Having iLevel® on my power wheelchair allows me to be completely independent. I can live alone because of this technology. Granted, it’s nice to have help every now and again but at the end of the day, it feels good that I can do things on my own. I have a lot of friends whoContinue reading “How I Use iLevel Technology in the Home”
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How My New Power Chair Gives Me Back My Freedom
Freedom. That word has so many meanings, depending on who you ask. As a black and physically disabled woman, freedom certainly means different things, depending on the day. One aspect of freedom became more real to me toward the end of last year. My power wheelchair that I’d had for over seven years (I know,Continue reading “How My New Power Chair Gives Me Back My Freedom”
New Ways My Power Chair Helps Me
Last year, when I decided to apply to become a Quantum brand ambassador, I was nervous. Being a manual wheelchair user for most of my life, I questioned whether I really needed power mobility and if I’d be a good fit for the role. I hadn’t used a power chair for any significant amount ofContinue reading “New Ways My Power Chair Helps Me”
Important Things to Do to Prepare for Severe Winter Storms
Recently, we had a pretty big snowstorm here in Rochester, but that really isn’t anything new for us. I grew up here and can tell you that snowstorms are one of my favorite parts of living in Upstate New York. Many people ask me how I can tolerate living in a snowy city as aContinue reading “Important Things to Do to Prepare for Severe Winter Storms”
Zoe Hernandez is Rising to the Occasion with iLevel
Ever since she was nine years old, Zoe Hernandez has been interested in meteorology. Seeing how weather patterns can change from one minute to the next is fascinating to her. Zoe is inspired by professional meteorologists on television and loves to watch Jim Cantore from The Weather Channel and Gil Simmons from WTNH News 8.Continue reading “Zoe Hernandez is Rising to the Occasion with iLevel”
Jill Moore White is Playing it Forward
As an inclusive play specialist for a playground manufacturer, Jill Moore White understands the value of bringing accessible playgrounds to local communities. Jill believes that children of all abilities should be given an equal opportunity to play. She looks for ways to expand beyond meeting ADA standards, inviting more diagnoses to the experience of playContinue reading “Jill Moore White is Playing it Forward”
Using Smart Devices with Assistive Technology
When it comes to technology, almost every 13-year-old kid is obsessed. What most 13-year-olds don’t have to worry about, however, is trying to access certain features on a phone, iPad, or any piece of technology while having limited mobility. Throughout my childhood, I used an iPad. With the help of an iPad mount and voiceContinue reading “Using Smart Devices with Assistive Technology”
Our Exciting Plans for Building a Wheelchair Accessible Home
My husband and I are working with our architect to get into the nitty gritty of our house plans! This is very exciting for us because it feels like the pandemic has put our house building on the back burner for far too long. We are really looking forward to building our dream home thatContinue reading “Our Exciting Plans for Building a Wheelchair Accessible Home”
Riley Hurt: A Moment of Science
Physics. Chemistry. Biology. We all remember these classes from school. For Riley Hurt, science is a passion. She is fascinated by seismic activity, military science and mobility device development. Now in college, Riley is pursuing electrical and computer engineering. “I love learning about science and teaching others, as well as exploring new things!” Riley said.Continue reading “Riley Hurt: A Moment of Science”
How I Experience the World in My Stretto
At the end of December, my first-ever power chair was delivered! I’m ecstatic to be a new ambassador for Quantum and to share my journey with you. I am a mom of three and a professor who studies, writes and talks about disability…a lot! I have osteogenesis imperfecta. My bones break easily and I’m aContinue reading “How I Experience the World in My Stretto”
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