Aksel Cijntje- You Are A Hero

Aksel Cijntje- You Are A Hero

Feb 27, 2018 | Tamara Neuman

ListenYour life could change in the blink of an eye. One day you could be crossing the street and a freak incident later, you become wheelchair bound. Although not a common occurrence, it is important for us to realize that no one is immune to something as devastating...
The Truth About Acquiring Disabled Parking Permits In Curacao

The Truth About Acquiring Disabled Parking Permits In Curacao

Jan 24, 2018 | Blog

ListenI was given one small task by the Alton Paas Foundation: Find out how to procure a handicapped parking permit. As Alton explained, people naturally assume his foundation either has the stickers available, or at least knows where to get them (They don’t). But...
Wheelchair, a good trade or tool of hope?

Wheelchair, a good trade or tool of hope?

Apr 5, 2017 | Blog, News

ListenFor some, it is something they do not want to see, for others it is a very sad tool, something malicious. Others use it for convenience and for certain privileges at some stage. For others it is a means to earn money, a good trade. For those with disabilities a...
Our Image of People in Wheelchair

Our Image of People in Wheelchair

Feb 3, 2017 | Blog, News

ListenFor the last 6 months working on the journey for our Annual Fitness Challenge that was a complete success I have noticed something remarkable. How do we as a community see a person in a wheelchair and how do we as people in wheelchair believe a person in a...
Saving the government & improving health of Curacao’s citizen

Saving the government & improving health of Curacao’s citizen

Jul 21, 2000 | Blog

ListenMany people in Curaçao cope with neurological and/or neurosurgical disorders. Common illnesses include strokes, spinal cord injuries and neuro deficits. A largely sick population is at the root of it all, caused by high blood pressure and diabetes.1, 2 It is a...