Gift ideas for people in wheelchairs//my favorite things and things on my Christmas wish list

Black Friday is right around the corner and to help you guys kick off your holiday shopping I wanted to put together a list of my favorite things that make life in a wheelchair better. These gift ideas for people in wheelchairs will help you shop for a loved one in a wheelchair or if you are in a wheelchair will help you make your Christmas wish list! These things are all things I love as well as a few things that I wish I had!
#giftideas2021 #wheelchairstuff #blackfridaycountdown
There is a surprise at the end so make sure you watch the whole video!
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Links to all of the things in the video:
Disability Icon Fitness Program (Buy One, Give One Deal):
www.trainerize...
Pushrim Covers and Tire Socks:
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Cupholder:
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Contigo Cup:
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Reacher:
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Cutting Board:
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Heated Throw Blanket:
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Pocket warmers:
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Toque with Light:
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Riding Gloves:
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Neck Massager:
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Strangers Think my Girlfriend is my Nurse:
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Samsung Headphones:
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Roomba:
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Wheelchair Winter Blanket:
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[@westiepower2020]

Ahhh, I knew I should re-watch more of these older videos. I didn’t really understand about these push-rim covers because I don’t really know the parts of a wheelchair (as I am A-B). After watching your hubby doing “Day in The Life” video, I understand better. I wondered how easy/hard is to get propulsion and now I think I know.

[@PrincessBrittannie]

Vacuuming and mopping, the banes of my cleaning existence. You're definitely not alone! :) Hundred dollars is generous of you!

[@EmpoweredPara]

I knew I wasn't alone!

[@hbhb7900]

We call the boards with a groove, a carving board.

[@TheChronicExplorer]

Oh so many things to add to my list! Im equally obsessed with my heated blanket honestly couldn't live in Canada without it!

[@EmpoweredPara]

I knew I wasn't alone lol! Love my blanket so much!

[@Jaggededge112]

I use a jellas reacher, I love it. It folds up and fits in the pocket of my wheelchair. I also have a really awesome cup holder and phone holder. I got them all off of Amazon. I also use bicycling gloves.

[@Jaggededge112]

Great list.

[@EmpoweredPara]

I'll have to look up that reacher!

[@Jaggededge112]

@@EmpoweredPara I emailed you several items that I personally use that I highly recommend.

[@Jaggededge112]

@@EmpoweredPara sorry if it was too many emails I couldn’t get them into one email. I wasn’t trying to spam you.

[@EmpoweredPara]

@@Jaggededge112 got them! Thanks!

[@keyup2626]

Fantastic reviews I especially like the wheelchair tire covers, I think they will be great around the house. Squirmy and Grubb are a awesome couple, when I feel down their always very uplifting. Thank you for the super channel. $100 dollars, that’s very sweet to do that.

[@EmpoweredPara]

Thanks! Good luck with with giveaway!

[@keyup2626]

@@EmpoweredPara thanks

[@stephanieandgreggpar]

Your daughter is adorable!

[@EmpoweredPara]

Thank you!

[@ryanmuir4819]

Reachers are a great idea for gift ideas. Before I had my accident I used to work at our local Medichair store have bought a few over the years. I also love the light in your toque. That looks so bright. Those tire socks look pretty cool as well. I wonder if you or anyone else reading this knows of a good source for tire socks for powerchair tires? Lastly I also love Shane's book too. I have both of this books as of now in Audiobook form. They're awesome and hilarious!!

[@EmpoweredPara]

Took a quick look and didn't find anything. Sorry!

[@ryanmuir4819]

@@EmpoweredPara No problem, thanks very much. I really appreciate it.

[@gas8661]

Great gifts. Those tire grips sound perfect. I have been looking at rain coats and the Wheelchair blankets for feet/laps for a while now. $100 gift card sweet prize. #26 Thanks for always being so open an honest with your videos.

[@EmpoweredPara]

The covers are awesome! Good luck!

[@chandahagen5119]

Roomba is the best thing I ever bought!

[@EmpoweredPara]

Now I am jealous lol. Maybe I'll get it this year!

[@denisewilson9599]

100 dollars. This video was so helpful. I am in rehab now with a broken ankle surgery just done on it. Happy Holidays to you and your family.

[@EmpoweredPara]

Happy holidays! I hope you have a speedy recovery!

[@nathaliemayrand5776]

I have 26 inch tires! Thanks for another awesome video!

[@EmpoweredPara]

You're welcome! Good luck!

[@jadkins1517]

$100 you're the best.. and your daughter is adorable!

[@EmpoweredPara]

Thanks! Good luck with the giveaway!

[@barbaradaley]

SSG is a brand of glove that you can get from Greenhawk, which has stores across Canada. Fun fact: Greenhawk started as a shop in a trailer on the backside of Woodbine Racetrack. They are a true success story.

[@EmpoweredPara]

Wow! That's cool! I love those gloves. Is there a link for Greenhawk?

[@jeremyphelps9434]

#26 inch tire for 22 years now, C7 quad living on section 8 receive less than $900 a month using regular non-coated NaturalFit Handrims had to stop playing sports approximately 10 or 11 years ago due to shoulder Issues since I was only eight months post injury when I started playing any type of sport from basketball all the way to quad Rugby which was the last sport I played after helping to get the very first team for the state of Virginia started many years ago

[@EmpoweredPara]

Congratulations Jeremy! You are the winner of the push rim cover! Please send me an email at [e-mail] to claim your prize!

[@katelynszerencsei6554]

#26in wheels 🙃 $100 omg Jamie is such a mood lol I gave it away and regretted it 😅 love it merry Christmas 🎄

[@EmpoweredPara]

Awesome! Good luck! So far there's only a few of you so good odds!

[@Hannah-cy3ri]

Last year I moved from a place where it rains around 30 days a year to a place where it rains... much more than that so a lot of these suggestions were super helpful to me. I'd love to put my name in for the $100 gift card, I love to give gifts to everyone but sometimes the budget doesn't all it.

[@EmpoweredPara]

I'll add you you the draw! Good luck!

[@gjj1]

AWESOME! 26" tire!

[@EmpoweredPara]

Good luck!

[@solimarlugo3539]

$100 I really hate vacuuming! I'm still trying to learn how to do things in the wheelchair, and there's quite a learning curve!

[@EmpoweredPara]

The learning curve is steep! I promise is gets easier and you'll get stronger!

[@solimarlugo3539]

@@EmpoweredPara oh, girl, I'm getting weaker. I need to get properly diagnosed soon, before I get much weaker. I miss me.

[@Mougharbel]

God bless you as well your family

[@EmpoweredPara]

Thanks!

[@johnhunter1296]

Another great video - always so cheerful and positive! Have you considered doing one on balance and keeping your balance?

[@EmpoweredPara]

What specific thing would you like to know about balance?

[@johnhunter1296]

@@EmpoweredPara Apologies for delay in reply. A good friend was also a T6 injury and always told me of issues with balance and leaning over to pick things up.

[@EmpoweredPara]

@@johnhunter1296 totally! I have to hold on when I bend over! I never even thought of doing a video about that. How to navigate the world without tummy muscles! Great suggestion!

[@gjj1]

$100 and Happy Holidays to you and yours too!!

[@EmpoweredPara]

Thanks! Good luck!

[@bradmurphy453]

haha cool video, especially like your little helper. I also have a reaching stick in every room almost, and I am freezing all the time. haha I am going to look into a couple of the items you showed, they look interesting, I am also a samsung person, thats got to be worth a $100.00 right there. lol

[@EmpoweredPara]

I'll enter you into the giveaway! The Samsung ear buds are awesome. If you don't have them you should get them!

[@bradmurphy453]

@@EmpoweredPara ok thanks I will look into them, Also if I do win the 100 I would like you to donate it to your fav local charity. Maybe your helper my little cousin Jamie knows a place you could donate it. lol Merry Christmas

[@EmpoweredPara]

@@bradmurphy453 omg that's amazing of you! Jamie wants to donate to the SPCA this year so if you win we'll do that! Thank you!

[@bradmurphy453]

Awesome Susan and I donate to our local chapter as well. ❤

[@morgancalvi6675]

KZbin KNOCK IT THE FRIG OFF!!! Amazon in Canada has toques with wireless speakers and lights.

[@red2775]

Push gloves... Smart drive.. Water bottle holder.

[@EmpoweredPara]

I am not sure about the smart drive. My friend has one and I saw it plow her right into a crack in the pavement and launch her out of her chair! Now I'm scared lol

[@red2775]

@@EmpoweredPara wow that's bad advertising... Was she OK.. Have you ever fallen out of your chair by yourself

[@EmpoweredPara]

@@red2775 lol. Good point. I'll launched myself out of my chair dozens of times. I don't know why the smart device freaks me out. Same feeling I get when people push me when I don't want them too. How does the smart drive know when to engage?

[@EmpoweredPara]

I feel like I need to know your real name Red27. Usernames are a weird way to get to know someone. I also hate that I can't see what anyone looks like. KZbin is a very secretive social channel!

[@red2775]

@@EmpoweredPara oh OK my name is Gavin and I'm 42 from New Zealand if you have an email I can send you loads of stuff I'm also a technical advisor for the film industry

[@mattbarker7739]

A robotic vac is awesome and well worth the price

[@mattbarker7739]

100.00 , am also in a wheelchair

[@EmpoweredPara]

Hopefully this year I'll get one!

[@EmpoweredPara]

Good luck with the giveaway!

[@EmpoweredPara]

Congratulations Matt, you are the winner of the $100! Send me an email at [e-mail] to claim your prize!

[@mattbarker7739]

@@EmpoweredPara ok

[@keithcallaghan2934]

$100 Great video and happy holidays!

[@EmpoweredPara]

Thanks good luck!

[@tracymcgrath1192]

Hey beautiful girls ❤❤❤

[@morgancalvi6675]

Uh oh...B...I got the hat, but seem to lack the hand function to charge it 😕...I can take the light out, but am unable to proceed from there...suggestions?

[@morgancalvi6675]

It's what I thought...but the charger that comes with it...the USB part on the hat is too big. kzbin.info/www/bejne/mYWllIqJd9OHhNU

[@EmpoweredPara]

Interesting. I seem to be able to charge mine fine.

[@morgancalvi6675]

@@EmpoweredPara I figured it out. I don't have the hand function to take it out and was having trouble with that.

[@EmpoweredPara]

@@morgancalvi6675 oh I see 👀

[@prahd2954]

Me for Christmas I wanted a new iPhone 13 but I won't get it, because I already have an iPhone 12 pro 😓

[@EmpoweredPara]

Lol. Sounds like you should put something else on your list!

[@syelaransom5933]

$100! Love your content! ❤️

[@EmpoweredPara]

Thanks! Good luck!

[@morgancalvi6675]

As you were talking about drinking water...it dawned on me my electrolyte balance may be because of my spinal cord injury...so I checked. 'Uncontrolled hyponatremia may lead to lethargy, seizures, coma, cardiac arrhythmia and death. Therefore, the complication of hyponatremia should be paid attention after cervical spinal cord injury. A careful monitoring of sodium levels after the injury is required in the cases of cervical spinal cord injury. ' I sent an email to my doctor. I thought it was from autonomic dysreflexia. Any input on that?

[@EmpoweredPara]

Interesting! Not familiar with that so can't comment.

[@morgancalvi6675]

@@EmpoweredPara sadly I'm WAY too familiar with it. You may have thought being a para may have had it's downsides...but being a quad has soo many more issues. I'm going to an autonomic dysreflexia specialist. It was just getting too much.

[@EmpoweredPara]

@@morgancalvi6675 wish I could make it better somehow 😔. I hope you get it figured out.

[@morgancalvi6675]

@@EmpoweredPara thanks for the kind wishes...I'm sure there's a reason this is happening. It's probably a complication from a cervical spinal injury. I mean that caused the bad hip and bad leg to fuse and the autonomic dysreflexia from that also causes an electrolyte imbalance...so, I guess if you were in the states celebrating Thanksgiving...be thankful you broke your back and not your neck. But be aware, as you age, things like arthritis and stenosis will set in...so be on the look out now for easier ways to do things.

[@morgancalvi6675]

@@EmpoweredPara I guess just constant fluids...I do have a port.

[@therealrobsorensen]

Another fun video. $100 :)

[@EmpoweredPara]

Thanks! Good luck.

[@wheelerdave]

Love me some Squirmy and Grubs.

[@EmpoweredPara]

Me too!

[@bigdawg112]

How old are u if u don’t mind me asking?

[@EmpoweredPara]

Almost 36!

[@bigdawg112]

@@EmpoweredPara oh ok

[@mikebledsoe3279]

Killer gift ideas! $100

[@EmpoweredPara]

Thanks!

[@irenedavo3768]

Hello

[@EmpoweredPara]

Hi!

[@philcarter3789]

$100.00

[@wheelz0524]

$100

[@EmpoweredPara]

Good luck!

[@morgancalvi6675]

They even have negative sounding commercial things...'Black' anything just denotes a negativeness. America 🙄. Commercialism take the true spirit away. Make money, make money, make money...just makes things rushed and uncomfortable. Just be happy for each other. But I have some tips to go along with your list Brittney 😉. 1) The gift of fitness...just eat good, decent (non junk) foods and do more exercise. 2) Push rim covers...well, would be a good idea...they will make your rims look decent...they will make wheelchairs easier to push for people with no hand function. However, keep in mind, many in wheelchairs are on a limited budget...and besides the draw from you Brittney, they can't afford these...again commercialism. 3) Tire socks...you know they are going to tear up...again, money we don't have. I use a shop vac (the blowing hook on spot) and a towel 4) Reacher: Cup holder 5) Cup:...yeah, 4 and 5 are necessary. 6) Reacher: TOTALLY necessary. I have one in every room. 7) Cutting board--I LOVE what your quad friend, Margaret suggested, put a rolled towel under it to make the board easier and more level. I have been using this faithfully. 8) Heating blanket: great idea...they also have electric bed warmers you put under the bottom sheet. 9) Hand warmer: be careful, these have been known to catch fire. A hot water bottle is better. 10) Lighted toque: Great idea..I just bought a head lamp. I always walk my service dog at night and have a safety vest on the back of my chair as well. 11) Gloves...super idea...LOL...GLOVE THIEF 🤣. 12) Neck massager: (your number 13 is really number 12) I also have one you stick in the mic...it's made with oats. I also have one made with rice. 13) book: Sadly, Squirmy and Grubbs are not a real couple. I saw them behind the scenes and she can't stand him...that makes it sad. Again, it's a money thing 😪. 14) headphones: I never use them...I heard they were bad for the hearing. 15) Roomba--waste of money. I have a lightweight, cordless vacuum. INSE...out of business now, but I don't know why. GREAT tip for if you have a power wheelchair...or power assist wheels: get a shop vac...they have two hose connections...one sucks up dirt and one blows dirt out. The blower is great to dry the chair of it gets wet. The suction part is great for cleaning casters. They aren't a lot of money and probably act a lot better than more expensive vacuums. 16) Wheelchair blanket: a waste of money in my opinion. I use a sleeveless vest and tuck it under my legs. Wheelchair blankets are just too expensive for people on a limited budget and can be quite hard to put on. Especially if you have to go to the bathroom really bad. C Complex powder works GREAT to stop bleeding. Be careful buying from Asian countries. You are supporting their economy for this germ warfare. It's NOT a virus. If Jamie puts her head under a towel with hot water running and breathes in the steam...it will help with her cold. I know I'm using my Nebuliser tonight. How long does Albuterol last before it expires? I've had mine 2 years.

[@EmpoweredPara]

Thanks for your feedback on my gift choices. I tried to keep most suggestions under $100 so it would be affordable for people and then give away $100 to make it so the person that wins the giveaway can take advantage of at least some of these! Where did see squirmy and grubs behind the scenes?

[@morgancalvi6675]

@@EmpoweredPararight...just giving tips because many can't afford things (or their meds or medical supplies take further away from the budget) and they can still have all these neat things! I like the bed warmer idea...but I over heat (except for my feet and below my knees) and wonder if that will be an issue with me. I'm afraid to spend the money for that. But between the two of us...great ideas!!! Give everyone a hug for me. If you're in British Columbia...please be safe!

[@morgancalvi6675]

@@EmpoweredPara that give away was a wonderful idea!!! Very thoughtful.

[@c.t.hallgarth7581]

100 dollars

[@EmpoweredPara]

Good luck!

[@ThePerkydude]

Omg that kid she keeps coughing I think she’s got Covid stay away from her

[@EmpoweredPara]

Lol no vid. We tested!