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Portraits & Stories

56 Articles

27 February 2025

Peer Coaching – Life advice from other affected people

With myPeer, Therese Kämpfer creates a coaching program that offers advice for all kinds of illness, addiction, or personal hardship.

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27 January 2025

“Thanks to the stoma, I have regained my quality of life”

Are you dealing with an artificial opening of the colon? Karsten Hain shares how the stoma changed his life.

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28 May 2024

A wheelchair user helps bring accessibility to India

After an accident left him paralyzed, Prateek Khandelwal has founded two startups to promote wheelchair accessibility in India

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Society

38 Articles

16 July 2024

Are pedestrians happier than wheelchair users?

Long-term SPC urologist Professor Jürgen Pannek reveals fascinating insights about how people with spinal cord injury cope on a daily basis and what quality of life means

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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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Travel & Leisure

39 Articles

15 April 2025

Maps and apps to find wheelchair accessible places in Switzerland

Looking for wheelchair-friendly destinations? Discover accessibility maps like Ginto, Google Maps and Wheelmap that make travelling in Switzerland easier.

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03 October 2024

Ice skating in a wheelchair - with the ice glider

Thanks to the ice glider, wheelchair users can also skate on the ice. Find out where in Switzerland you can do this.

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18 April 2024

Accessible activities in Liechtenstein

Discover the Principality of Liechtenstein in wheelchair, from exploring cultural sites and trails to enjoying delicious food

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Science

29 Articles

07 March 2025

Are women with spinal cord injury at a disadvantage?

Women with spinal cord injury are often at a disadvantage compared to men – in research, medical care, and support services. To mark International Women's Day 2025, we review the situation to identify areas where action is urgently needed.

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11 July 2024

An exploration of the holistic pathways of Ayurveda

Ayurvedic treatment for spinal cord injury aims to alleviate symptoms and promote overall well-being through various natural methods, but evidence for its effectiveness is lacking.

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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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News

32 Articles

23 August 2024

Exploring the Paralympic Games in Paris 2024

Dive into the Paralympics in Paris from August 28 to September 8! Discover the Swiss stars, be inspired by the Refugee team, and check out where you can watch the Games.

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11 December 2023

Oh, how joyful? Gifts that are truly enjoyable

“Dear Santa, how do I find meaningful gifts?” We have a few inspirations for your wish list.

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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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