid the blunt, honest truth: Paralysis from a spinal cord injury is a great personal tragedy. Words of wisdom from Jeff Shannon.

Aug 23, 2013
Did You REALLY Get Enough Rehab?

Jeff Shannon, disability rights writer and FacingDisability.com contributor, argues that the lack of rehab amounts to "criminal neglect."

Jul 24, 2013
Mother Nature Wants to Kill You

"It's a fundamental truth about paralysis," maintains Jeff Shannon, disability rights writer and frequent contributor to FacingDisability.com

Jul 8, 2013
Mother and Daughter: How a Devastating Accident Changed their Relationship…for the Better

Arielle was injured at the age of ten, so I have to dig deep to think about how our relationship has changed. She's eighteen now.

May 1, 2012
Wheelchair travel
Traveling with a spinal cord injury

Travel is not only possible, but with the right planning and execution, it can be a thoroughly enjoyable, rewarding experience.

Jan 9, 2012
children after spinal cord injury
And Baby Makes Three…and Four!

Whether or not they say it out loud: “Will I still be able to have children?” is a common worry for men with new spinal cord injuries.

Oct 11, 2011
Rewalk Robotics
“Will I ever walk again?”

The first questions almost everybody asks after a spinal cord injury.

Oct 11, 2011
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