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Halloween on Wheels
Ok great ready for the best wheelchair Halloween-related post you'll see all day - 4 primo Halloween videos from SPINALpedia, with one of my favorite twisted wheelchair costumes - a 1930's electric chair, with working electric sparks on the head plate (someone give this guy an award!). And also check out costumer on wheels MattBeebe's thoughts on wheelchair costumes and if incorporating the chair is always a must, plus a disco ball on wheels and an animated wheelchair prop to give your mom a heart attack.
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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: Rachelle Freidman Chapman
Showing the world you have no choice but to carry on when you sustain a SCI, learn more about "paralyzed bride" Rachelle Freidman Chapman on SPINALpedia, now married and fiercely enjoying life.
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SCI Folks Open Up On Health & Nutrition
Do you avoid medication whenever possible? How much weight did you lose after breaking your neck or back? Three folks with SCI open up on how they got healthy post-injury, all on SPINALpedia!
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SCI Superstar: Roman Reed
When he broke his neck, Roman Reed could bench press 430lbs and was a shoe in for the NFL. But even though his life went on a different path, the path he's been on has been amazing, having resulted in over $50 million in SCI research.
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Brits, Women and Quads Take On Wheelchair Boxing
Fast, cheap to play, and an insane cardio workout even while sitting down, check out our three favorite wheelchair boxing videos at SPINALpedia! Watch "Clyde" from the Hastings Wheelchair Boxing Academy (UK-based) wail on an opponent, watch two quads go toe-to-toe and we even found a mega-tough FEMALE show how punching a bag is done. Have you tried boxing?
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SCI Superstar: Mariam Pare
An oil and acrylic + mixed media artist who hails from Chicago, learn all about the talented Mariam Pare on SPINALpedia, who was paralyzed 16 years ago while she was an art school student, and has re-imagined some cool mediums along the way.
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Paralyzed UK Beauty Blogger Jordan Bone
Love this meticulous beauty blogger from the UK! She's a C6 quad and really knows her stuff.
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Podcast 100 – Stephen Cluskey, Irish Quad Determinded to Provide Accessible Transport for All
Born and raised in the Dublin area, Stephen shares his awesome story of survival. Injured when he was 18 in a fall, the now 29 year old is about to receive his business degree, which is incredibly apropos considering he just launched a website to help people with disabilities find accessible taxis in Ireland (with an app along the way too). Stephen also shares his tips for getting around his country as a wheelchair-user, as well as the blood, sweat and tears he dedicated to rehab for 5 years post-injury. He also shares his epic story of meeting Bono and being invited to a recording session (yes really). The Celtic Tiger…
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How to Play Pool from a Wheelchair
Pool is one of the few sports many people with spinal cord injuries get better at after their injury. How can you not love a sport that delivers on that! Check out 4 videos on SPINALpedia showing how it's done - 1) Crystal, a C6 quad, shows off her hair binder grip technique 2) Simon, another C6 quad, shows off his table maneuvering skills while donning an awesome fur hat and 3) & 4) Two videos from the 8 Ball and 9 Ball pool tournaments for wc-users.