Just another night in the land of paralysis - Blog
March 13, 2019
The other night was typical of most, at least most of mine. It was, however, probably not typical for the average individual who crawls between the... Read More
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The opinions expressed in these blogs are the author’s own and do not necessarily reflect the views of the Christopher & Dana Reeve Foundation.
Lessons learned: adapting and evolving are necessities for a life with paralysis - Blog
September 12, 2018
Living with paralysis is never easy. Each week, and sometimes each day, brings with it some new challenge that is not easy to deal with when... Read More
Motivational speakers, unrealistic expectations and unintended reactions - Blog
March 19, 2018
A good friend recently forwarded me a video that she ran across online that seemed to have relevance for anyone who was paralyzed due to a spinal... Read More
Combating the perils of aging when paralyzed - Blog
January 29, 2018
When I first sustained my cervical spinal cord injury in 1988, one of my major concerns was about how it would affect my longevity. Losing the use of... Read More
The importance of packing a "paralysis go bag" - Blog
January 12, 2017
Emergency Preparedness is a subject that is relevant and discussed several times throughout the year, as there are different risks during different... Read More
Assistive technology for all, thanks to us - Blog
January 4, 2017
Much has happened during the 29 years since I became paralyzed due to a spinal cord injury, and most of it's good. Research findings are making it... Read More
Paralysis and Personal Protection - Blog
June 13, 2016
It is no secret that we are living in a time of enhanced danger and threats of violence, both at the individual level and for societies as a whole.... Read More
Paralysis 103: Learning to Live with Frustration - Blog
May 23, 2016
The first things that someone who is newly paralyzed will learn involve their body, and what has happened to it because of disruption of the nervous... Read More
Thoughts on Flying for Our Fellow Passengers, from a Wheelchair User - Blog
May 9, 2016
For those who are walking upright on your own two legs and don't need any type of assistive devices, I would like to explain why those of us who use... Read MoreThe opinions expressed in these blogs are the author's own and do not necessarily reflect the views of the Christopher & Dana Reeve Foundation.