Over two years ago, everyone’s lives dramatically changed due to COVID-19. The fast-paced life we led came to a screeching halt. With our daily routines so abruptly interrupted, we had to learn new ways to carry on. As an individual living with a disability, I must confess that I enjoyed and still enjoy some ofContinue reading “Positive Changes in the Pandemic”
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My Favorite Features in My New Accessible Sewing Room
For the past two months, my partner and I have been slowly plugging away on moving things around in our house. One of the projects that we’ve been doing is setting up my wheelchair friendly sewing room! What exactly makes my room wheelchair friendly? Aside from being on the first floor of our house, myContinue reading “My Favorite Features in My New Accessible Sewing Room”
How iLevel Technology Makes Grocery Shopping Easier
So, we all need to go grocery shopping. It’s a part of life. I used to hate it because I couldn’t reach half the items on the shelf in the store. Grocery stores aren’t exactly built at wheelchair height. Thanks to iLevel® technology on my Edge® 3 Power Wheelchair, I actually don’t mind it atContinue reading “How iLevel Technology Makes Grocery Shopping Easier”
Great Tips and Tricks for Filing Your Taxes
When it comes to doing taxes, it’s important to know your programs! Every single state offers programs for individuals with disabilities. This might actually help reduce your tax bill for the current year. The Benefits of ABLE Accounts An ABLE account is a tax advantage savings account for individuals with disabilities and their families. IContinue reading “Great Tips and Tricks for Filing Your Taxes”
The Importance of Autism Awareness Month in April
April is Autism Awareness Month. With autism being an increasingly common diagnosis, my social media timelines are becoming inundated with posts encouraging everyone to wear blue. Jigsaw puzzle pieces are in abundance. Unfortunately, while most of these posts are well meaning, distressingly few of them are from #ActuallyAutistic people. Many times, these posts have beenContinue reading “The Importance of Autism Awareness Month in April”
My Amazing Experience at the Arizona Capitol Building
I had the honor of participating in a leadership development program sponsored by the Disability EmpowHer Network. I wrote a blog about my experience with the program last summer, but the fun didn’t end there. My Project on Food Insecurity Throughout this year, I have worked with my mentor on a project related to emergencyContinue reading “My Amazing Experience at the Arizona Capitol Building”
Exploring the Wonderful World of Coca Cola
Let’s go inside The World of Coca Cola, which is a museum in my hometown of Atlanta, Georgia. I love this place because it’s very accessible for power wheelchair users. Plus, I can taste test different varieties of Coca Cola they make around the world. The History of Coca Cola Did you know the inventorContinue reading “Exploring the Wonderful World of Coca Cola”
My Experience Hosting the Webinar, ‘Disabled Women Make History’
On March 9, I had the pleasure of moderating an incredible panel for a webinar hosted by the Reeve Foundation and Disability EmpowHer Network. The webinar, called Disabled Women Make History, was a panel discussion with three extraordinary women living with paralysis, Curran Brown, Liz Persaud, and fellow Quantum Ambassador Jill Moore. I was honoredContinue reading “My Experience Hosting the Webinar, ‘Disabled Women Make History’”
The High Cost of Flying with a Power Wheelchair
A wheelchair user puts their life and livelihood at risk when they decide to fly. According to the latest Air Travel Consumer Report, in July 2021, airlines broke 28 wheelchairs a day on average. Public Meeting with DOT and Airlines On March 24, the U.S Department of Transportation held a public meeting on flying withContinue reading “The High Cost of Flying with a Power Wheelchair”
My Induction into the National Disability Mentoring Hall of Fame
In February, I learned that I was nominated to be inducted into the Susan M. Daniels Disability Mentoring Hall of Fame. The Disability Mentoring Hall of Fame was established in 2015 to carry on the legacy of disability champion and lifelong mentor, Susan M. Daniels, and to spotlight individuals and groups around the country whoContinue reading “My Induction into the National Disability Mentoring Hall of Fame”
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