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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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My dream kitchen has landed
I’ve seen some gorgeous accessible kitchens in my day. Beautiful, custom kitchens to lust after with cut-outs under the counter tops for plenty of knee space, huge slabs of granite cut-out to fit the countertops perfectly, stainless steel appliances with bottom loading freezers and pull-out shelves to reach things easier. But going from point A, a completely inaccessible kitchen to point B, a fully accessible kitchen where everything is thought of from top to bottom, usually takes a qualified ADA building expert or some kind of universal accessible consultant. And if you don’t hire one of these people, the likelihood of forgetting an accessible feature is almost guaranteed. This is why I am…
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Podcast #84 – Joe Stone and reclaiming the mountain
In episode #84 of No Free Rides, Tiffiny interviews Joe Stone, a C7 quad injured while speed flying in Montana (where you parachute down a mountain on foot). Tiffiny and Joe discuss the importance of staying true to your passions despite a life-changing injury, as well as his documentary, Wings to Wheels.
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3/3/12: Say Yes To The Dress: Atlanta features wheelchair bride
Last night, the Southern version of the hot wedding dress reality show, Say Yes To The Dress: Atlanta, featured a bride in a wheelchair – a woman who was shot by a stray bullet only five months before.
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2/26/12: Podcast #83 – Canuck Quad Chef Cory Parsons
In episode #83 of No Free Rides, Tiffiny is joined by Cory Parsons, a dynamo chef with quadriplegia who lives on the beautiful, seafood laden Vancouver Island.
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2/23/11: Sexy wheelchair dance film to premiere
What some people are calling Dirty Dancing on wheels, Musical Chairs is a romantic comedy set in the world of wheelchair ballroom dancing, directed by Susan Seidelman of Desperately Seeking Susan. Read this blog
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2/10/12: Looking to get her feet wet
Dear Tiff, I have type 2 Spinal Muscular Atrophy. I’m totally ready to enter the dating scene. How can I become a “hot chick in a wheelchair,” and not, “Just that disabled girl?
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12/6/11: Is TV finally warming up to disabilities for good?
From reality shows to hour long dramas, we’re popping up everywhere, and these are the appearances you should definitely know about. Read this blog
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12/3/11: Disability friendly sex worker on film
Aussie sex worker Rachel Wotton exclusively caters to clients with disabilities, and a fascinating documentary has been made on her controversial career. Read this blog
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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.