The desire to be a mother is an impulse that begins in childhood for most women. But after spinal cord injury, many women assume it's impossible.
Aug 14, 2015
Paralyzed Officer Retails Applesauce
Jim Mullen, a City of Chicago police officer paralyzed in the line of duty, has created a business selling his mother's famous applesauce. Jul 31, 2015
Come Sail Away!
Sailing is a sport that everyone does sitting down, and adaptive sailing is not a new sport. New research shows that it has health benefits. Jul 10, 2015
Parents on Call – a reprint in honor of Father’s Day
A thoughtful, provocative and honest reflection on his father by Jeff Shannon, a veteran writer and frequent contributor to FacingDisability.com Jun 15, 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
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 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
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
“Will I ever walk again?”
The first questions almost everybody asks after a spinal cord injury. Oct 11, 2011 |