In episode #79 of our disability podcast No Free Rides, Tiffiny is joined by quadriplegic diver Brian Walker, an ex-US Air Force man who’s been on over 40 dives in the past two years.
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10/25/11: IZ Adaptive debuts Fall offerings
From the ultra cool line of clothing for wheelchair-users, IZ Adaptive, comes their Fall 2011 pieces. They’ve covered it all, from capes and maxi skirts to clothes with patterns and touches of fur.
10/21/11: Nerves perk-up after deep sea dives
High water pressure is proving to temporarily increase sensation and mobility in people with SCI. Where’s my diving suit? Read this blog
10/8/11: More mainstream mobilty ads needed
There’s a serious lack of cool, edgy mainstream TV commercials for mobility products. And the Hoveround ads aren’t helping. Read more
9/30/11: Podcast #78 – David McCauley: The latest greatest SCI advocate
In episode #78 of our podcast “No Free Rides,” Tiffiny has on David McCauley, a successful businessman in NYC before his diving injury in ’08, who has founded a unique non-profit celebrating artists with spinal cord injuries to help find a cure.
9/30/11: Much love for “I Love…”
One of the most beloved body product lines in the UK is finally coming to the US, and even better, they will be available at Walmart.
9/21/11: Let wheelchairs in drive-thrus?
Too dangerous or no big deal? The wheelchairs vs. drive-thru debate heats up. Read more
9/8/11: We are the Phoenixes
Its not easy convincing people there is life after disability. Most people can’t imagine it. And when they do, they say they’d rather be dead. Really? You’d rather be worm food than alive? Read this blog
9/3/11: Wanted – Power wheelchair bling
Why do manual wheelchairs get in all the fun? From chrome parts to wheel covers, this is a sorely unmet industry. Read this blog
8/29/11: Is healing Batgirl wrong?
After DC Comics had the Joker paralyze Batgirl in a 1989 issue, her new persona “Oracle” became the badass disabled character we grew to love. But now DC plans to heal her. Read more