Steven Jacobo, a paraplegic, shares several how-to videos on his YouTube channel (Steven Jacobo Vlogs) demonstrating certain independent living tasks. Steven shares a video collage documenting how he does various transfers over a three-year period. At the beginning of this…
Cole and Charisma started a YouTube channel (Roll With Cole and Charisma) where they share videos about being in an “inter-abled” relationship. Cole is a quadriplegic who uses a wheelchair. In the video below, Cole and Charisma demonstrate how Charisma…
Ahmet Cunmulaj, a T5 paraplegic, shares videos on his YouTube channel (Wheelz AC) demonstrating how he accomplishes specific independent living tasks. Ahmet states when he first got paralyzed he wondered how he was going to be able to balance while…
Learning how to get up after you fall is an important skill to learn for anyone to learn, especially a wheelchair user. Sometimes one may fall and have to troubleshoot the best method to get back up. Kristen Hart, a…
Naresh Gupta, a C5 quadriplegic, is a client working on his rehabilitation at Aim2Walk in Toronto, Canada. He demonstrates his progress with a floor to chair transfer. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3S45As_x2kE From the floor, Naresh transfers to a mat that is higher off…
Ahmet Cunmulaj, a T5 paraplegic, shares videos on his YouTube channel (WheelzAC) demonstrating how he accomplishes different independent living skills. In the video below, Ahmet shares his ability to transfer in and out of his shower with minimal accommodations. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=y3wv7A90O-Q…
Joe Stone, a C6/C7 quadriplegic, demonstrates how he accomplishes a floor to wheelchair transfer. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TOPgupwnpF4 To begin the transfer, Joe tries to align his knees up with the center of his footplate. He then gets into a high kneel position,…
Steph Aiello, a quadriplegic with limited hand function, demonstrates how she transfers to different surfaces independently. She shows how she transfers onto her bed, couch, shower chair, and toilet. Steph prefers that her wheelchair sits on carpet while transferring so…
Joseph Visaggi created a Youtube channel called “WheelzofFortune” where he shares short videos of his life using a wheelchair. Joseph demonstrates how he independently gets back into his wheelchair from being on the floor. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uMzLn768fSA Joseph starts out by getting…
Finding a safe and easy way to transfer a person with a disability is important for any caregiver. Krystina and Robyn Jackson share a how-to video on a transfer technique they have called the “Warm Embrace.” Robyn shares some advice…
