How to stay warm in a wheelchair? Tips from over 100 wheelchair users.
Staying warm is harder in a wheelchair than most warmth advice accounts for. Your legs sit still. They don't generate heat the way walking legs do. For those of us with reduced sensation, cold can ...
Wheelchair clothing tips: four things that actually make a difference.
Nobody hands you a clothing guide when you become a wheelchair user. You figure it out the hard way. Sleeves caught in wheels. Shoes that slide off footplates. Freezing from the legs down on a cold...
The coat mistakes most wheelchair users make, and how to fix them.
I’ve been a wheelchair user for over 30 years, and living in the UK, I'm well used to cold, drizzly weather. Everyone in the UK knows the importance of having a good coat, but as a wheelchair user...
Thirty years in a wheelchair, and these adaptive jeans finally get it.
In my 30 years of wheelchair life, I never thought to try adaptive jeans. I just couldn’t see how they would differ that much from regular jeans. And then I tried these adaptive jeans, made for whe...
We asked, 100 people answered - the ultimate guide to wheelchair clothing.
You'll find dozens of guides out there, from different perspectives, an adaptive clothing brand, or a caregiver. So we did something different. We asked our community. View this post...
The Old Ghost Road. I believe I'm the first wheelchair user to bike it.
13 years ago, I was climbing mountains, sailing oceans, and mountain biking any chance I could get. I was a stereotypical New Zealander, happiest when I was chasing the next hit of adrenaline. That...
Best shoes for wheelchair users: what actually works, from people who wear them.
We asked our community of wheelchair users to share their best clothing tips. Over 100 responses came back. Shoes came up more than I expected-not in a generic "wear comfortable shoes" way, but wit...
Four mindset shifts that changed how I roll as a Paraplegic.
Life in a wheelchair throws a lot at you. Some days it's logistics. Some days it's the mental weight of it all. And some days, if you're honest, it's both at once. Over the years I've landed on fou...
Finding my flow in the snow. A wheelchair user's experience of sit-skiing.
Before my injury, I loved skiing and being on the mountain. I loved entering a flow state while on the mountain. But in the years after my injury, I tried to do the things I used to enjoy, and if I...
How adaptive hobbies support mental health for wheelchair users.
What I noticed. When I became a paraplegic in 2012, getting active wasn't the first thing on my mind. I was focused on recovery and figuring out how everything worked now. Trying not to feel like a...
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...
How to carry groceries in a wheelchair without dropping them.
Your lap is genuinely useful storage space. The trouble is that items don't stay there on their own. The issue isn't your lap; it's that nothing on it is secured. Use a securing system like LapStac...
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...
Success in the kitchen, advice you won't find in a cookbook.
Having what you need in easy reach is important for any at-home chef. However, as a wheelchair user, the kitchen can sometimes feel like a daily obstacle course. Today, we’re sharing our favourite ...
Mike vs Gem: wheelchair accessible kitchen showdown. Who will win?
We're stepping into the ring in a head-to-head “Accessible kitchen showdown.” In the red corner: Mike. In the blue corner: Gem. Two wheelchair users. Two kitchens. One big question…
A paraplegic's guide to seamless car transfers with a wheelchair.
As a paraplegic, transferring in and out of a vehicle is one of the most crucial daily tasks for maintaining my independence. The process of getting myself into your wheelchair safely can be exhaus...
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...
The challenges of wheelchair transfers: a firsthand look at navigating the car.
Like many wheelchair users, driving is essential to my sense of freedom. It allows me to live independently and go where I want, when I want. However, that freedom depends heavily on one core skill...
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