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3/28/11: Podcast #72 – Coping and dating with quad Shawn Dean

Tiffiny — Mon, 28 Mar 2011 23:45:42 +0000

In episode #72 of No Free Rides, Tiffiny talks with lawyer and single and looking quadriplegic, Shawn R. Dean. They discuss the nuances of coping with a life-changing injury, and Tiffiny tries to persuade Shawn to try a dating site.

Read Shawn’s blog: One Man’s Access or connect with Shawn on Facebook: Shawn R. Dean

Use the player below to hear the show (80 minute run time). No Free Rides is sponsored by EasyStand.com.

Pledge, help make “Redneck Ninjas” a reality

Tiffiny — Mon, 02 Aug 2010 20:58:31 +0000

Out of all the interesting people I’ve met online, Drew Bates is one of my favorites. A quadriplegic (C5, injured on a road trip in 2007), I adore this mouthy Southern boy for multiple reasons: 1) He makes me laugh (hard), 2) He’s foine (vs. fine), AND 3) He’s creative, like professionally creative. He is a voice-over actor and writer, with a super exciting project in the works. But he needs your help!

His creation, Redneck Ninjas (think Blue Collar Comedy Tour, animated, and featuring a wacky family instead of whiny men), is an idea he’d LOVE to make into a 60-second short.

To make it happen: Help Drew raise $10,000 by September 30^th, 2010. If he meets his goal, he will use the money to pay Powerhouse Animation (animation studio) in Austin, Texas, who will – using traditional 2D animation and Adobe Flash animation – bring to life Drew’s already written and produced 60 second short for Redneck Ninjas.

And have no doubt, IT WILL BE AWESOME. I don’t know about you, but it would be fucking cool to know a quad is behind an Adult Swim program one day. Just sayin’.

Pledge and see Drew’s intro video here! Good luck Drew!

Read more about Redneck Ninjas and it’s awesome characters on Drew’s official site here.

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

Tiffiny — Fri, 25 Jun 2010 18:10:16 +0000

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

Lobsters may help the paralyzed walk again (and now I’m hungry)

Tiffiny — Wed, 21 Apr 2010 18:56:27 +0000

Researchers at the Purdue School of Veterinary Medicine has discovered that a common sugar compound found in crustacean shells can heal damaged nerve cells in Guinea Pigs. Read the blog

Darcy Pohland, quadriplegic TV news reporter, will be missed

Tiffiny — Wed, 10 Mar 2010 19:47:17 +0000

She was a street reporter working in the harsh Minnesota elements for years, and never let that fact that couldn’t walk stop her from getting the big story. She was also my friend.