One of the tenants that I live by is a quote by Maya Angelou: “Know better, do better.” I’ve never understood why we hold so tight to our beliefs and outdated ways of doing something when we learn more and have access to new advancements, like technology. With the advancement of wheelchairs, like the widespreadContinue reading “Wheelchair Users Need Access to Seat Elevation Like iLevel”
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People with Disabilities Are Under-Represented in Clinical Trials
Since January 2020, American scientists have worked day and night to understand the virus we know as COVID-19. Now, health agencies across the globe have granted emergency authorization for the use of thirty-four vaccines (collectively). Yet, our healthcare system is still in shambles. We are two and a half years into the COVID-19 pandemic. SomeContinue reading “People with Disabilities Are Under-Represented in Clinical Trials”
Fun Activities on My Summer Bucket List
As the summer quickly draws to a close, I and my husband realized a few days ago that we haven’t done even half of our summer bucket list. Every year since we tied the knot, my hubby and I have made a list of things that are reasonably affordable and memorable. This bucket list getsContinue reading “Fun Activities on My Summer Bucket List”
How to Educate Businesses on Accessibility
When living with a disability, you often face challenges when it comes to access in public places. Your local parks and government buildings will be 100 percent accessible. Sometimes, local restaurants are accessible but not fully ADA compliant. For example, you might encounter some places where everything is on one floor and there is plentyContinue reading “How to Educate Businesses on Accessibility”
We Need More Accessible Transportation for Wheelchair Users
I am a wheelchair user, fighting for accessibility and transportation rights for disabled Americans. I write blogs and create social media posts to showcase living with a disability. I have been an advocate for transportation rights by contacting local politicians. I have many ideas to solve the transportation issues in the United States. Making transportationContinue reading “We Need More Accessible Transportation for Wheelchair Users”
CMS Opens Public Comment Period on Seat Elevation
The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) announced on Aug. 15 the opening of a 30-day public comment period on national coverage analysis for power seat elevation systems as an accessory to Power Wheelchairs (Group 3). This will run through Sept. 14. The purpose of this national coverage analysis is to determine if theContinue reading “CMS Opens Public Comment Period on Seat Elevation”
Some Common Questions People Ask About My Power Chair
A lot of people think my Edge® 3 Power Chair is cool and have never seen anything like it. They are amazed that I can be up high up, elevated at iLevel. They talk about how it’s more comfortable to speak to me when I am elevated at their level. When talking to people aboutContinue reading “Some Common Questions People Ask About My Power Chair”
Tips for Parents When Your Child Needs a New Wheelchair
I recently went to the doctor to get a prescription for a new manual wheelchair, and I realized how much I have learned since I got my first one when I was 5 years old. For ambulatory wheelchair users, the process can be especially confusing, so I wanted to share some tips for parents whoContinue reading “Tips for Parents When Your Child Needs a New Wheelchair”
Seat Elevation on My Quantum Power Wheelchair Improves My Life
This month, an exciting opportunity arose in the world of accessible technology as the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid opened up a thirty-day comment period where people could submit public comments for why they believe Medicare should cover power seat elevation. While I’m relatively new to the game of power chairs, assistive technology and seatContinue reading “Seat Elevation on My Quantum Power Wheelchair Improves My Life”
Changes to Transportation Access for People with Disabilities
On July 26th, 2022, we celebrated the 32nd anniversary of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA). Across the nation, organizations and people with disabilities marked this occasion in a variety of different ways, from community picnics, to hosting grand openings of accessible buildings to making announcements about new policies to help move the Disability CommunityContinue reading “Changes to Transportation Access for People with Disabilities”
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