The Framework of Co-Leadership-
My work and collaboration with James House has been successful due to a number of factors including:
86-yr-old Bedridden Granny with a Disability Tasered Twice by Police Officers
Nov 23, 2010
From the land of wow-that’s-crazy comes this story of an 86-year-old bedridden grandmother with a disability who police officers tasered twice
Microchip Will Allow Individuals with Paraplegia to Exercise Paralyzed Limbs
Nov 23, 2010
Engineers have developed a microchip muscle simulator that will enable people with paraplegia to exercise their paralyzed muscles.
Just Sitting There Can Kill a Person!
Nov 23, 2010
A new study has proposed a link between the amount of time a person spends sitting, and death. While most of us have heard that a lack of physical activity has been shown to contribute to type 2 diabetes, cardiovascular disease and obesity; we did not know that the discussion has ranged as far as linking simply sitting to early death.
A Necessary Evil?
Nov 23, 2010
On the bus ride to work this morning, as I sat there listening to my music while looking out the window and mentally sorting through my day, I noticed the following signs on the front door to a restaurant:
Who Is an Expert?
Nov 22, 2010
In the 15 years that I have been working with people who have disabilities, I have continuously gained new insight and information about various conditions. In my line of work, I interact daily with people who are living with different disabilities and conditions. Many have the same disability and yet much like snowflakes, no two people experience their disabilities in the same way. The question I ask today, what exactly is the definition of an expert? Can any person really master any disability or illness to the point of calling themselves an ‘Expert’?
Worst Bachelorette Prank EVER Leaves Bride-to-be Paralyzed & Unmarried
Nov 22, 2010
All kinds of crazy things might happen at a bachelorette party, but the bridesmaid’s prank left the bride-to-be a quadriplegic and unmarried.
Staying Active During the Winter Months
Nov 19, 2010
Winter is fast approaching. The days are getting shorter. I look outside at 5pm and wonder why it id dark? During winter I often times find myself more tired and sluggish, as opposed to other times during the year when it is warm and there is more sunlight. Thus, since I feel tired and sluggish, it is easier for me to find excuses not to be active.
Going for A Walk-Part 2
Nov 19, 2010
The partnership with James began in December 2009. He made it clear to me during our workout sessions that he understands my goals and has embraced them. Together we may experiment with adaptive exercises, but I am not a specimen and James has never treated me as one. He is courteous and has a thoughtful professionalism. He periodically checks in to gain feedback for exercise progression and fatigue levels as we work.
Once People Get Inside, Is There Equipment They Can Use?
Nov 19, 2010
I was browsing through some headlines today and noticed a theme I usually don’t see… There were several articles that discussed the inaccessibility of fitness equipment for people with disabilities and ways that things are starting to change (check out two articles here and here). This has become a fairly hot topic in the field of disability and physical activity over the past several years, but it is rare to see articles in the general media about it.
