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Rancho Los Amigos National Rehabilitation Center "Spinal Cord Injury Model System"
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 monitorArm stretches and exerciseEvaluation of your arm strengthUp to $400IF you are interest please call (562) 401-7177 and ask for The Model System Project.Thanks,JuanSee More
Richard Bell posted a blog postPodcast Episode 6 - Wheelchair Skills
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.See More
Dr. Boris E. Del Cid, D.C. commented on Bill Becher's blog post Top ten advantages of being a paraplegic."Awesome! Great sense of humor...send them to David Letterman, he'll get a kick out of it."
Richard Bell replied to Jeff Beverly's discussion BRAIN GATE/ PLEASE READ"I saw a segment about this on the news yesterday."
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Rancho Los Amigos National Rehabilitation Center "Spinal Cord Injury Model System"
Posted by juan on May 18, 2012 at 2:31pm 0 Comments 0 Likes
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 0 Comments 0 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 1 Like
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 3 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…
Quads & Cars
Posted by Mark Carson on May 11, 2012 at 7:00pm 0 Comments 0 Likes
Quads – What make & model (& year) car(s) are you driving? I am looking for a vehicle & asking for suggestions. I am currently driving a 1999 Chevy Monte Carlo – Hand controls and Braun Chair-Topper.
It seems like I need a mid-sized 2-door car, and was wondering what your experiences are with other…
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Top ten advantages of being a paraplegic.
Posted by Bill Becher on May 11, 2012 at 10:58am 2 Comments 4 Likes
- You can go downhill really fast.
- You never get shin splints.
- One word: cupholders.
- You get all the best parking places.
- People open doors for you even if you’re not a hottie.
- You can spell paraplegic.
- You can always get change for parking by sitting on the street corner with a cup.
- Shoes never wear out.
- You always have a chair.
- You don’t have to stand up every time the judge comes in the…
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BRAIN GATE/ PLEASE READ
Started by Jeff Beverly in Science, Medecine & Technology. Last reply by Richard Bell 9 hours ago. 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 yesterday. 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
Tips for parents in chairs?
Started by Paul Bowers in Family. Last reply by Linda M Vanier May 1. 3 Replies 0 Likes
Wondering if anyone in a chair with a child/children has any advice for new dad-to be. Specifically, practical information on how to hold a newborn and perform basic functions like changing, feeding when balance is a big issue. For ex. equipment,…Continue
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14th Annual Hendrickson Wheelchair Tennis Classic
May 19, 2012 at 8am to May 20, 2012 at 5pm – Balboa Tennis Club
Greetings Everyone! Are you ready for some Tennis? It’s that time again for the Annual Hendrickson Wheelchair Tennis Classic to be played on the weekend of May 19-20, 2012. As always the Balboa Ten…
Organized by Joaquin Picazo | Type: wheelchair, tennis, tournament
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Triumph Foundation Sport Clinic
May 26, 2012 from 9am to 5pm – Santa Clarita Sports Complex
Hi Everyone, Triumph Foundation has a busy summer planned and we would like to invite you to our upcoming events: On Saturday May 26th we are holding a Wheelchair Sports Clinic featuring hockey,…
Organized by Andrew Skinner | Type: sport, clinic
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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…
Organized by Abilities Expo | Type: abilities, expo
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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…
Organized by Andrew Skinner | Type: casino, night
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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…
Organized by Abilities Expo | Type: abilities, expo, houston
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