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Podcast #86: Peter Soby, a quadriplegic producer in Hollywood
In episode #86 of podcast No Free Rides, we’re joined by Peter Soby, a quadriplegic writer, director and film producer from L.A. With a face that’s easy on the eyes and a creative force that can’t be ignored, Peter has paved his own niche in Holllywood.
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SCI Superstar of the Week: Auti Angel
The world’s first hip-hop dancer, Auti Angel is the feisty member of the new show Push Girls and is also in the film Musical Chairs, that delves into the world of wheelchair ballroom dancing. Don’t mess with this Torrance, Cali native. Read this entry
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Push Girls Episode 1 Review: Everyone Stares
Oooh baby. I woke up this morning thinking I had nothing to look forward to except an ultrasound and a day of writing ahead of me, but then I saw the first episode of Push Girls dropped a week early. Post-Memorial Day weekend blues cured. SPOILERS AHEAD *** The first episode is titled “Everyone Stares,” which couldn’t be a better name for the first episode (that’s one of the first things you’ll notice when you use a wheelchair – everybody stares). And as the 12 minute preview (released last month) of the series gave me hope for, the first episode hit every note – the reality of dating in a wheelchair, health…
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Quadriplegic moves robotic arm via thought, touches girlfriend’s hand
This has got me so excited I don’t know where to even begin. Researchers have finally figured out how to hook up our minds to robotics after successfully implanting electrodes into the sexy red-headed brain of Tim Hemmes (a C2 quadriplegic injured in a motorcycle wreck 7 years ago). Will this be the eventual spinal cord injury cure? Read this entry
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SCI Superstar of the Week: Mark Zupan
The original tattooed hardcore wheelchair athlete, Mark Zupan is the King of “Muderball,” aka quad rugby, the crazy wheelchair flipping sport (you only wish you were as cool as this Austin, Texas dude). He has the sexiest tattoos ever, more confidence than any guy should legally have….what’s not to love about this guy? Love him! Read this entry
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Sticky grip…I think I love you
They say that duct tape is the catchall product everyone should have in their junk drawer, but if you have a disability – hear me loud and clear when I say that sticky grip will transform your life, because it absolutely 100% will. Read this entry My favorite use so far that I’ve seen online that has inspired me? Sticky grip under makeup compacts. Brilliant! Check out this woman’s awesome blog about life after a stroke, plus learn other cool one-handed makeup tips.
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Service dog surfs with owner, another reins in a horse
Why did I say no to getting a service dog again? Check out this post I wrote for SPINALpedia, where I share two videos of insanely original service dogs (or “canine partners”) who are learning new tricks that were definitely not learned in service school. Read this entry
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SCI Superstar of the Week: Ali Stroker
Meet Ali Stroker, the first woman in a wheelchair to land a leading role in a professional musical, who’s also a contestant on the The Glee Project. Read this entry
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Crafty fixes make melodious sounds
Saying goodbye to my love of music was one of the stupidest things I’ve ever done after my injury. Maybe in my wildest dreams, jerry-rigging a clarinet (to work for my quad hands) would have worked, but not all instruments are impossible to adapt. Watch Robb Madison, a paraplegic drummer use 3 sticks to mimic the bass drum, and watch a famous quadriplegic blues singer from the UK show how he can still play the steel guitar (via his lap). Gag they’re so smart! Read this entry
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SCI Superstar of the Week: Eric Legrand
He broke his neck, but this is no sob story. There are a million reasons to love Eric Legrand: His tenacity, his determination to not stay hidden away. He shows everyone with a new spinal cord injury just how it’s done. And still very much paralyzed, he just signed with the Tampa Bay Bucs last week (yes you read that right). Read this entry
