This past month, I had surgery on my spine and recovery was a completely different experience than any surgery I’ve had before. A couple of years ago, I fractured a bone in my spine. Four years later, the bone never set and the existing metal in my spine was also broken. We needed to repairContinue reading “Three Ways My Quantum Wheelchair Helped Me with Recovery”
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Inaccessible Buildings Are Barriers to People with Disabilities
Recently, my family and I had a small get together at my house. We had a nice “catching up potluck” and although I couldn’t indulge in the food, I indulged in the atmosphere. Ever since I’ve had to rely on tube feeds to keep me going, I’ve truly realized how big of a role thatContinue reading “Inaccessible Buildings Are Barriers to People with Disabilities”
How to Plan an Accessible Holiday Party for Power Wheelchair Users
If there’s anyone on your holiday party guest list who uses a power wheelchair or another mobility aid, you have an important role as host to make sure that everyone on the guest list can enjoy the fun! Putting together an accessible holiday party takes a bit of extra planning but with attention to detailContinue reading “How to Plan an Accessible Holiday Party for Power Wheelchair Users”
Best Winter Clothing Tips for People with Disabilities
Winter has never been my favorite time of year. For many of us with physical disabilities, colder weather can affect our mobility and have various other impacts. That said, living most of my life in climates that have four distinct seasons has caused me to develop a strong cool weather routine. This year, I’ll experienceContinue reading “Best Winter Clothing Tips for People with Disabilities”
Amanda Brown is Loving Life in Her Quantum Power Wheelchair
When asked what her favorite thing is about her Quantum Power Wheelchair, Amanda Lynn Brown couldn’t pick just one. “I love everything about it!” Amanda said. Thanks to her Edge 3 Stretto® Power Chair, Amanda has discovered just how wonderful independence can be. Staying Active and Independent in her Community Amanda was born with spinaContinue reading “Amanda Brown is Loving Life in Her Quantum Power Wheelchair”
Should Kids Play with a Manual or Power Wheelchair?
As a psychologist who studies the way we learn and think about disability, I’m often pondering how we can better prepare kids to be inclusive and accepting. I’ve thought more about this in the last couple of weeks after reading accounts from one of my favorite Instagram accounts AbleismIsTrash. Her young daughter experienced a brokenContinue reading “Should Kids Play with a Manual or Power Wheelchair?”
The Best Quantum Power Wheelchair for Outdoors
When choosing a power wheelchair, it’s important to incorporate technology that’s specifically suited to your lifestyle. While cozy mornings indoors are certainly blissful, the wonders of the great outdoors are always calling. If you’re looking for a Quantum power wheelchair with the durability, stability and comfort to navigate outdoor spaces, this is the guide forContinue reading “The Best Quantum Power Wheelchair for Outdoors”
Great Winter Weather Tips for Power Chair Users
For many of us, the winter season is quickly approaching, which means colder temperatures, ice, and snow. While snow is pretty to look at, snow and other elements of winter can add more barriers to the daily life for manual wheelchair and power chair users. Below are several tips for wheelchair users to help themContinue reading “Great Winter Weather Tips for Power Chair Users”
Quantum® Moves Ahead with TRU-Balance® 4 Power Positioning with Anterior Tilt and Memory Seating
It’s natural that we often tilt our bodies forward when trying to reach something. The problem? Most power wheelchair users cannot safely do that. We have a solution! Introducing the all-new TRU-Balance® 4 Power Positioning Systems with anterior tilt. TRU-Balance® 4 Power Positioning provides a choice of 10, 20, or 30 degrees of power anteriorContinue reading “Quantum® Moves Ahead with TRU-Balance® 4 Power Positioning with Anterior Tilt and Memory Seating”
Great Tips for Shopping Black Friday in a Quantum Power Wheelchair
I never run from a good sale. Prior to my mobility challenges, I use to stand in Black Friday lines, awaiting the must-have sales. Now that I have a disability, I still shop Black Friday, but I am very strategic. Usually, the Black Friday ads are released 2 to 3 weeks before the sale itself.Continue reading “Great Tips for Shopping Black Friday in a Quantum Power Wheelchair”