Reading and Bookstagram, which is an online community on Instagram that posts about books, are two of my favorite pastimes. It was through Bookstagram that I learned about the hashtag, OwnVoices, which are books written by a person whose identity or lived experience is reflected in the subject matter of the book. Given the disabilityContinue reading “Children’s Books that Include People in Power Wheelchairs”
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Assistive Technology in Cars and Taking My Driver’s Test
As a teenager, it is a rite of passage to get your driver’s license. The day of your driver’s test is a mixture of nervousness and excitement. While those emotions still apply, there is an added layer of stress for those who use assistive devices. Assistive Devices for Operating a Vehicle Assistive devices for operatingContinue reading “Assistive Technology in Cars and Taking My Driver’s Test”
How iLevel Improves My Social Interactions
Being a manual wheelchair user was challenging for me. I experienced an inability to reach things and my arms would become tired from propelling myself. One area that I really struggled in was social interactions. Now, don’t get me wrong. I may have said “I” in terms of struggling, but I really mean how theContinue reading “How iLevel Improves My Social Interactions”
Attending an Awesome Anime Convention in My Stretto Wheelchair
It’s been a busy time for me! Between sewing costumes and trying to find downtime in between, I feel like I haven’t been able to catch a break. I would say, though, these are worthy expenses for what I have been preparing for! We attended our first anime convention since 2019. The pandemic caused aContinue reading “Attending an Awesome Anime Convention in My Stretto Wheelchair”
Taking Vacations: It’s Time to Get Away
I grew up in a family that did not take many vacations. We were a family of five living on very limited means, so vacations simply weren’t in the cards for us most of the time. When we could get away, our trips were mostly camping trips within an hour of our home. Now, IContinue reading “Taking Vacations: It’s Time to Get Away”
How to Obtain a More Accessible Kitchen without a Major Renovation
My husband and I are both wheelchair users. We’ve lived in our home a little over 10 years. Before that, we lived in apartments, where we were limited in what we could do to adapt our home. While it sounds appealing to modify everything to our preferences, it’s expensive and we also want our homeContinue reading “How to Obtain a More Accessible Kitchen without a Major Renovation”
Springtime and the Beautiful Flowers in St. Louis
During the month of May in St. Louis, everything comes alive! The foliage in the trees become thicker and greener and you can see it as the wind blows. This is the best time to check out some spots in the St. Louis area where you can see beautiful flowers and plants that you don’tContinue reading “Springtime and the Beautiful Flowers in St. Louis”
College Accessibility and Accommodations for People with Disabilities
This year, my high school started College & Career Week. This is a week dedicated to helping students learn about where they might want to go to college and what career options they should consider. There were colleges, universities and jobs that we could take a gander at. We moved from room to room, doingContinue reading “College Accessibility and Accommodations for People with Disabilities”
Great Spring Cleaning Tips for Wheelchair Users
My favorite time of the year is spring. I love the colors that come with it, as well as baby animals, warmer weather, and the fact that summer is on its way. I also love spring cleaning! Here are some ways that you can organize your stuff and get rid of what you don’t needContinue reading “Great Spring Cleaning Tips for Wheelchair Users”
An Exciting Visit to Desert Hot Springs in My 4Front 2
Spring has sprung! From the gorgeous flowers blooming to the longer days of sunshine, it’s one of my favorite times of year. As a full-time entrepreneur, however, it can be hard to enjoy all that springtime has to offer. Taking Time Off This year has been different. For the first time ever, we decided asContinue reading “An Exciting Visit to Desert Hot Springs in My 4Front 2”
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