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Sept. 23
This is what I mean by a transformer wheelchair, I’m sure by the end of one day pieces would be falling off due to my CP. Someone should take the song by the Eurythmics and turn it into Demolitionary Man as the CP theme song.

July 24,
First US National Park to Offer Heavy-Duty Wheelchairs for Disabled Visitors to Enjoy the Scenery

July 10,
A new water park in San Antonio is making sure kids with disabilities don't miss out on the splashing fun this summer.

June 29
The first black Barbie to use a wheelchair is here, and people are loving the message it sends to kids
I like how she comes with her own ramp, as she can tackle anything that gets in her way! I always thought that it would be cool to have a ramp the rotated around my electric chair, it would rest in back of me and when needed, it could rotate from back to forward, over my head. It could also double as a roof in bad weather.
June 29,
50 States. 50 labels. One way to score $100* - MTN DEW®
I wonder if anyone has done the math to see how much it cost to collect of 50 bottles in order to win the $100? Maybe MTN DEW figured people are traveling anyway for festivals so they could use some extra cash.I can see, if they come in 6 packs, people trading them as they do with Olympic pins.
June 13,
This reminds me when I used to go to Skate Land, I would get go on the rink once an hour with three guards. One would push me while one skate in front and the other would protect our 6.

Jun 13,
I really do not know how much work would get done during those late nights during finals? This is the type of thing people wanted to design to get me of my knees when I do my art.

May 2,
Special Needs Drum Corps To Make History By Competing At World Championships

Wheelchair-Friendly Tiny Houses Could be a “Big” Option for People With Disabilities

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If I had the money, I would invest in property to run water and electric hook ups all through out the place. I have been seeing a lot of these types of blogs.

It is a great idea for many reasons, consider the amount of money PWDs throw away on just renting. Also the fact that we live in one place for most of our lives due to affordability. Would buying tiny houses also save tax payers money, if programs were setup to buy, rather then live 40-60 year in subsidized housing?

I am sure people still have to rent the land to park just as a trailer park. The tiny option may be the way for PWDs to be included in the latest housing trend. I think it would cool to start a Gimp commune.

The King Gimp Documentary Series (Repackage)

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The short documentary King Gimp follows the life of Dan Keplinger from age 13 until his graduation from college. This award-winning film documents the struggle of an individual with cerebral palsy entering the mainstream as well as the birth of an artist.

King Gimp began when University of Maryland film producers Susan Hadary and William Whiteford began filming for Beginning with Bong, an educational documentary video on the lives of six children of different ages and disabilities attending mainstream schools. Among them was Bong Delrosario, who later starred in the HBO Special Bong & Donnell, and a young spirited "Danny" Keplinger.

The film King Gimp documents Dan's joys and frustrations including the freedom granted by his first power wheelchair, his rebellion against using a computer-generated voice, his everyday strides for independence, and his most life altering discovery--art.

"Exhilarating but far from embarrassing…"-- New York Times

In 2000, King Gimp won the prestigious Oscar Award® for best short documentary from the Academy of Motion Picture Arts & Sciences. At the Oscar Awards event, Dan Keplinger was so excited he leapt from his wheelchair. "Most people thought I was having a seizure, but I was only jumping for joy," Dan later explained to reporters.

"Don’t wake up Dan Keplinger, because he’s not dreaming..."
-- USA Today

King Gimp has been broadcast on HBO and has received many other high profile awards and recognitions including a Peabody Award, National EMMY Nomination and The New York Festivals Media Disability Awareness Award.

This film is often used by schools, universities and disability organizations as an educational tool to teach disability awareness and inclusion. King Gimp is exclusively distributed by Video Press, as well as two follow-up programs: The King's Miracle and The King of Arts. (A school version of King Gimp is also available with adult-rated language removed.)
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King Gimp: For Students

Special director's cut of King Gimp with adult-rated language removed and additional therapy footage. Closed captioned for the hearing impaired. Coming Soon 
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King Gimp: Long Live the King

The King's Miracle: From the moment King Gimp wins an Oscar®, the miracle starts Dan on a new journey.

The King of Arts: Explore the richness of a virtual gallery of Dan’s paintings and hear his commentary on being a professional artist.
 People across the country have been inspired by Dan’s Success. Through his speaking engagements, audiences learn how the world as we know it has inherent obstacles that can be overachieved with perseverance, patience, determination and a winning, fighting spirit.

Screen the movie King Gimp and participate in an interactive question and answer ceremony about the movie, Dan’s personal life, and Dan’s career as a successful fine artist.