Spin 2.0: HBO’s “Game of Thrones” includes a character with paralysis

If you’re not watching Game of Thrones yet, you are missing out on one of the best TV shows currently on-air. And the really exciting thing about this show is that it touches on paralysis in a fantsay world setting. Note: Blog may contain spoilers. Read my blog

1/23/11: Podcast #70: Meaghan Gallagher – making paralysis funny

Our first podcast of 2011 has landed. Listen now to episode #70 of No Free Rides, featuring paralyzed comedian Meaghan Gallagher (sadly no relation to the watermelon smasher guy). Read more

12/3/10: High-profile UK columnist enthralls with life as new quadriplegic

Melanie Reid, 52, a popular columnist for The Times, a newspaper in the United Kingdom, is exposing real life with paralysis - her new life - like no one before her.  Read more

Quadriplegic, former NYC fashion assistant develops buzz-worthy skin care line

Michelle Obama is just one of the many fans of this skin care line with a conscious. More…

Snoop Dogg teams up with wheelchair rappers to inspire kids

4WheelCity features a rapping duo both paralyzed by gun violence. Their collaboration with Snoop is available for download on ReverbNation. More…

 

Jake Sully wheelchair action figure gets razzed

Hey Mattel, your Jake Sully wheelchair action figure can stand, has shabby seams, and looks nothing like Sam Worthington. Is this the best you can do?
If this was an action figure of me I’d be pissed. Good thing Jake Sully is a fictional character, and has no access to lawyers.

- Tiff

Quadriplegic researching erotic energy for healing

Rafe Briggs is the man. His research explores new ways to experience erotic energy, nervous system be damned. And his blog is HOT.

Read all about this sexual revolutionary here.
- Tiff

 

Woman becomes paraplegic after eating tainted hamburger, sues for $100 mil

A raging E. Coli infection from hamburger at a picnic has permanently paralyzed this 22 year old woman, Stephanie Smith, a dance insteuctor from Minnesota.

I hope she gets every penny in one lump-sum. She deserves it.

- Tiff