{"id":5495,"date":"2025-04-10T10:00:00","date_gmt":"2025-04-10T18:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/abilitytools.org\/blog\/?p=5495"},"modified":"2025-04-09T09:25:52","modified_gmt":"2025-04-09T17:25:52","slug":"at-titude-is-everything-gregs-journey-to-rolling-with-confidence","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/abilitytools.org\/blog\/at-titude-is-everything-gregs-journey-to-rolling-with-confidence\/","title":{"rendered":"AT-titude is Everything: Greg\u2019s Journey to Rolling with Confidence"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>Leading up to AT Awareness Day on April 30th, here is the next edition of our \u201cAT-titude is Everything\u201d series, celebrating the power of assistive technology and highlighting one individual&#8217;s journey to confidence.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><a href=\"https:\/\/abilitytools.org\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/Gregs-Journey-to-Rolling-with-Confidence.png\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"576\" src=\"https:\/\/abilitytools.org\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/Gregs-Journey-to-Rolling-with-Confidence-1024x576.png\" alt=\"A man helps another man out of the car using a walker to assist. Beneath the Where it's AT logo, text reads &quot;AT-titude is Everything: Greg's Journey to Rolling with Confidence&quot; www.AbilityTools.org&quot;\" class=\"wp-image-5504\" srcset=\"https:\/\/abilitytools.org\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/Gregs-Journey-to-Rolling-with-Confidence-1024x576.png 1024w, https:\/\/abilitytools.org\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/Gregs-Journey-to-Rolling-with-Confidence-300x169.png 300w, https:\/\/abilitytools.org\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/Gregs-Journey-to-Rolling-with-Confidence-768x432.png 768w, https:\/\/abilitytools.org\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/Gregs-Journey-to-Rolling-with-Confidence-1536x864.png 1536w, https:\/\/abilitytools.org\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/Gregs-Journey-to-Rolling-with-Confidence-460x260.png 460w, https:\/\/abilitytools.org\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/Gregs-Journey-to-Rolling-with-Confidence.png 1600w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>When living with a mobility disability, the right assistive technology can be a game-changer, offering the support needed to transform obstacles into opportunities for growth. For Greg, a 60-year-old volunteer at the <a href=\"https:\/\/drcinc.org\/\">Disabled Resources Center, Inc. (DRC)<\/a>, mobility challenges post-knee surgery threatened his confidence and routine. However, with the right support and a rollator from <a href=\"https:\/\/myatprogram.org\/home\/6\/100085\">DRC\u2019s lending library<\/a>, he found a way to stay active and reclaim his freedom.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-media-text alignwide is-stacked-on-mobile\"><figure class=\"wp-block-media-text__media\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"768\" height=\"1024\" src=\"https:\/\/abilitytools.org\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/Greg-768x1024.jpg\" alt=\"A man stands holding onto a rollator with a canvas bag attached to the front of it.\" class=\"wp-image-5500 size-full\" srcset=\"https:\/\/abilitytools.org\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/Greg-768x1024.jpg 768w, https:\/\/abilitytools.org\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/Greg-225x300.jpg 225w, https:\/\/abilitytools.org\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/Greg-1152x1536.jpg 1152w, https:\/\/abilitytools.org\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/Greg.jpg 1440w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 768px) 100vw, 768px\" \/><\/figure><div class=\"wp-block-media-text__content\">\n<p>Following knee surgery, Greg faced significant mobility challenges that affected his independence, confidence, and ability to participate in daily activities and social interactions. He was struggling with mobility, making it difficult to navigate both his home and community. Simple tasks that many may take for granted required extra effort, often leading to frustration. He needed a device to support his recovery and restore his active lifestyle. That\u2019s when he discovered the rollator from the DRC lending library.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-media-text alignwide has-media-on-the-right is-stacked-on-mobile\"><figure class=\"wp-block-media-text__media\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/Medline-Rollator-Rolling-Supports-Burgundy\/dp\/B079PG3BR3\/ref=asc_df_B079PG3BR3?mcid=60b206ee271d35b6b37926efb1d8d22f&amp;hvocijid=4942401448004934975-B079PG3BR3-&amp;hvexpln=73&amp;tag=hyprod-20&amp;linkCode=df0&amp;hvadid=721245378154&amp;hvpos=&amp;hvnetw=g&amp;hvrand=4942401448004934975&amp;hvpone=&amp;hvptwo=&amp;hvqmt=&amp;hvdev=c&amp;hvdvcmdl=&amp;hvlocint=&amp;hvlocphy=9032443&amp;hvtargid=pla-2281435180778&amp;th=1\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"1024\" src=\"https:\/\/abilitytools.org\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/Rollator-1024x1024.webp\" alt=\"A maroon rollator with four wheels, a bag underneath a bench seat and two handle bars with a seat bar in front.\" class=\"wp-image-5501 size-full\" srcset=\"https:\/\/abilitytools.org\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/Rollator-1024x1024.webp 1024w, https:\/\/abilitytools.org\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/Rollator-300x300.webp 300w, https:\/\/abilitytools.org\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/Rollator-150x150.webp 150w, https:\/\/abilitytools.org\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/Rollator-768x768.webp 768w, https:\/\/abilitytools.org\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/Rollator-50x50.webp 50w, https:\/\/abilitytools.org\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/Rollator.webp 1224w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/a><\/figure><div class=\"wp-block-media-text__content\">\n<p>A <a href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/Medline-Rollator-Rolling-Supports-Burgundy\/dp\/B079PG3BR3\/ref=asc_df_B079PG3BR3?mcid=60b206ee271d35b6b37926efb1d8d22f&amp;hvocijid=4942401448004934975-B079PG3BR3-&amp;hvexpln=73&amp;tag=hyprod-20&amp;linkCode=df0&amp;hvadid=721245378154&amp;hvpos=&amp;hvnetw=g&amp;hvrand=4942401448004934975&amp;hvpone=&amp;hvptwo=&amp;hvqmt=&amp;hvdev=c&amp;hvdvcmdl=&amp;hvlocint=&amp;hvlocphy=9032443&amp;hvtargid=pla-2281435180778&amp;th=1\">rollator<\/a> is a mobility aid with four wheels, hand brakes, and a built-in seat, providing support, stability, and rest for those with mobility disabilities.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The rollator\u2019s sturdy frame and built-in seat allowed Greg to move around confidently and rest using the seat located in the center of the rollator whenever necessary, preventing overexertion. The device gave him the freedom to reconnect with his surroundings and regain control over his daily life.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-media-text alignwide is-stacked-on-mobile\"><figure class=\"wp-block-media-text__media\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"768\" height=\"1024\" src=\"https:\/\/abilitytools.org\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/IMG_0259-768x1024.jpg\" alt=\"A man sits on a rollator with hands under his chin smiling. \" class=\"wp-image-5502 size-full\" srcset=\"https:\/\/abilitytools.org\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/IMG_0259-768x1024.jpg 768w, https:\/\/abilitytools.org\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/IMG_0259-225x300.jpg 225w, https:\/\/abilitytools.org\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/IMG_0259-1152x1536.jpg 1152w, https:\/\/abilitytools.org\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/IMG_0259-1536x2048.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/abilitytools.org\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/IMG_0259-scaled.jpg 1920w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 768px) 100vw, 768px\" \/><\/figure><div class=\"wp-block-media-text__content\">\n<p>Extending beyond its functional benefits, with his newfound mobility, Greg experienced a shift in mindset. Instead of feeling restricted throughout his recovery, he embraced the possibilities ahead of him. The right AT not only empowered him to navigate life more easily but also reinforced the idea that technology, when matched with a positive attitude, can be life-changing. Greg expressed profound gratitude for the rollator and support from DRC, leaving him feeling uplifted and thankful as he improved his mobility and quality of life.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center\"><strong>Greg\u2019s story is a testament to the power of AT. Because, when it comes to independence, ability, and living life on your own terms, AT-titude is truly everything!<\/strong><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Leading up to AT Awareness Day on April 30th, here is the next edition of our \u201cAT-titude is Everything\u201d series, celebrating the power of assistive technology and highlighting one individual&#8217;s journey to confidence. 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