Media Highlights Black Trans Model in a Wheelchair
Aaron Rose Phillippe at the Met Gala Aaron Rose Phillippe, a Black transgender model with cerebral palsy, made an appearance at the Met Gala this past Monday. “It feels like the world has been sending a message to people like me—whether it’s because I’m Black, trans, or disabled—that I don’t belong in these major industries, […]
Overwhelming Attention: Transgender Quadruple Amputee Aariana Rose Philip Is the First Guest in a Wheelchair at the Met Gala
Transgender Model Makes History at the Met Gala Transgender model Ariana Rose Phillippe has reportedly achieved a historic milestone by being the first attendee in a wheelchair at the Met Gala in its 78-year history. Philippe, who is an Antiguan-American model and musician living with quadriplegic cerebral palsy, made waves in 2018 when she became […]
Lindsey Vonn spotted in a wheelchair at the airport following her Olympic accident
Lindsey Vonn, the renowned American skier, was seen being pushed in a wheelchair at Los Angeles Airport over the weekend. This comes as she continues to recover from a serious injury sustained during the Winter Olympics in February.
Arkansas’s new police chief Robert Ephlin steps down after a video shows him slapping a man in a wheelchair and putting him in a headlock.
An Arkansas police chief has stepped down after only 13 days in office, following accusations of physical assault on a man in a wheelchair during a confrontation that was caught on video. Robert Eflin, the Osceola Police Chief, submitted his resignation to Mayor Joe Harris Jr. after a video of the incident gained significant attention. […]
Harlem woman has a rough fall in her faulty wheelchair
Wheelchair Incident Strands Woman on Icy Sidewalk Susan King encountered a challenging situation when her wheelchair became stuck on an icy patch. The 66-year-old was navigating a Harlem sidewalk when her electric wheelchair hit a heap of snow and slush outside an M&T Bank. She struggled to maintain her balance. “I won’t back down from […]
Snow accumulates at NYC bus stop near cancer center for days, blocking access for wheelchair and cane users
Passengers have expressed frustration over several bus stops in the city, including one near Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center, which remain hazardous more than a few days after Winter Storm Fern. The lingering snow has forced commuters, some with mobility aids, to navigate narrow and slippery roads to board buses or, in some cases, to […]
Veteran in Wyoming Gets Accessible Home with Wheelchair Features
New Home for U.S. Army Veteran in Wyoming U.S. Army veterans and their families are now able to enjoy a special kind of home, courtesy of the nonprofit organization Homes for Our Troops. On Saturday, Army Staff Sergeant Brian Price officially entered his newly designed home in Casper, Wyoming, receiving the keys during a ceremony […]
Eric Dane delivers a strong message while being seen in a wheelchair during his fight with ALS
Eric Dane Continues the Fight Against ALS Eric Dane is still holding on in his battle with ALS. This week, the actor was seen in an electric wheelchair at an airport in Washington, DC, where he offered words of encouragement to a paparazzo. “Preserve your faith, man,” Dane said in a strong voice, as captured […]
Tim Curry discusses his health and wheelchair use following his stroke in 2012.
Tim Curry Reflects on Health Post-Stroke at 50th Anniversary of Rocky Horror Tim Curry has shared insights into his health journey 13 years after suffering a severe stroke. During a special event celebrating the 50th anniversary of The Rocky Horror Picture Show on September 26, the 79-year-old actor, now reliant on a wheelchair, offered fans […]
High school football player hurt in a body slam goes to the game in a wheelchair
Michigan High School Football Player Visits Team After Injury Colton Mims, a 15-year-old player from Lakeshore High School in Michigan, recently visited his teammates in a wheelchair after suffering a serious injury—his spine was broken during a game. This unfortunate incident occurred when a player from Kalamazoo Central High School collided with him. Colton’s mother, […]