was in another accident that left him with a C6-C7 spinal cord injury. Although Steve has a bachelors degree in computer programming from Goodwill Industries, he was not able to find a job, even though he had sent out over 300 resumes. At that point, Steve and his wife Heather began their own business—Handi Signs. With Steve’s computer and graphic experience and Heather’s business sense, they started this business in the year 2000. Since then, they have made signs for clients in many states.
Krazy Ken Graffix: My name is Kenneth Anglen, I’m thirty-three years old; in 1993 I was involved in a motorcycle accident leaving me a C6 level quadriplegic. After a yearlong stay in different hospitals, undergoing several operations and completing Rehabilitation, I felt the need to attend college and learn a new skill in order to return to the working population. In 1999 I graduated from Metropolitan Community College with an associate degree in electronic imaging and graphics. After an unsuccessful attempt, due to lack of experience, in gaining employment, I launched Krazy Ken Graffix. A free-lance graphics house where I individually work with clients, on a personal level, to create artwork, logo designs, and web site layout. Krzykengrfx@theglobe.com PetDecals.com: We specialize in creating high-quality, weather-proof stickers from your photos of pets, family, friends, or even computer graphics that you upload or email us. Whether you want to make just one or two stickers or create thousands to distribute, we can service your needs! Steve and Heather Hill.
Pie*Medical Corp.: Roy Abell, Chairman/Founder. Roy is a quadriplegic and out of his personal needs created the PIE* System and founded PIE* Medical Corp. This educational site is prepared for the medical professional, yet...we have kept in mind the individuals with chronic bowel problems. Onsight: This site is designed to help you understand the issue of cumulative trauma, and to make informed decisions about your relationship to computing. Most people are not as comfortable as they can be, wasting energy, and putting up with sore necks and shoulders. Some are getting seriously injured. It doesn’t have to happen. Onsight founder Gary Karp has used a wheelchair since 1973 when, at the age of 18 he fell from a tree and sustained a spinal cord injury. Gary’s two books, Choosing a Wheelchair and Life on Wheels, have been published. Life on Wheels is a must read for new SCI’s and their families.
Randy Rogers: My name is Randy, I live in a small
South Georgia town near Valdosta, Georgia. I’m 32, divorced. I injured my spinal cord 7 years ago that left me paralyzed. I’m lucky that I’m able to live pretty much independently. I got my first computer 5 years ago. It basically changed my life in that it gave me the chance to do things I have never imagined. I wanted to learn more and more about webpage design, and still do. So it’s an ongoing learning experience for me. I’ve built numerous personal and business websites.
Mobilizer torso support system: “A Dream Come True.” An Idaho company dedicated to the development of safety and assistive products that give the disabled community of the world a new rudiment of independence, while creating jobs for the challenged. Rick Williams, a Paraplegic, inventor, was a ship-fitter/welder prior to his accident in 1985. Since his recovery he has operated Williams Welding Company, an R&D welding and wheelchair repair shop. Rick developed the Mobilizer out of the need to have more control and freedom of movement from his own wheelchair.
Service Dogs Training School: Debbie uses a wheelchair due to True failed lubar spine surgery and scar tissue in the nerve root. She has formed the school, which is a nonprofit society. “We train dogs for use by folks with disabilities. The person who will be using the dog never pays for the cost of the dog, but do pay an application fee (usually about $100—$150) and the cost of the dog’s vest, leash, collar and backpacks. Assistance dogs, or mobility dogs, are trained to aid in things like opening and closing doors, opening cupboards, turn on and off lights, pick up things that are dropped, take off shoes and socks, pull up covers or pull them down, as well as a lot of other things.”
The Cripper: Quadriplegic John Sutherland has designed and patented an innovative tool for quads with wrist movement. This tool may make life a little better for quadriplegics who have use of their Tenodesis muscle in the forearm which pulls the hand back. The movement is common in quads with spinal cord injury at Cervical vertebra 5th, 6th, or 7th level. No grip or finger movement is needed.
Handiflex: FDA approved. Has been recognized to be the most comprehensive Physical Therapy exercise equipment available today for every man, woman and child with SCI or related trauma. Handiflex was developed and engineered with scientific precision by Bruno Roman, a paraplegic. Handiflex meets the therapeutic needs and demands of physical therapy at home and in rehabilitation and fitness centers.
Global Access Travel: A global access company that is about telling you, the disabled traveler, how to access Sydney, one of the world’s greatest cities. “I am a Sydney
