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Tiffiny’s Newest Podcast, Life After Paralysis for SPINALpedia
My newest podcast episode is out. This month I hosted a roundtable discussion on ableism with three amazing guests – Kelly Giannattasio Narowski, Froy D La Peña and Tim Abrahamson. Please take a listen if you’re so inclined. Listen here
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The Professionals: 3 Wheelchair Athletes Who’ve Gone Pro
From wheelchair racer Amanda McGrory to UK wheelchair bodybuilder Dan Smith, here are 3 video profiles of top-level pro wheelchair athletes from SPINALpedia, all who prove you can be a FT athlete w/ a disability and rock it all the way to the bank.
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SCI Superstar: Skydiver Jarrett Martin
We love Jarrett Martin! A skydiving pro and T4 paraplegic from a speedflying accident in 2008, he's back in the sky with 3,000 jumps and counting, and he's now working as a rigger for Skydive Dubai. He also made history as the first ever paraplegic to basejump this past summer in Norway.
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SCI Superstar: Kristin Duquette
A fierce new human rights grad diagnosed with Muscular Dystrophy FSHD when she was just 9 years old, learn all about the awesome story of American Paralympic Swimmer Kristin Duquette on SPINALpedia, who at only 22 years has done some amazing stuff, from interviewing Kofi Annan in South Africa to founding A Day in a Wheelchair and becoming a resident blogger for The Huffington Post.
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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. Listen here 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: Tiffany Giddes
Tiffany Giddes is a native Floridian making her way in LA, acting, producing, surfing and being fabulous. She may be paralyzed, but nothing is holding back this big dreamer. Check out this one tough chica on SPINALpedia today!
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These paralyzed gamers won’t quit
Hair binders to hold a Wiimote, the awesome “Face Gamer” from New Hampshire gets featured in Wired and an accessible Wii Fit board invented by a crafty Canadian para. Sweet! I love accessible gaming ♥ And if you don’t know who Chuck Bittner, aka the “Face Gamer” is (he was featured in Wired magazine & is THE leading accessible gaming advocate), this is your chance to get edumacated. Read this entry
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A great SCI-worthy donation
And this is a big one, folks. September is – woo hoo! – Spinal Cord Injury Awareness Month. What does this whole “awareness month” message mean? Lots of things…talking about what is a spinal cord injury, sharing spinal cord injury prevention tips and bringing up important issues facing people with spinal cord injuries. This is actually where my heart lies. No one can cure us, but we can be in control of our lives by improving day-to-day issues, like having people who understand and all the information you need so you can live an amazing, healthy and independent life. HUGE stuff. That is why I am a major fan of BACKBONES. They’re a great non-profit dedicated to improving all of…
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Locomotor a waste of time?
Maybe I’ve been paralyzed too long, but there are a bunch of new therapy programs out there that I question. Let me preemptively say that locomotor training has a lot of great benefits (it’s good for weight-bearing, making your muscles move, organ-hanging party time). It’s a pretty intense therapy where they strap you into a harness (that’s attached to a bar above your head) and hang you above a treadmill. Read this entry
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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.
