Disabled Living

Keeping extra pounds off is a challenge for anyone, but can be especially difficult for those in a wheelchair. While we are all tempted by super-sized portions or gooey desserts, people who use [...]

Did you know you can get a good workout right from your wheelchair? It’s true. There are all kinds of wheelchair exercises that can help you stay fit. Exercise is important for everyone. Working [...]

As more people with disabilities are entering the workforce or just having more access to restaurants and other venues, it’s important that everyone understand some basic disability etiquette. [...]

Dating for anyone can be like venturing into a stormy sea. Dating while in a wheelchair can seem even more intimidating. But as many wheelchair users can tell you, it is possible to successfully [...]

People with limited mobility have relied on wheelchairs for centuries to help them get around. But not much has changed in wheelchair design over the last 200 years. Modern wheelchairs use the [...]

Have you heard of wheelchair yoga? Many people don’t realize it, but even people who use wheelchairs can reap the many health benefits of doing yoga. Health Benefits of Wheelchair Yoga When [...]

Public transportation can be a headache for anyone. Late busses or overcrowded trains are trying for anyone who’s got someplace to be. Public transportation for handicapped persons can be even [...]

Who inspires you? Is it someone who has accomplished something that you dream of doing? Or is it someone who has overcome great obstacles to succeed in spite of all the challenges they face? [...]

Getting a job if you’re in a wheelchair can seem like an impossible dream. But as many people with disabilities can tell you, it’s not. While it might be difficult, thousands of people in [...]

Imagine you’re suddenly ripped from your body and placed in a new one. Maybe it’s taller or heavier than what you’re used to. Maybe it’s more graceful…or more awkward. It would take a bit of [...]