Dichon Doster Dichon Doster, at just 26 years old, has faced the reality of quadriplegia since his injury on September 3, 2016. Despite daily challenges, he’s working on earning his GED and dreams of returning to gaming—a passion that once brought him joy, community, and connection. With the right adaptive technology, Dichon can reclaim independence…
We need your help! There are thousands of motivated people living with paralysis that could use your help. The assistive technology devices necessary to normalize the playing field with able-bodied people are expensive and sometimes unknown to the people who need them. I cofounded @Standupforme several years ago to combat that exact issue. Not only…
In 2014, Cougar Clifford’s life took a drastic turn when he jumped into a pile of snow, shattering his C5 vertebrae. Despite this setback, Cougar’s resilience led him from St. Louis to Atlanta, where he pursued therapy at the Shepherd Center. During his time there, he discovered the vast world of adaptive activities, including adaptive…
We are providing Angel with a QuadStick™ to further his independence. Here, is some of his story. My full name is Jose Angel Avila Cuevas:), and I have been a quad from the chest down since my accident occurred 3 years ago, I went through an ATV accident with a friend that fractured my neck…
UPDATE we were able to fundraise all of the money required to present Khara with the device she needs to become more independent. Khara Winston is a go-getter. A former cosmetologist and special-effects makeup artist Khara is now a quadriplegic and working towards finding her new path in life. Khara was injured when a tire…
https://www.linkedin.com/video/embed/live/urn:li:ugcPost:6780887014091853824 Tune in to learn how the founders of Stand Up For Me, Inc. started their journey into the nonprofit world! CHARLIE MERRITT is the founder and Executive Director of Stand Up for Me, a charity supporting the independence of people with physical disabilities. He is also the VP of Business Development at Stalwart COM LLC, a veteran-owned and…
Trellis is a 34-year-old gamer from Mississippi. He suffers from Arthrogryposis: What is arthrogryposis? “Arthrogryposis, also called arthrogryposis multiplex congenita (AMC), is a term used to describe a variety of conditions involving multiple joint contractures (or stiffness). A contracture is a condition where the range of motion of a joint is limited. It may be…
“You will never feel your body again…” said the neurosurgeon after I was flown from the scene of my accident and awaited my surgery for a cervical spinal cord injury. That was 6 years ago and I can still remember the feeling of frustration not knowing how my life would continue. I realized then something…
According to a recent study, 93% of the survey group found that having an Environmental Control Unit in their home increases their independence, quality of life, and reduces the burden on their caregivers. (1) Unfortunately, due to the “high cost and lack of third-party reimbursement…”(2) most individuals who need the Smart-Home devices are unable to…
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