Complete Healing: Reclaiming Lost Ground
Recovering from flap surgery, Tim Gilmer seeks to complete his healing with a wine country reunion
June 2018
Eric Howk. The Man
Eric Howk just won a Grammy. His band, Portugal. The Man, has two of the biggest hits of the year. And he is living his dream touring the world and playing guitar. Ian Ruder sat down with Howk to find out what it’s like being one of the most visible wheelchair-using musicians in the world, what life is like on the road and what went on behind the scenes at the Grammys.
Rolling with Dad
A father’s broken leg provided a unique opportunity to spend time together as wheelchair users.
Ed Suhr: Staying Flexible
There are so many frustrations, if we’re not ready to take those with a little bit of humor and some flexibility, we’re going to be screwed.
Diane Ketelsen Loves a Challenge
Aspiring sports photographer Diane Ketelsen was studying fashion design when she took a photography class, and it changed her direction. “I fell in love with the photographic image and I knew it was something I wanted to get into,” she says.
Healing Through Activism, Memoir Writing
HolLynn D’Lil was one of hundreds who participated in the historic demonstrations to get one of the earliest disability rights regulations signed. Now D’Lil has gathered up her memorabilia and self-published it.
May 2018
Dallas Jordan Disbro: Using Financial Skills for Good
Two years ago, he was in the hospital recovering from SCI. Today he is organizing a hugely successful fundraiser for his local chapter of United Spinal.
3 Instagram Wheelers to Follow
As it turns out we really do want to see photos of what your dog just did. In addition to keeping up with family and friends, we can also follow accounts of interesting people, including the three briefly profiled here.
April 2018
Van Brooks Keeping His Community SAFE
Van Brooks’ free education-centered nonprofit for kids is transforming his Baltimore community.
Man About Town José Hernandez
José’s road to being an outspoken advocate started when he attended a meeting of United Spinal’s New York City chapter.
