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smiling woman in a wheelchair on the streets of a city, holding the American flag spread behind her shoulders. Celebrating National Disability Independence Day.

Ms. Wheelchair Visit Marks ADA Anniversary

Heather Taylor, Ms. Wheelchair Florida 2016, stopped by Cascades Park on Tuesday to celebrate the 26th anniversary of the passage of the Americans with Disabilities Act.

Aimee Sharp
put yourself in their shoes

My Time in A Wheelchair Has Opened My Eyes to the Challenges

"My Time in A Wheelchair Has Opened My Eyes to the Challenges" written by Graeme Kelly for The Sydney Morning Herald.

Aimee Sharp
Intermittent Catheters

I’m a Whole, Strong, Creative Woman … And I’m in a Wheelchair

I have been in a wheelchair for three years and six months. Long enough to feel the weight of it but short enough to know I still have a lot to learn about living with a disability.

Aimee Sharp
Intermittent Catheters

Spinal Cord Injury: Visualizing Recovery

When you take an athlete in the prime of his physical abilities and turn the physical switch off, what happens to the energy the body...

Aaron Baker
empoderamiento

The Power of Written Intention

"I Will Walk" was a mental mantra I repeated to myself frequently after my injury. It was the first thing that came to mind when looking at a blank piece of paper.

Aaron Baker
Everyday Tips

10 Facts About Spinal Cord Injury

I will briefly explain the function of the spine and spinal cord, the mechanisms of spinal cord injury, and secondary complications.

Aaron Baker
Ask Aaron

Meet Aaron Baker

My name is Aaron Baker. I am a recovering quadriplegic athlete, ambassador, and friend. More than a decade ago I broke my neck while racing a motorcycle.

Aaron Baker
Webinar: Building Physical and Emotional Strength after Serious Injury

Webinar: Life After Spinal Cord Injury

Seventeen years after a professional motocross accident, Aaron Baker is achieving more than anyone believed possible.

Laura Cox, LPC
Pearl G. and her sister Abby, age 9.

What Disability? Wheelchair Athlete Pearl G

We had the honor of interviewing Pearl G. from Chicago, Illinois. A nationally recognized wheelchair athlete, Pearl has a passion for sports that is evident in her active lifestyle.

Amy Long Carrera, MS, RD, CNSC, CWCMS
how to use an intermittent catheter

10 Steps to Self-Catheterization

The biggest advantage of self-catheterization is having the freedom to choose when and where to empty your bladder, giving you more control over your life

Laura Cox, LPC
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I have been paralyzed from the waist down since 2013. I’ve been steadily gaining weight since then, and I’m starting to get self-conscious about it, especially since people already stare at me in my wheelchair. What are some exercises, things I can do to help me lose this extra weight?
James
Hi James! I'm sorry to hear about your accident, but it sounds like you're motivated to be as strong as possible. Good man! I also had a lean body before my injury. In my experience, nutrition and physical activity are the most effective ways to manage my weight. I have learned that by eating...