"I couldn't find anyone else at the Long Beach VA that wanted to go and the Rec Therapy at the SCI Unit wouldn't give me a ride -- I was told to find a ride with someone else going.
The excuse for the poor response at the VA was…"
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Michael Flood commented on Chris Ashford's blog post New tv show - Push Girls"Check out the "Events" section here. I posted a link to the premier showing and if you attend that event you might win a trip to NYC to meet the cast of the show."
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Sundance Channel's "Push Girls" Premier at AMC Century City
May 30, 2012 all day
"Sundance Channel is bringing an unfettered, uncensored glimpse at what it means to be sexy, ambitious and living with paralysis in Hollywood with PUSH GIRLS, a new original non-fiction series". If you attend the premier in one of the top 3 cities you get entered to win a trip to New York to meet the cast.See More
Michael Flood commented on Michael Flood's event Sundance Channel's "Push Girls" Premier"I have no idea how I'm going to get there yet. I have a van with hand controls but I can't drive it myself. I posted this after seeing it web surfing and I had no idea when the event will be over, but I'm sure lots of you dudes, and…"
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New tv show - Push Girls
Posted by Chris Ashford on May 23, 2012 at 9:30am 1 Comment 1 Like
Four amazing ladies in wheel chars have their lives chronicled on tv. Check it out - Push Girls
Rancho Los Amigos National Rehabilitation Center "Spinal Cord Injury Model System"
Posted by juan on May 18, 2012 at 2:31pm 0 Comments 1 Like
Hi Everyone,
Rancho Los Amigos National Rehabilitation Center is looking to recruit people with SCI who have been injured at least two year for an exercise program to find out if it can protect your shoulders.
You will receive:
- A free w/c odometer or activity monitor
- Arm stretches and exercise
- Evaluation of your arm strength
- Up to $400
IF you are interest please call…
Podcast Episode 6 - Wheelchair Skills
Posted by Richard Bell on May 18, 2012 at 11:01am 2 Comments 2 Likes
Hello members, today we are going to be talking about wheelchair skills. I hope you enjoyed the podcast, and if you have any comments or additional input, we would love to hear from you in the comments below.
Display Advertising Sales Coordinator
Posted by Tammy I. Glenn on May 16, 2012 at 5:16am 0 Comments 0 Likes
HomeBoundResources.com is looking for a Display Advertising Sales Coordinator. The ideal candidate will have a minimum of 2 years online advertising sales experience, be service-oriented and thrive on building long-term relationships with customers.
Responsibilities
- Prospecting for new clients (obtaining new accounts)
- B2B/B2C negotiations, gather information about clients for display ads, classifieds and subscriber specials
- Promote and demonstrate…
Frequently Asked Stupid Wheelchair Questions - Revised 13/05/2012
Posted by Andrea on May 13, 2012 at 10:44pm 0 Comments 1 Like
Here are just a few of the more stupid and iill-advised questions I have been asked (in person and online).
STUPID PERSON: Were you born in a wheelchair?
ANSWER: Yes, my mother had a ramp installed (extended: - while a doctor stood at the end of the bed with a baseball mit)
STUPID PERSON: Why are you in a wheelchair?
ANSWER: It saves time downhill.
OR
ANSWER: I’m doing a survey on supermarket trolleys and wanted to see life from…
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Pushrim Podcast now on iTunes
Posted by Ray on May 13, 2012 at 1:22pm 1 Comment 2 Likes
Finally we are officially on iTunes!!! Now you can take our podcast on the go. Just search for pushrim on itunes. Download us on your mobile device. Enjoy…
Continue Podcast ep.5 "Weight Mamagement and Nutrition"
Posted by Richard Bell on May 12, 2012 at 9:16am 2 Comments 4 Likes
We have just completed our podcast for this week. We are focusing on weight management and nutrition. If you have any questions or comments, please leave them in the comments section below. Enjoy the show…
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WATER DANCE
Started by Jeff Beverly in Movie Reviews. Last reply by robert rockhold on Thursday. 6 Replies 0 Likes
Any of you Quads seen the movie WATER DANCE? Wesley Snipes, Eric Stoltz & Helen Hunt, I think it was filmed at Rancho. Made in roughly 91, gr8 movie to learn some tricks. If anyone has other disabled movies, leave word. L8.........Jeff
World of Warcraft and other Blizzard games
Started by Michael Flood in Recreation, Sports and Hobbies May 21. 0 Replies 0 Likes
I like to play World of Warcraft, I plan on getting back into Diablo and I'm still anxious to learn how to play Starcraft better. But I have no guild anymore because I got dropped due to absence and now I have nobody to play with. I’m dreaming about…Continue
BRAIN GATE/ PLEASE READ
Started by Jeff Beverly in Science, Medecine & Technology. Last reply by Richard Bell May 18. 1 Reply 1 Like
Folks, a friend sent me this story, PRETTY COOL!Two people who are unable to move their limbs have been able to guide arobot…Continue
Nerve Pain
Started by Jina Karagiannis in Pain. Last reply by Beyond The Chair May 17. 4 Replies 0 Likes
Does anyone have any advice that helps with nerve pain? My husband has really bad nerve pain especially from heat. We live in Houston, so our summers are unbearable without having nerve pain. When summer comes we usually have to hibernate because he…Continue
Kenda tires on Spinergy rims - need advice
Started by Mark Carson in Equipment May 9. 0 Replies 0 Likes
Recently started using Kenda Iron Cap tires for playing tennis & love them. I'm a quad & there's no way I can…Continue
Need A room to rent in So cal.
Started by BEN DARBY in Life. Last reply by BEN DARBY May 5. 1 Reply 0 Likes
Hi Im in need of a room for rent,Im a 47 year old male para.I was a carpenter before my SCI.Im flexable as far as location,I have 3 vehicles so I know parking will be an issue.I would be fine renting a garage with a bath or?? I can pay around 500 a…Continue
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Sundance Channel's "Push Girls" Premier
May 30, 2012 from 7:30pm to 7:30pm – AMC Century City
"Sundance Channel is bringing an unfettered, uncensored glimpse at what it means to be sexy, ambitious and living with paralysis in Hollywood with PUSH GIRLS, a new original non-fiction series". If y…
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Abilities Expo Chicago 2012'
June 29, 2012 at 11am to July 1, 2012 at 4pm – Schaumburg Convention Center
Discover solutions at Abilities Expo. The Community has spoken! Abilities Expo is the trusted source where people with disabilities, their families, seniors, vets, caregivers and healthcare professio…
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2nd annual Let’em Roll Casino Night Fundraiser
July 21, 2012 from 6pm to 11pm – Hyatt Regency Hotel in Valencia
Triumph Foundation is proud to announce our 2nd annual Let’em Roll Casino Night Fundraiser is going to be held on Saturday July 21st! Please come support our foundation and help us continue our out…
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Abilities Expo Houston
August 3, 2012 at 11pm to August 5, 2012 at 4pm – Reliant Center
Discover solutions at Abilities Expo. The Community has spoken! Abilities Expo is the trusted source where people with disabilities, their families, seniors, vets, caregivers and healthcare professio…
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