Planning a trip can be an intimidating but exhilarating decision — especially for someone in a wheelchair.
Mar 1, 2017
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“ME BEFORE YOU” COULD BE AN INVITATION TO SUICIDE
“Live Boldly! Live Well! Just Live!” shout the ads for the tear-jerking melodrama “Me Before You,” which can be seen as invitation to suicide. Jun 3, 2016![]()
Indiana Woman with Quadriplegia Gives Birth
Being a parent is tough. Being a mother who can’t move her arms and legs seems insurmountable. Jun 2, 2016![]()
Nova and Don, a Love Story…
Spinal cord injuries are now occurring later in life. The average age at injury is now 42.6 years. Here's how one senior couple is coping. Feb 23, 2016![]()
What SCI Family Caregivers Need to Know
A summary of suggestions from the National Caregivers Library on family caregiving after spinal cord injury. Nov 17, 2015![]()
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![]()
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![]()
The Sympathy Smile
One way or another, wheelchairs are a fascinating perch for observers of human nature -- insightful wheelchair psychology from our Jeff Shannon. Aug 5, 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![]()
2012 Paralympics Draws a Crowd
The 2012 Paralympics in London drew the largest crowds ever recorded for Paralympic events. Sep 7, 2012![]()
FacingDisability in the Spotlight
Ever since the “Chicago Tribune” featured a story on our ground-breaking website, our inboxes have been flooded with congratulatory emails. Jun 18, 2012 |