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David Poole sits in his wheelchair in a shallow river. He his casting a fishing pole.

Oct 16

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Madman David Poole Invites You to Join His Outdoor Adventures

Townsend, Montana native “Madman” David Poole is rarely, if ever, indoors. If you do catch him in a place with indoor plumbing and heating, he’s either asleep at home or at work, traveling the country with the Abilities Expo as a ...

The Ingram Family and a separate photo of Tatiana A Lee.

Betsy Bailey · Health · Medical Devices · Spina Bifida · Spinal Cord Injury · Wheel:Life

Sep 10

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SpeediCath Helps Two Users Pursue Active Lives

Last summer, Coloplast SpeediCath products were the focus of an Access Health spot on Lifetime TV. To give our readers a sneak peek before the show aired, Wheel:Life interviewed the two featured SpeediCath users, Kirk Ingram and Tatiana Lee. ...

Tim Taylor sits in his power wheelchair in front of a colorful mural.

Betsy Bailey · Assistive Technology · Entertainment · Health · Medical Devices · Spinal Cord Injury · Wheel:Life · Wheelchair Accessories

Aug 19

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Quadriplegic Vlogger Tim Taylor Educates People on SCI

Editor’s Note: On an evening in 2003, Tim Taylor went on a pizza run with his girlfriend and her sister to pick up dinner for the family. When an oncoming vehicle came into their lane, the driver swerved to miss the other car but consequently, ...

A group of women are sitting, some on couches, some in their wheelchairs, in an outside setting with palm trees in the background.

Betsy Bailey · Advocacy · Entertainment · Health · Medical Devices · Special Events · Special Offers · Spinal Cord Injury

Aug 12

3174 Views

2019 Rollettes Experience Empowers Women Who Roll Worldwide

The powerful movement of women empowering other women known as the Rollettes is at it again, as a sold-out Rollettes Experience kicks off August 15–18, 2019, in Los Angeles. More than 165 women from 10 countries including Australia, Poland, and ...

Man in sport wheelchair on outdoor basketball court

Betsy Bailey · Community Partners · Medical Devices · Special Events · Spinal Cord Injury · Wheelchair · Wheelchair Sports

Apr 17

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5 Ways to Grow Your Circle of Friends Who Roll

Friends who have rolled a mile in your shoes are precious indeed. They understand issues that others may not and can offer lifestyle suggestions or comforting advice at times when you need someone who can relate. Often though, the challenge for many ...

Betsy Bailey · Exercise · Special Events · Wheel:Life · Wheelchair · Youth Programs

Aug 20

17979 Views

Edna Serrano is a Roll Model for Strong Latina Women

Below, Edna Serrano of the Rollettes shares her story of growing up with a disability and overcoming obstacles to lead the way for other young women who roll. Edna Serrano: A Survivor From the Beginning She was only weeks old when Edna Serrano ...

Two photos, on of Tatiana Lee, the other of the Ingram family

Betsy Bailey · Spina Bifida · Spinal Cord Injury · Wheel:Life · Wheelchair

Aug 11

6895 Views

Two SpeediCath Users Tell Wheel:Life Their Stories

When Wheel:Life learned that two Coloplast SpeediCath users would be featured on an upcoming episode of Access Health, we wanted to take the opportunity to share their amazing stories with the Wheel:Life community. Get to know Tatiana Lee and Kirk ...

Monica Manley · Assistive Technology · Community Partners · Health · Special Offers · Wheel:Life · Wheelchair

Apr 27

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Introducing the Cure Ultra: Ready to Use Catheter for Men

Cure Medical has unveiled the new 16-inch Cure Ultra™ Intermittent Catheter for men who are seeking an easy-to-use, pre-lubricated catheter that will not kink. You’ll love the new Ultra catheter for men, because it’s ready to use with no ...

lisagetsocial · Exercise · Special Events · Spina Bifida · Wheel:Life · Wheelchair

Oct 14

2656 Views

Cure Medical Supports Spina Bifida Association’s Research & Awareness

Each October, the Spina Bifida Association strives to shed more light on the causes, treatment and support for this paralyzing birth condition. The goal of this year’s #BeyondAllLimits campaign by the SBA is to increase the awareness of the ...

lisagetsocial · Community Partners · Wheel:Life · Wheelchair

Jul 06

2987 Views

Hollister Supports Roll on Capitol Hill Legislative Advocacy Efforts for Wheelchair Users

The 5th Annual Roll on Capitol Hill Legislative and Advocacy Conference was held June 26 – 29, 2016 in Washington, DC. Many familiar faces, including our friends at Hollister Incorporated, were there to support advocacy efforts on behalf of ...

cure-medical-m14xl-intermittent-catheter-slogan-shot

lisagetsocial · Medical Devices · Special Events · Wheel:Life

Jun 27

2824 Views

New Cure Medical M14XL Intermittent Catheter Inspired by Spina Bifida Association Event

Getting involved in events and associations that offer resources related to your disability is a great idea! We encourage everyone who visits Wheel:Life to get connected with a group of peers for support, for all the fun you can have and for all the ...

lisagetsocial · Community Partners · Medical Devices · Special Events · Wheel:Life

May 01

3131 Views

Wheel:Life Joins the Comfort Medical Family

It’s a great day at Wheel:Life because we are now part of the Comfort Medical family! With more than 26,000 followers on social media, we served more than 100,000 website visitors with lifestyle resources in 2015. To help us expand our ...

lisagetsocial · Medical Devices · Spina Bifida · Spinal Cord Injury · Wheelchair

Apr 25

2980 Views

A New Digital Experience with Hollister Incorporated

Hollister is known for developing trusted healthcare products, designed to make the lives of those facing healthcare needs, easier. With a main focus on serving individuals with neurogenic bladder and bowel dysfunction, as well as supporting the ...

lisagetsocial · Community Partners · Health · Medical Devices · Wheel:Life

Aug 24

2966 Views

Keep the Chemicals Out of Your Kids’ Catheters with Cure Medical

Parents only want what’s best for their children and keeping them safe from harmful chemicals is becoming an everyday battle. This is especially true for parents whose children use wheelchairs. Kids who have Spina Bifida, for example, may be ...

lisagetsocial · Community Partners · Medical Devices · Spinal Cord Injury

Apr 06

3583 Views

Apogee Essentials Intermittent Catheters: Quality at an Affordable Price

Developed based on feedback from healthcare professionals and consumers who are facing declining reimbursement rates, Hollister Incorporated has developed the Apogee EssentialsTM line of intermittent catheters. The Apogee Essentials line offers ...

lisagetsocial · Medical Devices

Feb 17

9299 Views

The Melio Self-Emptying Leg Bag System Brings Innovation to a Tedious Task

Urinary leg bags are commonly used by people who have neurogenic bladder due to paralysis, multiple sclerosis or another condition. Many people choose to increase their independence and mobility with discreet, convenient leg bags, but most ...

lisagetsocial · Community Partners · Medical Devices · Special Offers · Spinal Cord Injury · Wheel:Life · Wheelchair

Mar 27

6975 Views

The New Cure Hydrophilic Catheter: What You Should Know

With so many options for intermittent catheters available on the market today, it’s hard to keep up with the changes and differences between brands and styles, especially if you have used the same type of catheter for many years. That’s why ...