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  “You are the director of your own life”

  Dominik Rüedi is living his dream – as TV director, with the award-winning movie “Schwerelos” and the documentary “Swiss Ladies” “Dreams are thoughts captured in movies”. This quote from Thomas Häntsch applies perfectly to Dominik Rüedi . Because for...

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  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 Marcel Hug was born with spina bifida in 1986. When he was 10 years old, he started his first junior race, and 2010 formed the...

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  “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 Her movements are elegant, her posture is graceful, her artistic expression is enchanting. When Silke Pan performs today and stays...

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

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  Losing weight successfully with spinal paralysis

  Daisy explains how she has managed to lose over 60 kilos in a wheelchair Daisy explains how she has managed to lose over 60 kilos in a wheelchair Due to the illness, Daisy has gained 100 kilos Daisy is 30 years old and trained as a domestic services...

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  Changing sides – from patient to employee

  Three persons affected tell how they got to know SPC as patients - and why they work there today Three persons affected tell how they got to know SPC as patients - and why they work there today One who suddenly depends on a wheelchair due to an...

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  Four-legged friends on two legs. And on two wheels.

  Lucky dogs: Dogs with impairments are able to run again – thanks to a “doggie wheelchair” and how! Lucky dogs: Dogs with impairments are able to run again – thanks to a “doggie wheelchair” and how! Due to paralysis from accident or illness, after an...

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  Creativity has a healing effect on your soul

  Bracha Fischel draws with her mouth – and the help of dog Dona Bracha Fischel draws with her mouth – and the help of dog Dona Leave aside boredom for a while and enjoy the change of scenery – being allowed to do everything but not having to do...

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  Work and suffering of Frida Kahlo

  In her paintings the famous Mexican painter depicted her own tale of woe In her paintings the famous Mexican painter depicted her own tale of woe Her look is always serious. And her face catches attention immediately. The bushy eyebrows almost touch...

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  Technology in a nutshell

  A click with your mouse can change your life: Digital technologies help regain a little of their independence for tetraplegics like Cyrill Guyer A click with your mouse can change your life: Digital technologies help regain a little of their...

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  “Love, live, laugh!”

  Children using a wheelchair have an impact on siblings and parents. The Anesini-Walliser family talks about their experiences Children using a wheelchair have an impact on siblings and parents. The Anesini-Walliser family talks about their experiences...

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  Can success be slightly addictive, Heinz Frei?

  In an interview with the Community Heinz Frei talks about his unparalleled career and his “new” life In an interview with the Community Heinz Frei talks about his unparalleled career and his “new” life 63 years old (!) was Heinz Frei when he won his 35...

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  “I needed something for the heart”

  For Manuela Schär sport has always been her highest priority. Then she made room for a dog in her life and became more successful than ever. A love story For Manuela Schär sport has always been her highest priority. Then she made room for a dog in her...

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  “It matters that you don’t just give up”

  Stephen Hawking would have turned 80 in January. Despite ALS the physician proved himself capable of extraordinary achievements. Stephen Hawking would have turned 80 in January. Despite ALS the physician proved himself capable of extraordinary...

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  Andrea Dalzell — the seated nurse

  The nurse in a wheelchair took the stage during the COVID-19 pandemic The nurse in a wheelchair took the stage during the COVID-19 pandemic Andrea Dalzell is a 34-year-old medical-surgical nurse in a wheelchair and a keen activist for people with...

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  The DIY magic between the interabled couple

  YouTuber and his incredible DIY projects with his paraplegic wife YouTuber and his incredible DIY projects with his paraplegic wife Zack Nelson has a passion in repairing things. In 2012, the American started sharing his passion on his YouTube channel...

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  Amberley Snyder: the story of a paralyzed barrel racer

  Discover Amberley Snyder's journey of becoming the first paralyzed barrel racer in the United States – thanks to her resilience and passion Discover Amberley Snyder's journey of becoming the first paralyzed barrel racer in the United States – thanks to...

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  Experiences from the COVID-Intensive Care Unit – Interview with patient Zeljko Raduljevic

  Zeljko Raduljevic, who has been paralyzed since his COVID-19 disease, shares his rehab experiences at SPC Nottwil during the pandemic Zeljko Raduljevic, who has been paralyzed since his COVID-19 disease, shares his rehab experiences at SPC Nottwil...

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  Experiences from the COVID Intensive Care Unit – Interview with Speech Therapist Sarah Stierli

  Speech therapist Sarah Stierli at SPC, Nottwil, talks about her experiences in the intensive care unit during the COVID-19 pandemic Speech therapist Sarah Stierli at SPC, Nottwil, talks about her experiences in the intensive care unit during the...

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  Wheelchair burlesque: not just a fantasy!

  Directing the spotlight from the wheelchairs to the burlesque performers Directing the spotlight from the wheelchairs to the burlesque performers “As disabled people, we’re told a lot that we don’t have the right to feel sexy, that we don’t have the...

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  Wheelchair boxing: more than combat sport

  The adaptive sport igniting the inner flame and fighting disability prejudice The adaptive sport igniting the inner flame and fighting disability prejudice Boxing has always been a sport that creates different feelings. Some think it should be banned...

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  In jail with a wheelchair

  Accessibility in jails and stories of convicts in wheelchair Accessibility in jails and stories of convicts in wheelchair In a wheelchair in jail? For a long time this was a rare exception. In the past offenders with certain disabilities were often...

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  Dance artists with disability from Japan

  Discover these fascinating dance performances from Japan! Discover these fascinating dance performances from Japan! Have you ever thought of disability as a creative force in the dance world? Are you looking for a performance that evokes a "wow"...

  https://community.paraplegie.ch/en/blog/portraits-stories/dance-artists-with-disability-from-japan
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  Musicians on a wheelchair

  Some people simply live for the music, and no matter what happens, they rock on! Some people simply live for the music, and no matter what happens, they rock on! „Be challenged, challenge those around you… because CHALLENGE creates amazing results…...

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  Officially amazing: wheelchair Guinness World Records

  We are all amazing in our own way, but some are officially amazing! Meet wheelchair users who hold a Guinness World Record We are all amazing in our own way, but some are officially amazing! Meet wheelchair users who hold a Guinness World Record...

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  Batgirl and Professor X: Superheroes with SCI

  The superheroes of the comics are just like us… so how about superheroes with disabilities? The superheroes of the comics are just like us… so how about superheroes with disabilities? Who is the first superhero that comes to your mind? I am sure that...

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  Wheelchair chefs: the success stories

  Disabilities matter but ambition rules Disabilities matter but ambition rules Resuming work after spinal cord injury (SCI) is a struggle for many. Often people with SCI have difficulties to keep their pre-injury jobs because of their change of physical...

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  The eye-catching disability icebreaker

  Wheelchair covers that spark conversations and connections Wheelchair covers that spark conversations and connections How much of your childhood dreams or activities still play a part in your adulthood? In Ireland, two sisters have turned their...

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  Writing children’s literature in wheelchair

  Stories of Grandad Wheels and Franz-Joseph Huainigg Stories of Grandad Wheels and Franz-Joseph Huainigg Two men: one lives in UK and at his early 60s; another lives in Austria and reaches his middle age. This blog post tells the stories of these two...

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  Muniba Mazari: the Iron Lady of Pakistan

  Turning adversity into opportunity Turning adversity into opportunity This post is about Muniba Mazari, a lady who is wheelchair-bound since 2007. She shared her story in a TED talk about a life-changing car accident in her home country, Pakistan. She...

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