How I Roll is a unique approach to informing, educating, and entertaining people about living life confined to a wheelchair. The site is an informational resource for green (new) paraplegics.

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How To: TiLite TR Wheelchair Seat-Back Replacement (Video)

Customizing a wheelchair to fit your specific needs is key. You may want to raise your footplate.  You may want a different cushion.  You may want a higher or lower seat-back. Don’t be afraid to change up the dimensions of your wheelchair. If you don’t like how it feels you can always change it back, but you’ll never know whats “perfect” for you unless you experiment.

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6 Tips: Green Paraplegics Buying a First Wheelchair

Before You Get a New Wheelchair, Get a Clue…

I often see paraplegics in wheelchairs who’ve been given an entirely wrong setup from the start.  Meaning, when this person was originally injured someone (ie: physical therapist, doctor, blind man with 1 hand and 1 foot, etc) ordered/purchased a new custom wheelchair on their behalf.  The newly injured person has no idea (or desire at the time) as to what measurements and features are ideal for their specific situation. Years pass before this person realizes, through experience, that their wheelchair setup could be improved drastically.  Below are some simple things to consider if newly paralyzed and in the market for a wheelchair.

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Wheelchair Accessible Seating at Roger Waters “The Wall” Concert… A Small Perk of My Life;)

Lyrics Never Change, But The Meanings Do…

It’s interesting how lyrics to songs we love never change, but the meanings behind those lyrics evolve as we get older.  In middle school I would listen to Pink Floyd albums front to back, not only until I had the lyrics memorized, but until I could sing the guitar solos.  At 13 years old I don’t remember peering into the meaning behind the words.  Now, 15 years later the music sounds exactly the same as it did when I was in middle school, but for me the meanings behind the words have changed dramatically.

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