How I Can Tweeze My Eyebrows as a Quad
Watch this video on how, as a C6-7 SCI, I figured out how I can tweeze my eyebrows as a quad. Just because I have a spinal cord injury doesn’t mean I don’t like to dress nicely, put on makeup, or look good. You might also like: My Favorite Things:
What is a pressure sore? (Video)
Pressure sores and spinal cord injuries are an unfortunate pairing. Watch this video to learn the who, what, where, and why of pressures sores. And you’ll hear about my own run-in with a pressure sore and my need for constant vigilance. For additional resources on pressure sores – and how
Quadly Cooking: Middle Eastern Chili (Video)
What happens when you’re having “one of those days”? Well, something incredibly tasty might just be in store. This video is proof that even on the toughest of days, cooking with a disability can have a happy ending. Scroll down or click here to get your free copy of Quadly
How Does a Quad Put in Contacts?
Have you ever wondered how a quad with limited hand and finger function puts in contacts? Probably not. But now that you are thinking about it, I demonstrate how I take out and put in my contacts in this video.
What is Autonomic Dysreflexia? (Video)
Blood pressure. Temperature regulation. Heart rate. Did you know all these functions are affected with a higher level spinal cord injury? And have you ever heard of boosting? Watch the video to learn what you need to know about autonomic dysfunction and dysreflexia in spinal cord injuries. Please share this
Bladder and Bowel Care After Spinal Cord Injury (Video)
I know you want to ask… How does someone with a spinal cord injury go to the bathroom? Peeing and pooping is a part of life, but talking about it isn’t. Whether you have a spinal cord injury, have family or friend who just sustained a SCI, or if you’re
How a Quadriplegic Gets Dressed (Video)
After a spinal cord injury, quads and paras need to re-learn how to live life. Getting dressed is one thing to figure out. I’d said “never” too many times too count. That included saying, “I will never get dressed by myself.” Well, never say never. It took many years, but
The Basics of Spinal Cord Injuries (Video)
There’s a lot of terminology in the world of spinal cord injuries. The levels where injuries occur. What’s the difference between a paraplegic, quadriplegic, and tetraplegic? Is an injury complete or incomplete? What is the ASIA Scale? This video covers the bare bone basics of what you want to know
ParaRowing on the Ohio River
Pararowing, or adaptive rowing, has kept me in good physical – and mental – health during 2020. The first Saturday in October was a perfect day to go for a row on the Ohio River. Enjoy the scenery of Kentucky and Indiana from the river. Read more below about the
How I Go to the Bathroom on an Airplane (Video)
How do you go to the bathroom on an airplane? Well, it takes forethought like everything in life with a spinal cord injury. On shorter flights (up to four hours), I stop drinking fluids several hours before a flight. On a long overseas flights, this isn’t an option. Click on
Jenny Smith
After a spinal cord injury at 16, I discovered that a wheelchair could take me places I never dared to imagined.
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How I Can Tweeze My Eyebrows as a Quad
What is a pressure sore? (Video)
Quadly Cooking: Middle Eastern Chili (Video)
How Does a Quad Put in Contacts?
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