Wheelchair Blog From AMS Vans
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A physical disability presents unique challenges for the individual, the family and the caregivers. Our wheelchair blog is here to empower all of you with tips, trends in wheelchair technology, wheelchair news, inspiring stories, insightful interviews, medical breakthroughs, helpful links, the latest in adaptive products, disability news, upcoming events and, of course, information about AMS Vans' wheelchair accessible vehicles. We focus on anything and everything that enriches your life and makes it easier.
Different Kind of Funny: Comedian with Cerebral Palsy Who Can't Speak
Despite having hemiplegia, a form of cerebral palsy that leaves him unable to speak, Lee Ridley — the “Lost Voice Guy” — is a British stand-up comedian.
Extreme Wheelchair Whiz Aaron 'Wheelz' Fotheringham Ramps Up His Game
When the Nitro Circus comes to town, crowds are wowed by the fabulous freestyle feats of wheelchair-daredevil X-traordinaire Aaron “Wheelz” Fotheringham.
Fibrinogen Is Possible Trigger for Multiple Sclerosis Nerve Damage
Recent multiple sclerosis research suggests that nerves may be damaged when fibrinogen, a blood-clotting protein, leaks into the central nervous system.
Proposed Rule Fuels Debate Behind Disability Hiring
A proposed Department of Labor rule would force businesses to hire workers with disabilities, making companies with existing disability programs edgy. Why?
Spinal Cord Injuries Take Tiny Step Forward
Doctors announce they have succeeded in using stem cells to restore feeling in two patients paralyzed with spinal cord injuries (SCI).
American Girl Dolls Use Wheelchairs, Embrace Disability and Difference
American Girl dolls embrace all the possibilities by featuring dolls with physical disabilities, along with their wheelchairs, crutches, and hearing aids.
AMS Vans Wins the Run, Walk 'n' Roll for People with Disabilities!
AMS Vans’ Josh Sheppard came in first at FODAC’s annual Run, Walk ‘n’ Roll race to raise money for people with disabilities on a super-rainy Saturday.
Jenna Coburn says:
U r such an inspiration I'm in a wheel chair and can not move a lot on my own I've been in a wheel chair forever and will b in one for the rest of my life I'm 12 now and have tons of amazing friends! My disease has no cure and will get worse as I get older, my disease is called SMA type 2 when grow up I want to be an actress just like u! Sometime when I tell people that I just look at me and think she's in a wheel chair how can she be an actress? But they just keep judging me but I don't care because they don't know the real me. I understand if ur thinking that I'm weird and don't want to replay but if u can replay plz replay the would b amazing!!! Do u have any tips for me in becoming an actress? I don't know if u have herd of the MDA telethon but I have been in that every year since I was 4. Thank you so much!!Pam says:
This information is exactly what I have been looking for. I am a daughter of a disabled wheelchair bound vet. My mom and dad built the house I grew up in 1957 in Chicago. I am a journalist and am writing on the subject of the wider hallways, the lower cabinets. We had a tub in the bathroom and daddy would lift himself from the chair into the tub. Although things are different, they are still the same, building homes for those who have served. Both my parents died and my step mother let the house go back to the bank....but I have fond memories of that house and am thankful that daddy was given every opportunity to do for himself. Good luck to this family. God Bless.dhirendra sharma says:
My problam mascular dystrophySherri says:
Very good point, Kevin! Thank you for your insight there.kevin says:
how about letting permanetly disable but able to work in some fields to go back into the work force without losing medicare benifitsSherri says:
Hi Lynelle, thanks for reading the AMS Vans Blog. You have a great story, and although we are not affiliated with Friendship Circle, perhaps they would consider allowing your entry if you contact them directly through their website. Here is a link to their contact page: https://friendshipcircle.org/bikes/contact/ Good luck to you and Walter!