March 16, 2016
Unspoken Love
In 1992 my boyfriend, my soulmate was shot several times and left for dead. In ...
The Blogs
February 25, 2016
Power to the Chair
Over the past few months I’ve been on a quest for a new power chair. ...
January 6, 2016
Reveca Torres- New Mobility’s Person of the Year
Regardless of whether you have experienced her beaming smile in person, or heard of her ...
January 5, 2016
Over-Treads: DIY Knobby Wheelchair Wheels
If you are a wheelchair user, you have doubtless come across situations when a knobby ...
December 21, 2015
West Livaudais – High Roller #20
There are times when things seem so obvious and simple that it’s hard to believe ...
November 20, 2015
Smart Stuff: Tech and Gadgets Making My Quad-Life Easier
I am THAT person who until recently finally retired her old Nokia brick phone and ...
October 19, 2015
Sex After Spinal Cord Injury
Last month as part of the ReelAbilities Film Festival Chicago BACKBONES hosted Sexy Saturday with ...
October 7, 2015
Cannabis and Spinal Cord Injury
People reach out to BACKBONES looking for peer support or connections but often times they ...
August 17, 2015
A Chef on Wheels!
On the day of college graduation students feel hopeful, invincible, and ready to embark on ...
July 17, 2015
David McCauley – High Roller #19
“Creation is not always about art. It’s about collaborating and making things happen!”- David McCauley ...