Are you currently familiar with Stephen Hawking? Perhaps you’ve heard of the film, The Theory of Everything? Released limitedly at the beginning of September, this movie has received acclaim for its depiction of Hawking, his diagnosis of motor neuron disease, [...]
It’s been said plenty of times before: everyone needs help from time to time. A mechanic in the State of Idaho is doing just that — he’s helping people. Specifically, he’s turning down paid jobs so that he can help [...]
Greg Abbott is officially ready to take office on January 20th – his office and living quarters already accommodate his wheelchair needs. In Texas, the Governor’s Mansion has already undergone extensive refurbishing since the arsonist attack that took place in [...]
Though you should want and strive to give to those who are less fortunate all year round, many choose to wait and offer assistance around the holidays. Specifically, once the month of Christmas hits, it seems that people are more [...]
If you follow this Blog, then you already know that we dedicate time to talk about different types of wheelchair sports. Wheelchair sports are important for several reasons. Not only are these sports fun and a great way to meet [...]
December 5, 2014
Events, Uncategorized
Over the weekend, various members of the Fresno Police Department Traffic Bureau took on a new kind of challenge — a game of wheelchair basketball. During this game, the officers played against the Fresno Wheelers at Peoples Church. Though all [...]
A federal judge in Los Angeles, California has recently given the approval to an agreement that will require the Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department to improve conditions — in all jails. On Monday, a preliminary approval of a 23-page settlement [...]
On a mission to help better himself and educate others, Kareem Nelson is sharing his past mistakes and doing his part to help others. Living in New York and confined to a wheelchair, this is his story. In the Beginning [...]
A bride of a paraplegic veteran was met with the ultimate surprise at her recent wedding. Though she knew her special day would be just that — special — she wasn’t prepared for what her husband had planned for her [...]
Johileny Meran Almonte has quite an incredible story. A senior at Juan Morel Campos Secondary School in Brooklyn, New York, Johileny is also an honor student. A 17 year old that has cerebral palsy and relies on a wheelchair for [...]