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Quadriplegic PC Computer Setup Gaming Workstation Thanks to Stack-up.org & The Dept. of VA It has taken me some time to develop a workstation that not only allows me to work from the comfort of home, while playing my favorite video games; but, also enjoy a bit of independence. The Quadriplegic PC Computer Setup Gaming …
Scars A good friend of mine recently had a surgery and posted a picture of his scar. This prompted me to think about my own scars and whether or not they actually are attractive to the opposite sex? So I’m putting this out there hopefully to get an answer. This also got me to thinking …
I’m so grateful to Chive Charities for all their help in obtaining some of the equipment I can use on a daily basis to assist my fiancé and caregiver in their day-to-day activities getting me in and out of bed and a great night sleep next to the woman that I love. It’s awesome to …
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Two short years ago I was Considered by the VA as being catastrophically injured(C3 complete quadriplegic) during a seemingly harmless dive off of my boat into 5 feet of water. Little did I know that dive would change my life forever and catapult me into a whole new way of thinking. These types of accidents …
Today is the kind of day you don’t forget. Similar to a birthday, wedding anniversary, high school graduation, and the birth of a child you not forget the traumatic events that direct your life in a direction without your consent and forever change how you live. Make sure every day you meet your potential, hug …
Make Your Insurance Pay for a Standing Power Wheelchair Please Feel Free to Use the below Email As a Template For most wheelchair-bound individuals walking or standing can be not only of great physical therapy but also mental therapy as well. However, there are barriers for the average person in a power wheelchair and manual …
Very excited. Was just fitted for my F5 VS standing wheelchair from perMobil. There are a myriad of health benefits when being able to intermittently stand during the day independently. For me I am hoping to help with constant UTIs, bowel obstructions, circulatory issues, and more.
Transcript Charlie Merritt’s reality shattered in an instant on a sunny august day in 2014 0:06when he broke his neck diving into shallow water I remember floating in the 0:11water 0:11face down and basically feeling like I was going to drown paralyzed from the 0:17neck down the former Marine has been able to get around …