Shared by ANTHONY MANNUZZA, Woodhaven, New York Living with FSHD has caused great difficulty for me in keeping my balance. I’m sure you’ve heard this many times from others who have this condition. I was about to have my shower converted into a walk-in because I was afraid of falling while showering. But then I found… Read More »
Accessibility Hack: Sandals for the shower
Accessibility Hacks, mobility aids, and tips (Part 3 of 3)
More useful tips from Paul Shay of Groton, Massachusetts. For past postings see Accessiblity Hacks Part 1 and Part 2. Reacher-Grabbers. I have four of these―one for the garage (I’ve dropped my keys more than once), two for the main living area of our house, and one for upstairs. Three of them are “cheap-o” models I got… Read More »
Rediscovering the Freedom of Bicycling
by MICHELLE CHAUVIN Sterling Heights, Michigan Bike riding is something I’ve always enjoyed. After my husband and I were married, we would drag our bikes down the stairs from our third-floor apartment for a four-mile ride and run every day after work. Seven years later we had our son, and two years after that our… Read More »
Tips for air travel with a power wheelchair
Howard Chabner, a lawyer, disabilities advocate, and long-time FSH Society Board member, loves to travel internationally and has much experience with addressing the innumerable obstacles that impeded disabled travelers. He has compiled an extensive guide to air travel with a power wheelchair, which we are pleased to share with our readers. Download here: Tips for air… Read More »
A Segway for mobility
by TOM THOMPSON, Charlotte, North Carolina The first time I ever saw a Segway I immediately recognized it as something that could possibly help my mobility. My FSHD had progressed to the point where I was having difficulty walking. At my first opportunity I went to a Segway dealership to try one. It was an amazing… Read More »