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 [...]
The CReATE program, part of Utah State University’s Assistive Technology Program, has provided more than 150 wheelchairs over the past 18 months for those who are in need. Specifically, this program recycles wheelchairs for people with disabilities. The CReATE program [...]
January 7, 2015
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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 [...]
Are you feeling particularly festive this holiday season? Sure, you may have decorated your home, but have you considered decorated your wheelchair? Perhaps you have a fun Christmas party to attend or just want to show your friends and family [...]
December 23, 2014
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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 [...]
There’s a new type of pageant in town! On January 17, Ms. Wheelchair South Dakota will take place for the first time in four years. The women of Sioux Falls will be competing at The District, that is, if Vicki [...]
December 19, 2014
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A senior at West Brunswick High School in North Carolina — Megan Henson — is doing quite a good deed: she’s collecting soda tabs for wheelchairs. What originated as a senior project, Megan hopes to continue this act into the [...]
December 19, 2014
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According to National Geographic, Lance Greathouse is the world’s most entertaining wheelchair inventor. He undoubtedly gained this impressive title by creating “Lord Humongous” — a wheelchair that can actually breathe fire. Harboring a love for both fire and wheelchairs, Mr. [...]
The New Year didn’t begin too well for Sherea Smith, who was tragically hit by a Metrobus on Thursday morning. Police are still investing the situation and trying to reach a conclusion as to how this collision took place. Sherea [...]