QuadCapable Blog
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I need your help. I am a C3 complete quadriplegic US Marine Corps Veteran passionate about living independently and providing leadership within the disabled and able-bodied community. My focus is on wheelchair accessibility and Smarthome technology to increase the independence of the individual affected by the disability and decrease the work and stress on caregivers […]
Read article →Knowing what to expect when you are expecting a new child can be confusing, especially for parents who are living with a disability. The sleepless nights, the added expenses and all the preparation that goes into planning for your new baby can leave you feeling stressed out. You’ve got a lot on your plate, but […]
Read article →The American Association of People with Disabilities (AAPD) is a convener, connector, and catalyst for change, increasing the political and economic power of people with disabilities. Support the EMPOWER Care Act and Community Living Join Today’s National Call-In Day! Money Follows the Person (MFP) is a Medicaid program that has helped over 75,000 people with disabilities and seniors move […]
Read article →Charlie Merritt’s first-person experience flying as a power-wheelchair-using quadriplegic, including transfers, airport equipment, wheelchair handling, and dignity in air travel.
Read article →A New Caregiver’s Guide to Taking Care of Yourself, Too. When you decide to become a caregiver, something happens in your brain almost subconsciously. You slowly begin to de-prioritize your own wellness. You have a job to do, and that job is to take care of someone else. It becomes the most important thing in your […]
Read article →Logitech HD Pro Webcam C920 Best Live Streaming Camera. For under $50, currently on sale, you can have in my opinion the best entry-level streaming camera for video calling, web streaming, twitch streaming, YouTube live and video recording currently on the market. At this price point, the number of options are excellent with great […]
Read article →A real-world quadriplegic computer and gaming workstation setup, including the access methods, equipment, and adaptations that make PC use practical.
Read article →Alive Day August 23, 2014 is the kind of day you don’t forget. Like a birthday, wedding anniversary, high school graduation, and the birth of a child you do not forget the traumatic events that change the course of your life, without consent, forever changing how you live. On my Alive Day, several years ago […]
Read article →How Charlie Merritt has used an incentive spirometer as part of respiratory routines after spinal cord injury.
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