Professor X Modified X-Men Wheelchair

In true X-Men style Daniel Valdez combined a 19th century rocking chair and modern Permobil C300 power wheelchair to produce this growling steaming mutant crossbreed fantasy liquor store on wheels. Professor X would be proud of this creation. “Any dream worth having is a dream worth fighting for.” –Professor X

Fall And Rise Of A Star – Tasha Amadi

At seventeen Tasha Amadi became a quadriplegic after a diving accident training for a school swimming gala. An avid swimmer and scholar admired by her peers Tasha’s world was turned upside down. “The moment I hit the water I couldn’t feel my body. I floated around in the water face down, unable to get up. I saw blood in the water (I must have bitten my tongue) and heard my friend telling me to stop messing around and that I wasn’t being funny.” Her courage and determination saw her complete school with distinctions and go on to inspire all who meet her…

Disability Support Pension Myths And Facts

Employment assistance programs are proven worthwhile investments for people with disabilities but it’s important to look at the facts about the employment prospects of disability pensioners. The chances of an average DSP recipient obtaining ongoing full time employment in a mainstream job within 12 months of participating in an employment program is less than one in five. That is less than 20% secure full time work that would take them off social security…

Ableism A Definition Of Normal

Ableism means “to be normal.” By creating a “normal” category prejudice social attitudes and discriminatory behaviors toward persons with a disability are also created. Establishing the able body as normal in society automatically creates the default category of “abnormal” for all who don’t meet the normal group criteria. This ableism exists not only in society but extends to education, employment…

  • Important update: Professional Assistance for Living has successfully completed its transition with ILS. December 1, 2024
    The Professional Assistance for Living website has completed its transition with Independent Living Specialists. Following the acquisition of PAL in February 2024, we’re on a mission to combine our capabilities, resources, and expertise to deliver a more comprehensive range of products and services to South Australians living with a disability. You can still access all the essential […]
  • Improving Home Care Comfort with the Royale Multi-Motion Bed Range July 8, 2024
    In the world of homecare, ensuring comfort, functionality, and safety when selecting a homecare bed are top priorities. Whether you’re an Occupational Therapist looking for the right fit for your client or a caregiver aiming to enhance care quality for a loved one, the Royale Multi-Motion Bed range offers a solution that’s both highly functional […]
  • MouthPad^ by Augmental March 23, 2025
    The MouthPad^ reimagines the traditional computer mouse. It enables hands-free control of digital devices — including computers, tablets, and smartphones — using tongue and head gestures. It offers seamless Bluetooth connectivity and is compatible with all common operating systems as a wireless mouse. Custom-fitted for comfort and made with dental-grade materials, the MouthPad^ aims to… […]
  • Open-source project maps the biology of spinal cord injury in unprecedented detail June 19, 2024
    Scientists at EPFL have achieved a significant research milestone in the field of spinal cord injuries—mapping out the cellular and molecular dynamics of paralysis in unprecedented detail with their open-source project titled “Tabulae Paralytica.” Grégoire Courtine and his team have integrated cutting-edge cell and molecular mapping technologies with artificial intelligence to chart the complex molecular processes that… […]