The brain contains over 2 billion cells. When a person is diagnosed with ALS, approximately 75,000 of these cells become sick and start to die. That’s about a hundred-thousandth of a percent (or .00001{4484a610ba12ad46baec767347073917e486819a83b2d744ced0feda89144e79}) of the brain cells are infected. This is part of what makes treating and understanding ALS so difficult. It’s not like Read more…
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A More Comfortable Wheelchair
Despite the fact that many people sit in them for entire days, wheelchairs aren’t always known for their comfort. The seats are often thin with little padding. The backs provide proper posture, but for many, little else. Leave it to the Japanese to come to the rescue with something that looks like it’s from the Read more…
Photographer Helps Boy with MD Live Out His Dreams
Every child has dreams. Sometimes it’s grand dreams of going on great journeys or becoming famous. Other times it’s as simple as dreaming of the day when they can skateboard or ride a bike without training wheels. For a 12 year old boy named Luka, some of his dreams are to just do the things Read more…
Viking’s Player Spends a Day in a Wheelchair
We’ve said it before, but there are a lot of ways to raise awareness. You can run a marathon, walk a walkathon, or dance in a dance-a-thon. But for Minnesota Vikings punter Chris Kluwe, the best way to raise awareness was to simply sit down. In a wheelchair. A Day in the Life We all Read more…
Wheelchair Van Buyer’s Guide: New vs. Used
When it comes to vehicle shopping, there is one question which everyone must face: Should I buy a new wheelchair van or buy a used wheelchair van? There are strong motivators for both options. Used are popular simply because of their affordability, opening up vehicle choices and options that would otherwise be unattainable for consumers Read more…
Potential Cure for MS and Cerebral Palsy
While Multiple Sclerosis and Cerebral Palsy are two very different conditions that impact people in very different ways, they have one major commonality: They both stem from complications of the brain. Being the most complex part of the human body, the brain is not so easy to repair. However, it would stand to reason that Read more…
Government Urges for Sports Opportunities for Students with Disabilities
Athletics are very important for students of all ages. It teaches them the importance of teamwork and self discipline. It shows them how to chase after a goal. It gives them the joys of victory while helping them to move past defeat. For some students, sports are the only thing that keep them in school or at Read more…
Aaron “Wheelz” Fotheringham: Wheelchair Stunt Man
If you like to see ordinary men (and women) risk their lives in death defying jumps, flips, stunts, and tricks, then you would most likely love Nitro Circus. Created by X-Games superstar Travis Pastrana, Nitro Circus is a traveling collective of daredevils who do everything from base jumping off high rise apartments to riding specialized Read more…
Athlete with ALS Sets Her Eyes on the Paralympics
ALS (Amyotrophic lateral sclerosis) is a degenerative condition which essentially causes the muscles of the human body to weaken and eventually, stop working. The speed at which ALS operates varies from person to person, but the majority of people with it die within 3-5 years of showing symptoms. The cause is typically respiratory failure as Read more…
New York City’s New Taxi: A Missed Opportunity for Accessibility?
The Ford Crown Victoria (more commonly called the “Crown Vic”) is a well known car immortalized for two reasons: it’s popularity as a cop car and it’s even greater popularity as a taxi. Specifically the famous New York City yellow taxis. But the Crown Vic was discontinued in 2011, leaving New York City in need Read more…