Tiffany Rivera turns heads when she lowers her welding helmet.
First, they stare at her tiny frame - 4-foot-9.Then they gawk at her welds, expert work for someone so young, her instructors say. What they don't see are Tiffany's daily struggles with the lifelong effects of a rare and often crippling disease: the 32 surgeries, the catheter tucked behind her jeans pocket, the diagnosis that her bowels and bladder will never function properly.
Fitness, mobility, obesity and more
These days everyone is talking about how obese teens are. Here is some information on obesity, mobility, and more that can help you maintain a healthy lifestyle. With the New Year right around the corner, start thinking about ways to improve your health whether you are obese or not.
Tiffanie Hill encourages focus on abilities rather than Spina Bifida disability
14-year-old Tiffanie Hill has not been asked to attend a social party since she was in year 5, has experienced severe bullying and has even heard an elderly woman say to her mother "they used to lock them up in my day", as a result of her disability.
Learning to drive
Teens with disabilities use adapted driving equipment and specialized strategies to learn to drive although every licensed driver must pass the same driver assessment.
CoolHubcaps.com Offers SB Tweens and Teens Personalization
One of the exhibitors at this year’s Conference really stole the interest of the tweens and teens in attendance! Coolhubcaps.com manufactures and sells custom full-color spokeguards for manual wheelchairs and powerchairs. With their products, it’s easy to show your personality on your wheels!
SB Teens Test their Limits at Kids!Camp
Kids!Camp is always a fun and exciting time but no one could have guessed at the heights to which this year’s teens would soar. Thanks to the rock climbing wall and special adapted equipment provided by Mark Gerner, this year’s teens were truly scaling their way to new heights.
New NBC Show to Feature Tween with Spina Bifida
Brock Waidmann, a 12 year old with Spina Bifida, could be Hollywood’s next big star. Brock has been cast in the role of Zeke, one of two sons on the new Paul Reiser show set to air on NBC.
