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SCI Superstar: Kenny Herriot

Kenny Herriot is much more than a wheelchair athlete, he could give the Most Interesting Man in the World a run for his money. He’s not only one of the best wheelchair racers in the world, he also flies planes, boxes, teaches fitness, climbs mountains, shoots rifles, skydives and on top of it all, he’s an inspirational speaker.

A man who shows how to reclaim your life better than anyone, but just a bit differently, read on to learn about one of the greatest wheelchair athletes to come out of Great Britain, Kenny Herriot. Read this entry

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In love with print leggings? Here are a few adapted pairs

I’m so in love with print leggings lately.  I’ve found they flatter legs that are paralyzed really well. So naturally, I was thrilled to see that IZ Adaptive, clothing for wheelchair-users, now offers a few pairs of their own.

Here are her latest additions, if you’re interested.

– Print leggings: $39/pair. I love her print options too. So cute! They are pink cheetah print, black/brown cheetah print, black and white plaid and my personal favorite, purple and pink plaid.

– Faux leather leggings: $89.99/pair. These babies are actually easy to put on too because they have a Jersey cotton back. Brill. And black is the only color option, but that’s really the only color you’d want in pleather anyways.

These will make a great addition to any Christmas shopping list for the fashionable lady who happens to use a wheelchair.

Peruse all of the new arrivals: IZ Adaptive Clothing

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Find Your Inner Geek: Wheelchair-Users Doing Cosplay

Wheelchair-users love to dress up. Many of us love Halloween or any excuse to don the visage of someone else and get out of our element, even for a few hours.  There’s just nothing like it. And one of the best ways to really get out of your element when it’s not Halloween is by going to a comic convention.

That’s right – those geeky conventions you seen on TV. Do you dare to be this geeky?  If you’ve stopped caring what people think long ago and the notion of emulating your favorite movie or comic character sounds appealing, then read on for three sweet videos showing how wheelchair-users can get their cosplay on just like everybody else. Read this entry

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SCI Superstar: Alana Nichols

If you don’t know who Alana Nichols is, you soon will. A Paralympic athlete and the first American woman to win Paralympic medals in both the Summer and Winter Paralympics, she’s ramping up to make a big powdery splash downhill skiing at the Sochi Winter Olympics this February.

Being an athlete on the court or the slopes is only half of what she does. Alana is also a motivational speaker and a two-time ESPY Award winner, speaking on the importance of adapted athletics across the country. A born and bred athlete, learn more about Alana Nichols, an amazing woman destined for even more Paralympic glory. Read this entry

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SCI Superstar: Monica Quimby

Monica Quimby may be one of the most interesting women with spinal cord injuries to come along in the last six years. A college biology professor and a Paralympic athlete in-training, yes Monica is a go-getter, and she does it all with great hair (how does she do that?).

Not surprisingly, Monica also possesses one of those no fear attitudes everybody loves. A couple of years ago she even bungee jumped in her wheelchair and just recently she packed up and moved from Maine to somewhere much warmer; something that is never easy to do in a chair.

A woman armed to the hilt in courage, this is the awesome story of Monica Quimby. Read this entry

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Recovering From a Wheelchair Fall

There are times when we all need a helping hand, especially when we take a fall.  But what are we supposed to do when there’s no one around to help us? How do we get back in our wheelchairs then? It’s not easy for many of us. In fact, most of us can’t do it all. But for those that can, there are some tricks to be had….and learned.

If you’ve always wanted to know how to get back upright after a wheelchair fall or how to get back in your chair if you’ve fallen out of it completely, read on for three videos to get yourself educated on the finer points of restoring to wheelchair-center. Read this entry

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SCI Superstar: Dr. David Card

Next to walking again, the ultimate goal of everyone with paralysis is to make the world see us and not our wheelchairs. And Dr. David Card, a family practice doctor from Bellevue, Washington, has not only made this happen, he’s an absolute expert at it.

With his renowned bedside manner, intelligence and professional reputation far outweighing the fact that he’s paralyzed, read on to learn about one of the few paralyzed medical doctors in the world, Dr. David Card. Read this entry

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Halloween on Wheels

Halloween is upon us; one of my favorite times of year. And even if you don’t celebrate, you have to admit the holiday has some pretty cool elements – have a good time, be someone else for the day, scare a few people and eat candy. How awesome of a holiday is that?

And it seems everywhere I go, I always meet wheelchair-users who love Halloween.  Maybe it’s because it’s fun to be someone else because let’s face it, always being the “wheelchair person” gets old. Why not be a superhero or a rolling photo booth, instead of a medical contraption like it usually is?

If you love Halloween too, then you’ll love our four must-see Halloween videos below, showing everything from a wheelchair costumer’s point-of-view on being the “wheelchair version” of whatever character to a video of one of the best costumes I’ve seen yet for a wheelchair-user. Read this entry

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Podcast #101 – Quadriplegic Poet Travis Laurence Naught

Our very first poet on the show, Tiffiny is joined by Travis Laurence Naught, author of the book The Virgin Journals, a memoir of his 20’s on the topics of sex and disability; a fascinating look at one man’s journey. Travis discusses his disability and living way past doctor’s expectations, how he got into poetry and the fine art of the poetry slam.

They also discuss the Dexter finale, Halloween costumes and a Dexter-inspired costume he made, as well as dating and learning to be ok with being single. Good stuff!

Listen via the player below.

No Free Rides is sponsored by Easystand.com

Show run time is 55 minutes.

Show Links

– His blog: Original Poetry, Stories & Updates by Travis Laurence Naught

– Purchase his book: The Virgin Journals

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SCI Superstar: Rachelle Freidman Chapman

Chances are you’ve seen the “paralyzed bride” headline since her injury 3 years ago, but Rachelle Freidman Chapman is much more than just a paralyzed bride. Now happily married, Rachelle has forged a new life for herself since her accident at her bachelorette party.

A speaker, author, motivator and a leader, read on to see how this media darling has persevered, showing the world that wallowing in self-pity after a spinal cord injury isn’t a requirement. Read this entry