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Portraits & Stories

53 articles

23 February 2024

“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”

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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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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

40 articles

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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22 March 2024

A deep dive into the mysterious parasports classification system

An exploration of the classification of parasports, current issues with the existing system, and possible improvements suggested by elite Swiss wheelchair athletes and coaches

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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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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

31 articles

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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