Stephanie Woodward is passionate about many things: coffee, cats and even pie! More importantly, Stephanie is passionate about disability rights and making the world accessible and inclusive for those with disabilities. It’s been 31 years since the Americans with Disabilities Act was passed and there is still more work to do. While continuing the fightContinue reading “Stephanie Woodward: EmpowHERing Others”
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Grilling with My Power Wheelchair
Do you like to grill? Well, I sure do! One of my favorite things in the summertime is spending time with my friends and family outside with a campfire going and the smell of burgers and hotdogs on a grill. I recently found out that July is National Grilling Month! So, here’s how I safelyContinue reading “Grilling with My Power Wheelchair”
In the Kitchen with iLevel® Technology
I finally like cooking again! And it’s even more enjoyable for me with iLevel® technology on my Edge® 3 Power Wheelchair. Here are some of the ways that iLevel helps me in the kitchen. Saving Time When it comes to cooking, iLevel® technology is fantastic because it saves me time. It only takes me 15Continue reading “In the Kitchen with iLevel® Technology”
Understanding Wheelchair Drive-Wheel Configurations
During the process of choosing a complex rehab wheelchair, your therapist works with an ATP (Assistive Technology Professional) to determine which power chair and components meet your needs. When selecting a power wheelchair base, drive wheel configuration is an important factor to consider. Front-wheel, mid-wheel and rear-wheel drive each have their own benefits. You shouldContinue reading “Understanding Wheelchair Drive-Wheel Configurations”
My iLevel Power Wheelchair and NASCAR
You know it’s officially summer when NASCAR comes to the Pocono Raceway in Northeastern Pennsylvania. Every year, my friends and I attend but unfortunately, we missed last year because of the pandemic. So, this year, we were extremely excited to spend a weekend at the track. Accessibility at the Pocono Raceway One of my favoriteContinue reading “My iLevel Power Wheelchair and NASCAR”
Inclusivity in Hollywood: Part 1
I’ve been thinking about how people with disabilities are represented in television and film. Good representation or increased representation can help to form positive and inclusive opinions. Not enough or poor representation can lead to untrue and inaccurate depictions and basic ignorance. Disability Representation in the Top 100 Grossing Films As a disabled woman IContinue reading “Inclusivity in Hollywood: Part 1”
Inclusivity in Hollywood: Part 2
In the first half of this blog, I talk about how disability representation in Hollywood, in both television and films. Unfortunately, we have a long way to go. My husband is considering a few writing projects and has enlisted me as a sounding board. The topic of disability representation played a big part in someContinue reading “Inclusivity in Hollywood: Part 2”
How to Jazz Up Your Wheelchair
If you’re anything like me, you see your wheelchair as an extension of your body. It’s a part of you, and you want it to reflect who you are, just as your clothes reflect who you are. Thankfully, when we order our wheelchairs, we can put a little bit of our personalities into them, suchContinue reading “How to Jazz Up Your Wheelchair”
Babysitting at iLevel®
Now that we are vaccinated and able to spend time with our families, my husband and I had our nieces and nephews at our house for a sleepover last weekend! We usually have a big sleepover with all five of them at least three times a year, but the pandemic kept them away from usContinue reading “Babysitting at iLevel®”
Quantum® Wins 4 Mobility Product Awards
Mobility Management magazine has named four Quantum® products winners of its Mobility Product Award 2021 contest. The Quantum award winners are: Edge 3 Stretto® Power Chair with captain’s seating/iLevel® – Wheelchairs, Power: Group 3, Standard 4Front® 2 Power Chair (tie) – Wheelchairs, Power: Group 3, Multiple Power iLevel® power adjustable seat height – Seating SystemsContinue reading “Quantum® Wins 4 Mobility Product Awards”
Life with Quantum 