Articles related to "Quadriplegic"

"You've said it yourself a million times. If there had been a TV in every living room sixty years ago, this country does not elect a man in a wheelchair."

Brooke Ellison has overcome all the obstacles life has thrown at her and and turned a personal tragedy into a story of hope for millions.

Quadriplegia, also called tetraplegia, is devastating for the patient and his family. For the caregiver it is both physically and emotionally challenging.

Whether you enjoy competitive yacht racing or would just like to go fishing on the lake, following a few simple guidelines can make sailing a possibility for everyone.

When it comes to the risk-filled house-flipping business, real estate agent Chad Sloan - a quadriplegic since 1988 - is, quite literally, on a roll.

Warmer weather is here across much of the country. Spring is the perfect time to get outside and get active. So join a team , have some fun and get healthier.

Wheelchair Sports, USA and similar programs address the needs of those athletes often overlooked in school and community recreational programs.

With much of the country now firmly ensconced in winter, people are beginning to enjoy snow and other cold-weather sports and activities.

The Tetra Society of North America is a nonprofit that recruits skilled volunteers to create customized assistive devices for persons with physical disabilities.

The International Wheelchair and Amputee Sports Federation (IWAS) Executive Board has awarded the 2009 regional wheelchair rugby championships to Denmark and New Zealand.

The ocean's undulating waves push surfing beyond sport; they can calm the autistic, renew the spirits of paraplegics, and give blind people boundary-breaking thrills.

DisabilityGuide.org is a privately run, comprehensive, searchable website full of information about accessibility in the Washington, D.C. area, and Maryland and Virginia.

People with disabilities & elderly persons often rely on paid help for everyday basic care. It is wise to have a backup caregiver plan for emergencies and holidays.

Memorial Day, May, 1995, was the last day Christopher Reeve was ever to walk again. He became paralyzed from his neck down from a severe, spinal cord injury.

The National Rifle Association offers information on adaptive equipment and techniques to make hunting and gun sports accessible to a broad range of disabilities.

Teaching students with neurological disorders such as cerebral palsy will require a basic understanding of the disability and many classroom accommodations.

French film Le Scaphandre et le Papillon stars Mathieu Amalric as quadriplegic Jean-Do who dictates a book by blinking out the individual words with his left eye

As the first hints of spring pop out, holiday-minded folks turn their attention to the annual St. Patrick's Day festivities. But if massive crowds of drunken revelers puk

She spent her entire dancing career with the Royal Ballet and was appointed Prima Ballerina Assoluta by Queen Elizabeth II.

Jill Gravink's organization Northeast Passage proves that almost any outdoor activity can be adapted for the disabled and that recreation lies at the core of who we are.