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Videos
Interviews
12-18-2019
Jason tells his story about living with a high (C4) spinal cord injury
Ryan tells his story about his spinal cord injury
Terry Thorndale and her SCI story
Cane and Walker Use
12-18-2019
Cane Use
Using a Straight Cane
Using a Quad Cane
Fitting a Cane
Standing and Walking with a Cane
Going Up and Down Stairs Using a Cane
Going Up and Down a Curb Using a Cane
Getting Into and Out of a Vehicle With a Cane
Walker Use
Using a Standard Walker
Using a Rolling Walker
Using a Rollator
Standing to Sitting With a Walker
Sitting to Standing With a Walker
Walking and Turning With a Walker
Going Up Stairs With a Walker
Going Down Stairs With a Walker
Going Up and Down Curbs With a Walker
Getting In and Out of Vehicles With a Walker
Fitting a Walker
Vehicle/Equipment Transfers
12-18-2019
Vehicle Transfers
Wheelchair To and From Car Transfer Example
Wheelchair to Crew Cab Pickup Truck Transfer Example
Equipment Transfers
Wheelchair To and From Cart Transfer Example
Wheelchair To and From Lawnmower Transfer Example
Wheelchair To and From Skid Loader Transfer Example
Wheelchair To and From Tractor Transfer Example
Wheelchair to Boat Transfer Example
General Transfers
12-6-2018
Independent Transfers
Wheelchair to Couch Unassisted Transfer Instructions
Minimum Assist Transfers
Donning a Gait Belt
Wheelchair to Bed Transfer
Bed to Wheelchair Transfer
Wheelchair to Toilet Transfer
Wheelchair to Shower Transfer
Shower to Wheelchair Transfer
Moderate Assist Transfers:
Sit to Stand Using Gait Belt
Wheelchair to Shower Transfer
Shower to Wheelchair Transfer
Sitting to Side-lying Transfer
Side-lying to Sitting Transfer
Dependent Transfers
Wheelchair to Even Surface Transfer Instructions
Stroke Video Library
12-6-2018
Welcome to the KARRN Stroke Library
There are multiple aspects of daily life that are affected when you or a loved one has a stroke. Please click on the links below to learn more about areas of concern for you.
General problems after stroke
General after care
Prevention
Falls
Transfers
Moving in bed
Alter Ur Ego Video
3-1-2018
Our KARRN member and fashion designer Heidi McKenzie was the opening speaker at the (dis)ABLED BEAUTY exhibit. Congrats, and great interview about your Alter Ur Ego company, Heidi! Click below to view!
Health Partners group in Boone County
7-12-2017
The Health and Wellness Initiative team at UK’s Human Development Institute is excited to announce that we are now offering a FREE Health Partners group in Boone County in Northern Kentucky! Please disseminate this information and flyer (by email, Facebook, social media, newsletters, etc.) to any of your contacts in the area who might be interested in participating in this program or who may be able to disseminate this information to others. As a reminder, this is a free holistic health program for adults aged 16+ with a disability and a health partner of their choice such as a family member, caregiver, or other support person. For more information, watch this video
Location: Boone Co Cooperative Extension Office, 6028 Camp Ernst Rd. Burlington, KY 41005
Dates: August 1, 8, 15, 22, 29 and Sept 5 with 6 monthly follow-up meetings after initial programming
Time: 2:00-4:00pm OR 5:30-7:30pm (Choose which group works best)
Deadline to enroll is July 31. Please do not hesitate to contact HDI with questions or send participants their way. Thank you for your help in spreading the word!
The Cure Map Documentary Visits Lexington
5-4-2017
KARRN members Sasha Rabchevsky (plus his students and post-docs in his lab) and Jason Jones (plus his family) recently participated in interviews for The Cure Map’s project. Lexington was its 18th stop. In the filmmakers’ own words, “Over the next year, two women, a dog named Milo, and a lineup of friends and collaborators will be traveling around the country. So here we are, beginning our efforts to make a difference. To educate the world about current Spinal Cord Injury research; why it always seems so close yet so far away, and to inspire faith in its future. To share the many stories of people affected by paralysis … we are wildly determined and maybe a little crazy. So if we can help find a cure for paralysis in any way by making this film, then we will have accomplished what we set out to do.”
KARRN members receive Reach Awards to attend No Barriers USA
5-4-2017
Congrats to Heidi McKenzie and Brandy Brock, who have received scholarships to attend the 2017 No Barriers Summit in North Tahoe, CA! This organization encourages people of all abilities and with all types of challenges to push past their boundaries and see what they are capable of achieving. Erik Weihenmayer, its founder, has a personal foundation called the “Reach Foundation.” The Reach Award acknowledges individuals who have broken through personal barriers in order to elevate their family, their community and the world. Summit activities include Adventure, Sports and Recreation; Arts & Culture; and Educational Sessions. KARRN member Sasha Rabchevsky has been attending for years. Have fun, everyone!''
