Ashley Williams is a retired US Air Force veteran whose life took an unexpected turn after a spinal cord injury resulted in quadriplegia.
Aug 1, 2023
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Florida Woman Finds Passion for Archery After Paralysis
Finding adaptive archery helped Tracey Otto find herself again. May 4, 2023![]()
Dealing With Kind Offers – “Take Two”
By: Jeff ShannonEditor’s Note: Last week’s blog post, I’ve Been Paralyzed Since I Was 3. Here’s Why Kindness Toward Disabled People Is More Complicate Sep 17, 2020![]()
“Quadriplegia” or “Tetraplegia”
Actually, there isn’t any difference in meaning. Both words apply to paralysis of all four limbs. And both terms are used interchangeably. Oct 2, 2019![]()
MEET JAMES SHEPHERD – By Thea Flaum
You’ve probably heard of the Shepherd Center in Atlanta if you’ve been living with spinal cord injury for a while. Nov 13, 2017![]()
Saying Goodbye to the Baclofen Pump
Alex Ghenis, who lives with quadriplegia, shares his experience dealing with spasms after spinal cord injury. Aug 22, 2017![]()
Motocross after spinal cord injury
Danny Baird recently set a new record. He is the first person with quadriplegia to motocross, just four years after a dirt bike accident. Aug 17, 2017![]()
Toyota Robot Helps Army Ranger Paralyzed in Afghanistan
Romulo Camargo got a glimpse into the future when he was selected to test Toyota’s Human Support Robot in a three-day in-home trial. Aug 4, 2017![]()
Paralyzed Former Race Car Driver Takes Jay Leno on a Thrill Ride
Former professional racecar driver, Sam Schmidt took Jay Leno on a spin on a Nevada racetrack in his 2016 fully adapted Z06 Corvette. Aug 3, 2017![]()
Paralyzed Olympian walks down the aisle at his wedding
Former Olympic high jumper Jamie Nieto walked his new wife, Shevon Stoddart, down the aisle after a spinal cord injury. Aug 2, 2017![]()
Video: “Pushing Boundaries” after SCI
Rob Camm, who became quadriplegic in 2013, hasn’t let his spinal cord injury stop him from his dream of becoming lawyer. Jul 24, 2017![]()
An Eye-Opening Wheelchair Malfunction – by Ben Mattlin
One summer some years ago, my motorized wheelchair abruptly stopped working. The joystick that controlled it simply would not engage. The chair was de Jun 28, 2017 |