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How to Use Crutches on Stairs

Approach the stairs and have your therapist stand by for safety until confident of abilities.
Keep crutches down on lower level and do not place upward on the steps. Push down hard on the crutches with your arms. This lifts the body upward.
Then, step up first with your strong leg to the first step....

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Traveling with a Disability: 10 Tips for a Smooth Trip
Traveling with a disability is completely possible. With a proper approach to planning and organizing, you can still visit any point on the map and feel comfortable - from Kathmandu in Nepal (you can read our Nepal travel guide for more information) to Croatian Istria by the Adriatic Sea. It is because, regardless of your destination, you need always to keep your needs in mind and prepare accordingly.
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What goes up, must come down...or does it? New magnetic KissGrips!
Hi, this is Thomas Fetterman. I recently developed a great little product that puts an end to a life-long complaint; when resting my forearm crutches against walls, countertops, or tables, they often slip and crash to the ground. When it...
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My local Pennsylvania polio network has given me great resources for understanding the late effects of polio.
How The PA Polio Survivor’s Network Began Our Mission of Service www.papolionetwork.org My post-polio journey was long, painful and truly confusing. Happily,in the fall of 2013, I was finally “there”. Polio was no longer defining my life. I am a Summer...
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Are airplane lavatories wheelchair accessible? by WheelchairTravel.org
Are airplane lavatories wheelchair accessible?

by WheelchairTravel.org posted on our Blog page

Excellent, all encompassing information about airline travel accessibility.

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How to Create a Backyard Sanctuary for Kids with Disabilities
Children of all abilities and needs should have room to play and explore their world. In fact, play is so important for a child’s development that the United Nations declared play is a human right for children. Making your home a place where a child with special needs can be active takes more than a look around. You’ll want to brainstorm ways the outside can be an inclusive sanctuary for children of all abilities, too.
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Zappos Adaptive Announces Single Shoes Available for Amputees!
Click to watch Josh Sundquist tell you all about this amazing program from Zappos
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Can’t Sleep? Try These Tips Before You Call Your Doctor.
If you find yourself restless more than just occasionally, read for a few tips that can help you settle in and konk out without undergoing a sleep study or taking potentially addictive sleeping pills.
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Life Insurance for People with Disabilities: What Are the Options?

Don’t assume you can’t get a life insurance policy because you have a disability. It’s true that a disability can make it harder to get approved for life insurance, and it may also cost more. However, even with these barriers, life insurance is worthwhile for people with disabilities.

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Financial Planning: The Future Won’t Wait
The funny thing about the future is that it has a knack for becoming the present. If you have yet to prepare your finances, there is no better time than today. This is especially true if you have a disability since you also likely have personal care expenses that can burden your budget. The good news is that you don’t need a significant chunk of money stashed away to begin your future planning endeavors. Here are a few ideas to help you get started.
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Parenting with a Disability
Parenthood is an exciting adventure, but it’s not without its challenges. A new life is your responsibility, from making sure the baby’s needs are met, like food and comfort, to helping him or her reach certain developmental milestones that will build the foundation for a happy, healthy life.
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Can We Please Kill Off Crutches?
This Outside Magazine Podcast examines the limits of crutches with a guest appearance by me, Tom Fetterman (starting at 19:30).
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How to Use Crutches on Stairs
- Approach the stairs and have your therapist stand by for safety until confident of abilities.
- Keep crutches down on lower level and do not place upward on the steps. Push down hard on the crutches with your arms. This lifts the body upward.
- Then, step up first with your strong leg to the first step....
Read now