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There are dozens of wheelchair sports in which people can participate today: power soccer, wheelchair basketball and wheelchair tennis are a few. But the absolute best is wheelchair rugby (though I might be just slightly biased). Read more
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At Paraquad, we are often asked how people with disabilities adapt and do things differently to accomplish everyday tasks independently or with assistance. The Lens of Ability hopes to answer those questions through firsthand accounts of people living with a disability. Read more
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Paraquad has a history of more than 45 years of being a part of the St. Louis community, pushing for the rights of people with disabilities not only in this region but nationally and even internationally. Read more
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A while back, I was scrolling through Facebook and happened upon a post by a local news anchor. She was furious that someone had parked in an accessible parking spot, using a placard that “obviously wasn’t his.” Read more
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I had the honor of going to the International Seating Symposium this year in Nashville, Tenn. The conference is all about wheelchair seating and mobility and is one of my favorite to attend. Read more
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For many people, a key part of living an independent life full of choice and opportunity means receiving assistance from a reliable and qualified personal care attendant. Being the employer of an attendant has some challenges, but enjoying a life of independence is worth it. Read more