Wheelchair Review
He's a Pepper!
Wouldn’t you like to be a Pepper too?
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Keep Bush away from the press. Joe Scarborough (in the news lately for asking rude questions about the President’s intelligence) opines that “If George Bush has lost his ability to give a commanding presser, then stage manage him differently. Play to his strengths… Show him only in settings where he is in control.” […]
Wheelchair mountaineering: stunning ascents by the seemingly disabled.
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Come on, the inventors of The Spazz had to realize they weren’t choosing the best name for a wheelchair. And such thoughtful marketing:
"Have you been dreaming of that unique custom wheelchair that would not cost you an arm and a leg?"
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Ms. Wheelchair Wisconsin stripped of title for standing up. Candidates for the crown have to "mostly be seen in the public using their wheelchairs or scooters," said Judy Hoit, Ms. Wheelchair America’s treasurer. "Otherwise you’ve got women who are in their wheelchairs all the time and they get offended if they see someone standing […]
Information for Disabled Travelers Travel may be a basic human right, but it’s one that some find harder to exercise; from getting past clueless immigration officials to dealing with a constipated service dog on a cruise ship, tourism presents special challenges to the physically disabled. Fortunately, there’s a wealth of information […]
Just because you’re in a wheelchair doesn’t mean you can’t have a ruck. Browsing our current favourite website I found myself intrigued. This year’s paralympics will again feature Wheelchair Rugby, a sport that has been alternatively described as ‘Chess with Violence’. The rules are explained here though I think you might have to actually […]