Almost 30 Years Of “Wheelchair knowhow”

 

YES, WE’VE PROBABLY BEEN DOWN “THAT ROAD”

About

The SwagStaffs 

Stephen was injured in a diving accident in 1996 at the age of 19.  As a result of this, he sustained a spinal cord injury at his 5th cervical vertebrae, rendering him a quadriplegic. Stephen married his high-school sweetheart, Julie, in December 1999 and together have sought to live life to its fullest despite many difficult “storms” life has brought their way. They reside in New Brunswick, Canada with their two dogs Charlie (service dog) and Huxley (in service training). Together they find joy in spending time with family, traveling, enjoying the great outdoors, and most of all, Loving God and Serving Others. Be sure to check out the Swags story.

What Others Are Saying About SwagAbility

“Combining his professional experience with his own disability journey, Stephen has insight into many of the issues that impact people with physical disability – including assistive technology, travel with a disability, service animals, caregiving, accessibility, etc. Stephen and the whole “Swag_staff” team are a helpful resource.”

Pam McCaskill

Occupational Therapist, Wheelchair Seating Specialist, Stan Cassidy Centre for Rehabilitation

“Stephen offers a positive and curious energy when faced with accessibility challenges, allowing him the ability to think outside the box and overcome barriers he has faced through his lived experience with a spinal cord injury. It has been a pleasure working with Stephen, developing custom technology solutions for access to gaming and other daily tasks. His efforts to help others become inspired to find their own accessible solutions is inspiring and commendable!”

Rachelle Bernier, MScE, PEng

Rehabilitation Engineering/Assistive Technology Services, Stan Cassidy Centre for Rehabilitation

“Stephen’s openness to try new things and willingness to work hard to find solutions to his own challenges and the challenges of others is remarkable. He has a strong dedication to improving the lives of people with disabilities and is passionate about creating a more inclusive space for everyone. Stephen can identify ways to adapt tasks to better meet his needs and in doing so, provides ideas for other users who may benefit from doing tasks the same way. He is committed to the activities he starts and will find creative solutions to complete the tasks in front of him. It has been a pleasure to work and collaborate with Stephen.”

Emma Croken

Occupational Therapist working in Technology, Stan Cassidy Centre for Rehabilitation

“ With over two decades of personal experience living with a Spinal Cord Injury (SCI), Stephen possesses a level of credibility that is unmatched when it comes to reviewing and sharing insights about all things accessible. His profound familiarity with the challenges and nuances of navigating life with an SCI renders him an expertise in discerning what truly matters when engaging in meaningful leisure activities. Having worked with Stephen as his inpatient Recreation Therapist, I take great pride in observing him proactively participate in wholesome leisure pursuits that actively contribute to his emotional and physical well-being. Stephen’s understanding of the recommendations for maintaining a healthy lifestyle while managing an SCI is commendable, making him a worthy source of valuable information for anyone seeking to embrace an accessible lifestyle.”

Chelsea Crockford

Certified Therapeutic Recreation Specialist, Stan Cassidy Centre for Rehabilitation

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