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Portraits & Stories

52 articles

26 September 2023

What goes on in the mind of the “Swiss Silver Bullet”?

We are sending the multiple world champion and Paralympics winner Marcel Hug into a “fast and furious” question marathon

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28 August 2023

“Returning to the circus ring 14 years after my accident”

Silke Pan was an acrobat until she slipped during a trapeze number and broke her back. She is now on tour again in Europe

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27 February 2023

Graduated from school – what now?

Choosing a profession is challenging for young people in wheelchairs. A year of perspectives may be helpful to get more clarity

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Society

37 articles

31 October 2022

Living in the Philippines with spinal cord injury

Things that make life easier and harder for Filipinos with SCI – reported by our Filipino author Andrea

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13 May 2022

The second life of wheelchairs

A wheelchair can be a faithful companion if well taken care of. But what happens with it after it has been sorted out?

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18 April 2022

Exploring sexuality with sexual assistants

People with disabilities in search of sexual pleasure and better well-being

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Travel & Leisure

38 articles

29 November 2023

Accessing Aloha: travel tips for Oahu, Hawaii in wheelchair

Paradise beaches, accessible activities and delicious food: our local expert gives tips for discovering the natural beauty of Hawaii's island Oahu

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14 November 2023

Growing the game: paraplegic golf

We give useful information about paragolf in Switzerland, show the most important tool and introduce people who want to make golf accessible for all

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26 October 2023

Self-defense and self-assertion in a wheelchair

Deflecting attacks with self-confidence and the right techniques. We show how it works

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Science

27 articles

25 May 2023

The wonderful world of wearables for wheelchair users

An exploration of the benefits and limitations of fitness trackers, with insights from two researchers and firsthand experience from a wheelchair user with the Apple Watch

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10 February 2023

Science – Part 4: From medical research to clinical practice

In the fourth part of our blog series on science, we look at the implementation of research results in clinical practice: How does this process work – and why does it often take so long?

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14 February 2022

Simulating disability: what works and what doesn’t?

Reconsider the purpose of disability simulation activities

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News

30 articles

24 April 2023

“We have come to stay”

The first Swiss Parliament session for people with disabilities is history. What remains of that day? What do affected persons want? We have asked them

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22 March 2023

First session for people with disabilities in the Swiss Parliament

The first session for people with disabilities is scheduled for March 24^th in Berne. Four participants explain what they want to achieve there

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01 January 2023

New year, new resolutions – new happiness?

New Year’s resolutions are part of the turn of the year like the Christmas tree is part of Christmas. Why are they good? And how do we actually accomplish our goals?

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