by Phil - 31 January 2010
Today I read an article in the SPIEGEL online news magazine. Researchers have found that sitting is bad for one’s health. Sports in the evening make not much difference when one sits too long during the day. They recommend standing up and walking around and do little things for five minutes every three quarters of an hour or so. (Original source: Elin Ekblom-Bak of Karolinska Institute in Stockholm in the "British Journal of Sports Medicine".)
How (Un)Healthy is Wheeling? continues »
by Sean - 30 January 2010
I receive Google Alerts on a variety of keywords I want to be aware of. One of them is, obviously, BIID. A recent alert pointed me to the course outline for a class on Social Work and Disability, out of McMaster University in Ontario, Canada. I was rather surprised, but quite pleased.
Students of Social Work Learning About BIID In Ontario continues »
by Elisabeth - 29 January 2010
Some of you have asked me how I explain to others why I wheel. And then you shared with me that though my explanation might work, you feel the truth is necessary. But is it? Is it necessary for others or is it necessary for you?
To Tell The Truth Or Not – That’s A Question continues »
by Chloe - 28 January 2010
My ski season was delayed on account of financial considerations; but here I go again. It surprised me how much BIID was on my mind during the first ski day, since things have been relatively peaceful on that front. Several factors may have contributed to this.
Ski Season Again continues »
by Phil - 27 January 2010
Being in and moving with a wheelchair is great. It brings a lot of relief. Sometimes I even get euphoric. But I am not courageous enough to show myself where I know people. I wouldn’t know what to tell them. Living on the 6th floor of an old house with no lift, how could I have to use a wheelchair, but be able to carry it 6 storeys up and down?
Wheeling For Cowards continues »