All Entries in the "Self Help" Category

The Wheel World

The wheel world: the world that revolves around wheelchairs, yet not necessarily around the people who actually USE wheelchairs.

If you are a wheelchair user you are part of one of the most discriminated minorities in the United States, actually – the world.

Light Up For Night Wheelchair Cruising

Here is a low cost, low labor, quick fix for night wheeling safety that doesn’t require a wheelchair technician or dealing with wheelchair industry costs.

Lawsuit Happy or Happy To Sue

I was uber happy today to find out about the class action lawsuit that United Spinal Association, wheelchair users, and a number of disability rights organizations have brought against New York City.

The longstanding issue of accessible taxis in NYC may finally be coming to a head.

A Cold Weather Heads Up

Mr. Frosty over there may like soaking in a pool of ice but for the rest of us the cold can present some serious threats.

Here are some really good tips from New York City Office of Emergency Management on staying on spot during those nasty cold spells.

Inexpensive Do It Yourself Wheelchair Snow Tires

Snowy winter days are easy on the eyes and something many of us look forward to seeing, at least “once” each winter season. For wheelchair users these winter wonderland days can present some real issues with getting around and getting the not so wonderland things done.

Lingerie Dement Trashes Hooks And Clasps In Favor Of Magnets

C’mon, peel your eyeballs off of the picture and think practical solution.

A longstanding problem for women and some men whose grasp is less than prime are those hard to manage hooks and clasps used to, hmm, how do you best put this? Used to keep lingerie and undergarments in place.

Braille Alphabet Bracelet Learning Tool

An award winning bracelet that teaches braille on the fly.

The Braille Alphabet Bracelet designed by Leslie Ligon, who has a blind son, aims to promote dropping literacy rates for the blind.