Neck health: Gem’s desk setup tips and 3 daily exercises.
I work from my wheelchair, so a lot of the usual desk advice doesn’t quite fit. But the fixes that worked for me aren’t wheelchair-specific at all. Here are four changes to my desk setup and three...
How to grocery shop in a wheelchair? 8 tips to shop independently.
Shopping as a wheelchair user is one of those tasks that looks simple from the outside. You grab a trolley, you go around the store, you pay, you leave. Easy, right? For wheelchair users, it's rare...
Wheelchair grocery shopping tips: how to do a quick shop without a cart.
For a quick shop in a wheelchair, skip the cart. Use your lap space with a securing system like LapStacker or a strapped basket, choose smaller product sizes to keep the load manageable, and use th...
Comparing Wheelchair Accessible vs. Regular Shopping Carts
Grocery shopping in a wheelchair comes with real trade-offs. We break down the honest pros and cons of standard vs wheelchair accessible carts, so you can shop smarter and more independently.
Wheelchair cooking made easier - low cost solutions for the kitchen.
As a wheelchair user, navigating the kitchen can present unique challenges that require creative problem-solving. The good news? You don’t need a full renovation to make a big difference. Today, Ge...
These 5 car accessories make driving way easier for me as a wheelchair user
In previous posts, I shared the essential vehicle features that make driving possible and comfortable as a paraplegic driver, and today I want to share a few accessories in my own setup that take m...
Freedom behind the wheel: why the right car setup matters for wheelchair users.
As a wheelchair user, having the right vehicle features has completely transformed my driving experience. I'm Gem, and today I'm sharing the essential features that enable me to drive with confiden...
5 hacks to swim easier, safer and more independently as a paraplegic.
This seemed impossible the first time I tried. Transferring from a wheelchair to the ground, into a pool and then back out of the pool and into the wheelchair again as a paraplegic seemed impossibl...
Wheelchair rims - what you want to remember when selecting them.
Your push rims are the only part of your chair your hands touch thousands of times a day. Your rims and spokes take every transfer, every kerb and every bump. Get them right and you barely notice t...
Wheelchair dimensions - what you need to measure and why.
The road to independence for individuals who use wheelchairs often starts with understanding the dimensions of their wheelchairs. This knowledge not only enhances comfort but also improves maneuver...
Off-Road Wheelchair Tyres: What I Run on the Beach & Snow
My everyday tyres are thin and fast. They're brilliant on pavement, but useless on sand. So when I'm heading to the beach, the bush, or the ski field, I swap to something with a bit more bite. Here...
What you need to know when it comes wheelchair tire replacement.
Knowing how to change a wheelchair tyre yourself means you're not stuck waiting for a repair shop. Here's exactly how I change the tyres on my everyday chair. The same process works whether you're ...
Wheelchair Casters: How to Choose Your Front Wheels an in-depth guide.
Your front wheels are the first thing to hit every crack, kerb and doorway. Get them wrong and a gap in the footpath can stop you dead. Get them right and you hardly think about them. After 30 year...
Wheelchair diagrams - understanding what makes up your wheelchair.
Understanding the intricate details and components of a wheelchair can be a transformative experience. As with many things in life, knowledge equates to power, and in the context of wheelchair usag...
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