Photo by [Emilio Garcia](https://unsplash.com/@piensaenpixel) on [Unsplash](https://unsplash.com/photos/woman-in-black-heeled-sandals-walking-on-gray-concrete-pavement-7sNMhj2V0H0?)

How to Read a Sidewalk

Analyzing a sidewalk is an important skill for any wheelchair user.

November 15, 2017 · 2 min · Urban Cripple
Photo by [Patrick Tomasso](https://unsplash.com/@impatrickt) on [Unsplash](https://unsplash.com/photos/brown-themed-bar-GXXYkSwndP4)

I Don't Think Bars in Restaurants Really Need to be that Tall

It sucks to only be visible from the nose up.

November 3, 2017 · 2 min · Urban Cripple
Photo by [Vince Fleming](https://unsplash.com/@vincefleming) on [Unsplash](https://unsplash.com/photos/shallow-focus-of-person-holding-mirror-Vmr8bGURExo)

Check Your Reflection for Safety

Check your reflection to keep people from messing with you.

November 2, 2017 · 1 min · Urban Cripple
Photo by [Clark Young](https://unsplash.com/@cbyoung) on [Unsplash](https://unsplash.com/photos/silhouette-of-boy-riding-bicycle-in-wheelie-during-golden-hour-lQuWIesgs5Q)

Cripple Survival Skills: Pop a Wheelie

Popping a wheelie helps you navigate better.

October 18, 2017 · 3 min · Urban Cripple
Photo by [Ryan Stone](https://unsplash.com/@rstone_design) on [Unsplash](https://unsplash.com/photos/a-brick-wall-with-graffiti-written-on-it-LmC1PyOCxek)

A Butt Touch a Day Keeps the Doctor at Bay

Touch your butt. Save a life.

October 9, 2017 · 3 min · Urban Cripple
Photo from [Select Mobility](https://selectmobility.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/freewheel-wheelchair-attachement-01.jpg)

Review: FreeWheel

If you want to focus on enjoying the outdoors instead of worrying about getting stuck, get a FreeWheel.

October 2, 2017 · 3 min · Urban Cripple
Photo by [Anil Sharma](https://unsplash.com/@anil_sharma_india) on [Unsplash](https://unsplash.com/photos/a-table-topped-with-lots-of-different-types-of-drinks-fE3uYk0Ri1U)

Cripple Cocktails - Make Drinking Easier By Changing the Glass

Ask the bartender to change the glass.

September 15, 2017 · 1 min · Urban Cripple
Photo by [Luke Chesser](https://unsplash.com/@lukechesser) on [Unsplash](https://unsplash.com/photos/person-wearing-silver-aluminium-case-apple-watch-with-white-sports-band-vCF5sB7QecM)

The Apple Watch as an Accessibility Tool

There’s a bunch of really cool features for wheelchair users.

July 3, 2017 · 3 min · Urban Cripple
Photo by [Jeffrey Zhang](https://unsplash.com/@jeffreyzhang_920) on [Unsplash](https://unsplash.com/photos/a-man-is-walking-down-the-stairs-of-a-building-RrZ0EaiRjPk)

What it was Like Before the ADA

It sucked. A lot.

November 17, 2016 · 3 min · Urban Cripple
Photo by [José Matute](https://unsplash.com/@jematutef) on [Unsplash](https://unsplash.com/photos/cars-parked-in-front-of-store-during-daytime-NVrABBu1h-g)

Cell Phone Stores are a Great Place For Emergency Repairs

In a pinch they’ll at least give you a place to sit.

November 12, 2016 · 2 min · Urban Cripple