Alison Chancellor: Keeping Her Head Up at iLevel®

Wayne Gretzky once said that you miss 100 percent of the shots you don’t take. In living life, Alison Chancellor always takes her best shot.

I have the ability to do whatever and go wherever I want, with the help of my new Edge 3 Stretto,” Alison said.

Why She Loves Her Stretto Power Wheelchair

Born with spastic quadriplegic cerebral palsy, Alison needs a power chair to maintain her independence. Thanks to the Stretto’s ultra-narrow width, she can easily pass through doorways and has a better turning radius in elevators. Plus, until she got her Stretto, Alison never had hip guides on her power wheelchair. Spasticity can disrupt her positioning where she is no longer at a 90-degree angle.

Alison in her Stretto Motorized Wheelchair with iLevel

“The hip guides help tremendously,” Alison said. “My chair is more comfortable than the couch!”

Alison also loves the benefits of iLevel® technology. She can go to her hairdresser and enjoy being pampered.

“iLevel helps when I get my hair colored and cut because my stylist can ask me to raise myself, without any need for weird transfers on hair covered floors,” Alison said.

Living Life in Her Stretto Motorized Wheelchair

Alison is a hardcore hockey fan, as indicated by the design of her motorized wheelchair, with St. Louis Blues colors.

It’s under-stated, but still proves my love for St. Louis hockey, and it totally removes the medical aspect and why I need the chair.”

– Alison Chancellor

When she isn’t cheering on her favorite hockey team, Alison advocates for complex rehab technology. She is constantly approached about her motorized wheelchair and asked how it helps her.

The Stretto Power Wheelchair with custom St. Louis Blues colors

Recently, Alison attended the Stan Musial Awards, which honors the year’s greatest moments of sportsmanship and the biggest names in sports who embody class and character. The awards show aired on Christmas Day on CBS. For Alison, it was an amazing experience to roll down the red carpet while elevated at iLevel.

“It was a great night,” Alison said. “I could see over heads from my seat, so my view was not obstructed, and I could choose my beverage from the bar without being looked at differently.”

With a new year ahead of her, Alison looks forward to the future. Her parents are building her an apartment within their home, so she never has to move again. She can be close to her aging family and remain fully independent and live her life to the fullest, thanks her to Stretto with iLevel.

“I whole-heartedly believe that iLevel removes a lot of stereotypes and truly shows success and independence at the speed of life,” Alison said.

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My Awesome Experience at the Duke’s Mayo Bowl

Recently, I attended the Duke’s Mayo Bowl in Charlotte, N.C., at the Bank of America Stadium, which is home to the Carolina Panthers. I saw one of my favorite teams, the North Carolina Tarheels, take on the South Carolina Gamecocks in the battle of the Carolinas.

Riding the Light Rail with My Power Wheelchair

To get to the game, I rode the light rail, which starts at the University of North Carolina. I took the light rail to Charlotte and got off at the stop just down the street from the stadium. Getting on the light rail was easy. With the narrow width of my Stretto Power Wheelchair, I easily boarded the train and was out of the way of other passengers. The trip took about 30 minutes, my excitement continuing to build During the journey.

Driving My Power Chair Over Sidewalks

After getting off the light rail, the journey to the stadium was relatively easy and took about 15 minutes. I drove my motorized wheelchair while elevated at 12 inches. Navigating the sidewalks was a breeze and thanks to the independent SRS, my ride was very smooth.

Entering the Stadium and Ordering Food with iLevel

When I entered the stadium, I was screened by security. Because I was elevated, they could check my power chair quickly and easily. I had my tickets on my phone, so thanks to iLevel, the volunteers didn’t need to bend over to scan my ticket.

After entering, my friend and I went to find our seats, which were right inside the gate. The seats were fantastic and gave us a great view. We sat at the 50-yard line behind the North Carolina sidelines. The atmosphere was excellent, and I got to be around other fans rooting for our team to come out on top. Ordering at the concession stand would have been a struggle if it weren’t for my Stretto Power Chair with iLevel technology. I rolled right up to place my order and could grab the food quickly because I was at the same level as the cashier.

Watching the Game with iLevel Technology

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The crowd stood up multiple times during pivotal points of the game, and my power chair allowed me to rise with them, so I could see the action and participate. Before having iLevel technology, this wouldn’t have happened. Instead, I would have been watching the action on the scoreboard. Now, I don’t have this problem. Plus, I received many compliments about the revolutionary technology of my motorized wheelchair. Bowl Season has always been important to me and has molded me into the fan I am today. The Tarheels were unable to get the win, but it was a great experience anyway, one that allowed me to take part in my favorite sport: college football.

After the game, I went sightseeing in Charlotte. Exploring the city was an exciting experience. The ride back home was a fun one. It allowed me to wind down from a busy day filled with football and cheering for my favorite team. I am excited to go to another bowl game next season.

About Bryson Foster: Bryson is a Friend of Quantum and lives in North Carolina. He advocates and raises funds for the development of treatments for muscular dystrophy. He loves sports and cheers for his favorite basketball team, the North Carolina Tar Heels.

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Looking for a New Wheelchair Accessible Vehicle

Recently, my neighbors bought a new Jeep Grand Cherokee, which is an SUV. The technology in this vehicle is insane. So, I’ve decided it is time for me to get a new vehicle. Currently, I have a 2019 Ford Explorer SUV. It is equipped with a conversion and a ramp that comes out the one side. Because I use a power wheelchair, I’m pretty limited in what I can get, due to what vehicles the conversion companies choose. So, here are my options in terms of minivans: the Toyota Sienna, the Honda Odyssey or the Chrysler Pacifica.

Wheelchair Accessible Toyota Sienna

The Toyota Sienna gets 36 miles per gallon. It offers a side-entry power foldout ramp. It has an ultra-wide doorway opening, as well as a wider power wheelchair ramp. There is LED lighting that illuminates the interior of the vehicle, which is great when using the wheelchair ramp at night.

Power Wheelchair Accessible Honda Odyssey

The Honda Odyssey has a heavy duty in-floor ramp that stows out of sight when not in use. This keeps the doorway clear to make entry and exit easier for other passengers. You can easily remove the front driver and passenger seats. The wheelchair accessible Honda Odyssey also features cabin and ramp lighting for navigating at night.

Wheelchair Accessible Chrysler Pacifica

The Chrysler Pacifica is available with an automatic side-entry in-floor ramp or a foldout ramp. It has features that help you park, brake and alerts you of vehicles in your blind spot. It has an extra large door space and a huge interior for navigating with your power wheelchair.

Why I Chose the Chevrolet Traverse

Recently, conversion companies started doing SUVs and my Ford Explorer was the first. Unfortunately, they stopped making the Explorer. Now, they offer the Chevrolet Traverse. Don’t get me wrong. I love my Ford Explorer but I want the new stuff. When I looked at the Chevy Traverse, I was pretty impressed. I like the body style and its much bigger inside, especially in the compartment where my power wheelchair goes. Of course, the best part is all the new technology. There is a camera built into the rearview mirror. So, if you pack a lot of stuff inside the vehicle and can’t see out the back window, you just flip the mirror. The camera comes on and displays what is going on behind you so you can still see cars and people when backing up. It’s great!

I’m excited for my new ride. It’s a new year’s gift to myself!

About Bryan Anderson: Bryan grew up and resides in Illinois. Injured by an IED in October 2005, Bryan is one of the few triple amputees to survive his injuries in Iraq. He is an ambassador for the Gary Sinise Foundation and a spokesperson for USA Cares, which is focused on assisting post 9-11 veterans. Click here to learn more about Bryan.

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How My Love for Sewing Empowers Me

Sewing is something that has always been an interest of mine from a very young age. Almost everyone on my mother’s side of the family sewed or use to sew, at some point. I remember seeing both my aunt and my mother use my great grandmother’s old sewing machine. I believe that was the first machine I ever learned to sew on.

How I Got into Sewing

I was 14 when I got my first sewing machine as a birthday present, but I didn’t really pick up sewing seriously until I was 16. I had sewn one dress from a commercial pattern prior to not touching my machine for a good year or so, but that was nothing compared to what I’d be getting into. Since I was 12 years old, it was my dream to make costumes or cosplays. I attended my first anime/comic convention in 2016 and discovered the world of cosplay for the first time in person. I instantly knew that this would drive me to teach myself how to sew.

What is Cosplay?

Cosplay is where you dress up as your favorite character from anime, cartoons, movies, etc. I never really had the ambition to jump into cosplay. I saw it as a wonderful art form and a great form of self expression. I really loved the handmade costumes and thought what a flex it would be to wear the things you make. While I could have bought my costumes, I really wanted to make my own because of the deep connections I have with the characters. I really wanted to dedicate myself to the characters and I felt that making their outfits would bring me closer to that. There is nothing wrong with choosing not to make your costume though. This is just what drives me.

Learning to Make Different Garments

I quickly gained a lot of experience with making different types of garments. I love displaying my own sewing work on myself, but I really only got to do that at conventions. I honestly wanted to be able to wear my work whenever I wanted to, but not look out of place in a general setting.

While teaching myself how to sew over the last six years, I’ve taught myself a lot of things, including pattern drafting. I am a big fashion lover, from the Japanese kawaii styles to the goth/punk looks that I wear in between. I have a broad range!

In 2018, after a year and a half of sewing cosplays, I thought about my love for fashion and how I can make complicated costumes. Since I’m constantly tight on money, why don’t I make my own garments? And that is when another branch formed on my hobby tree! I became a bit more serious about making my own garments that I could wear every day, in between working on my cosplays.

Types of Garments I Learned to Sew

I started with the basics. I learned how to make cute sailor-style uniforms, skirts, and dresses, and other things I already knew how to make from previous costumes. I am a big lover of Lolita fashion, especially the big, gathered skirts on the dresses. It’s something that I jumped into making immediately. While that fashion has its own set of rules, I made some dresses which can specifically be worn both in the fashion and out of it casually!

From learning how to make sailor styled uniforms with pleated skirts, I taught myself how to edit the top pattern into different blouses. From learning how to make Lolita dresses, I taught myself how to edit the bodice pattern into more casual bustier/corset tops. I was learning so much about how easy it is to morph existing costume patterns into actual fashion pieces.

To me it is a big flex to make something wonderful out of raw materials and proudly wear it around. As a power wheelchair user, I also find that proudly wearing my work offers a good distraction from the absolute truck of a power wheelchair that I drive. This is something that a lot of people automatically look at and not because I decorated it.

Wearing what I make also leads to conversations about my hobbies and shows that people with disabilities are unique individuals. We have our own things that we are passionate about and good at!

Making Accessible Clothing

Another way that sewing has empowered me, as a disabled individual specifically, it has allowed me to create custom more accessible garments for my body that make me feel beautiful.

Yesterday, I finished a gorgeous white and black lace bustier top that is fully lined underwired, cupped and boned, but has absolutely no finicky closures to it and it slips over my head! In a world where there isn’t much comparatively for accessible clothes, having the skills so that I can create my own is something that I’m super proud of.

I am allowed to feel great and beautiful in my body and should have garments that compliment that energy! Upon typing this last paragraph, I have just received news that I can start working on my accessible sewing room at the end of January. As somebody who has been forced to sew in her kitchen/living room for a few years, this news is exciting! I can’t wait to share with you the process for that and just how helpful it will be. I am very excited to continue making costumes and other things in a space that will be 100% accessible to me and my own.

About Chrysanthemum: Chrysanthemum is an award-winning cosplayer and Quantum brand ambassador. She enjoys fashion, cosplay and music and has a TikTok channel with over 380,000 followers. Click here to learn more about Chrysanthemum.

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How My Disability Affected My Holiday Plans This Year

The holidays are my favorite time of year. I love decorating, shopping for others and celebrating my family traditions, but my health had other plans this year. When I think about how my disability (cerebral palsy) impacts my everyday life, I often focus on the external barriers, such as inaccessibility and society’s view of disability and not how cerebral palsy effects my physical health.

A Routine Doctor Appointment

I have spastic quadriplegic cerebral palsy, which causes my muscles to tone out and constrict, making my movements rigid. To help manage my spasticity, I have a ITB Baclofen pump inserted internally in my left abdomen. I have had the pump for so long that I often forget that I have it until it is time for a refill. I must get my pump refilled every five months through a needle injection into the pump. These appointments are vital yet routine. Usually, I do not think twice about them. Then, at my most recent pump refill in December, my pump could not be refilled. It had flipped, blocking the refill port.

A Change in My Holiday Plans

In a matter of one 30-minute doctor appointment, my holiday plans went down the drain. I went from holiday cheer to having surgery. I needed to have emergency surgery to replace my pump with a new one, refill it and put it in the correct position. I had plans for Christmas pajamas and family time and then I would fly to see my best friend for New Years. Instead, I spent my holidays at home recovering. Not exactly how I planned to spend my holidays, but I had to roll with it for my overall health. To help make up for my absence, I received many pictures and participated in numerous FaceTime calls.

How Having a Disability Can Impact Life

I am fortunate that my disability does not regularly impact my health in this manner. The same cannot be said for other people with disabilities or chronic illnesses. For many people, their health impacts their daily life and railroads their best laid plans. This causes them to miss out on things. And for some, even the idea of making plans is near impossible because they do not know how their health is going to be from day to day.

For the last three weeks while recovering, I have experienced more anger about my disability and the fear of missing out more than ever before. What about the people that must miss out daily because of their health and disabilities?

A Call for Greater Inclusion

I once heard that people with disabilities are considered an absent population because we are not present. For so long, society assumed it was because we did not want to be there. They do not realize that we are often not present due to inaccessibility and lack of consideration for diverse needs. How can we stop just accepting the absence of disabled people and do more to ensure we include them?

About Isabella Bullock: Isabella, or Izzie for short, is an employment specialist for the Center of Independent Living. She is an iced coffee enthusiast who enjoys getting lost in a good book. Click here to learn more about Isabella.

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How I Made Friends from Around the World

Want to know what I love most about the weekends? I can play all the video games I want! I like to reconnect with my gaming friends online. The main rule my mom has is that I make sure all homework, makeup work and studying is completed for that week. She always says, “Cs are not an option,” in her I’m-not-playing-with-you voice! I make her proud so I can continue with the love of my life: my PlayStation. It’s the best gaming system.

I love the friends I make while playing my games. They’re from all around the world. I have friends from Puerto Rico, Italy, London and Canada. While playing games, we learn about each other and it’s interesting. It is like having a pen pal, but in game form. When we cannot play with each other for a while, it gives us plenty to talk about when we finally do!

Meet My Friend Juan

Juan lives in Puerto Rico. He tells me all about the foods I should try when my family goes out. He also teaches me a little Spanish here and there. I really like connecting with people from other cultures. It makes school a little more interesting.

Meet Angelic from Italy

Angelic lives in Italy and tells me that I’ve never had real spaghetti if someone from Italy didn’t make it. I plan on traveling there one day to see if that is true. Although, I could just ask for the recipe and have my mom make it. She is an awesome cook. Angelic enjoys playing games that have scenery from America. She wants to travel here one day and hopefully she has fun whenever she does. When we play the game “Call of Duty,” she always asks if the scenes from the game are what America really looks like.  

My Friend Josie is from London

Josie is from London. It seems like she is from America yet she has a really heavy British accent. It makes talking to her so funny, especially when she loses. She calls her mom “mum” and that is so weird to me. I tell her all the time that she sounds like Peppa Pig, although she hates the show. Apparently, the accent is very different, according to her.

Meet My Friend Jake

My last close gaming friend is Jake and he is from Vancouver, Canada, which, to me, is also like America. He has a very different accent and likes playing Fortnite. His younger brother, Jonathan, also plays with us. They are close and it is noticeable when we are playing multi-player games. They always look out for each other and never want to be partners with anybody else.

The friends I make online take me away from my everyday life. I often see the same kids from school and my neighborhood. They all look similar and talk the same too. My gaming friends make playing way more fun because I also learn about different cultures. Between rounds of the games, we ask each other questions and sometimes we even talk during the game.

One day, I hope I get to meet my gaming friends in person. It would be cool. The friends I make from other countries have caused my friendships with people from school to become stronger. It is really easy to connect with people when you all have a common interest.

About Morgan Steward: Morgan is an honorary police officer for the Covington Georgia Police Department. He uses the Stretto Power Wheelchair for mobility. Morgan is an active member in his community and enjoys helping others. Click here to learn more about Morgan.

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Tips for Gift Giving at Christmas

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The holidays are here! This time of year is awesome. People seem to be happier and kinder than usual. My favorite parts about Christmas are spending time with my family and giving gifts. For me, the gift giving is what I love most. I’m not big on receiving gifts. I mean, it’s nice to receive presents but generally, I already have the things I want and need. What I like to do is find the perfect gift for someone. This may not be easy for everybody, so here are some tips on how to shop for your loved ones.

Try to Find Out What They Need

Ask your friends and family what they need most. While you might think this ruins the surprise, a lot of people prefer to receive things they are actually in need of. For example, my brother works in the heating and air conditioning field. So, I try to get him tools or things he needs for work.

Give Them Something Fun

While it’s good to give things that people need, a fun gift is also a great idea. Perhaps you can mix it up. Get them what they need this year and find something fun to gift them for next Christmas. This year, I bought my brother a smelting forge. Although I’m not sure what he can cast from it, it seems pretty cool. Gifts that relate to their hobbies and interests are always a good choice.

Buying Gifts for Kids

Some people may think it’s difficult to buy for your kids, nieces and nephews, especially if they’re older. Remember: you can never go wrong with a gift card to their favorite store at the mall. Shopping for younger children may be easier. For my niece, Andi, it’s all about the toys. I focus on whatever Disney or Marvel movie she is currently into. This year, she loves Frozen, of course.

The best part about shopping for my family and friends is Christmas morning. Then, it all comes together and it’s one of the best days of the whole year. I can’t wait! I hope you all have a very merry Christmas and a wonderful new year!

About Bryan Anderson: Bryan grew up and resides in Illinois. Injured by an IED in October 2005, Bryan is one of the few triple amputees to survive his injuries in Iraq. He is an ambassador for the Gary Sinise Foundation and a spokesperson for USA Cares, which is focused on assisting post 9-11 veterans. Click here to learn more about Bryan.

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Sakina Shamsi: The Stretto is a Batch Made in Heaven

Remember Sakina Shamsi? She is a Q Roll Model and baker extraordinaire! Although living with spinal muscular atrophy type 2 has its challenges, Sakina lives as independently as she can, thanks to her Edge® 3 Power Wheelchair with iLevel® technology. Recently, her independence reached a whole different level when Sakina received the ultra-narrow Stretto Power Chair with iLevel.

“The narrow base of the Stretto Power Wheelchair opened a whole new world for me,” Sakina said. “I can navigate through tight corners and even fit inside the pantry.”

Using Her Motorized Wheelchair in the Home

Sakina loves baking, so the narrow width of the Stretto allows her to access the ingredients she needs from all areas of the kitchen. From cake pops to banana bread, Sakina loves trying new recipes and making sweet treats.

In addition to the Stretto’s narrow width, Sakina loves her Quantum backup camera. Now, she can see all around her, instead of guessing and hoping for the best when she backs up. Sakina can reverse her motorized wheelchair into an elevator without assistance. The backup camera also helps her stay one step ahead of her younger brother.

“I can see my little brother making silly faces at me behind my back. No more sneaking around for him!”

– Sakina Shamsi

Taking Her Power Wheelchair to School

In school, her Stretto maneuvers through hallways and around desks easily. The positioning on her new motorized wheelchair helps Sakina sit much straighter and the headrest ensures she doesn’t need a neck strap.

“I look so much straighter in my pictures and feel even more confident,” Sakina said.

Like any thirteen-year-old girl, Sakina has many hobbies and enjoys crafting, horseback riding and being outside in nature. She also loves spending time with her friends and going to the mall, when COVID-19 restrictions permit it. 

“I know COVID-19 will never fully go away and that we still have to be careful and wear masks,” Sakina said. “Still, I’m definitely looking forward to getting back to normal and living my life as a teenager.”

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Why a Christmas Movie Marathon Weekend is So Important

Last year my friends and I started my new favorite holiday tradition. We call it Christmas Movie Marathon. It started last year, during the pandemic, because we were all terribly lonely, missing each other from the geographic distance between us and the isolation that COVID brought to us all. You see, we had all used to work together and were very close, because we had a very nontraditional work environment. We traveled together, protested together and even got arrested together pretty frequently. Once we all quit that company, we went our separate ways, and then the pandemic came and made everything even more lonely. 

How Christmas Movie Marathon Weekend Started

We resolved to quarantine ourselves so that we could safely get together for one weekend in December for a big, adult sleepover at my house where we would watch Christmas movies endlessly, eat cookies and play games. We had so much fun last year, and it truly brought the connection that we all desperately needed. There was no question that we’d do it again this year. 

Planning Our Get Together

We began planning months in advance and we all were giddy with anticipation about our weekend of charcuterie and cheesy Hallmark movies. We had a running list of all the holiday movies we were saving for our festive weekend in our group chat. We assigned each person a very important task. I was in charge of drinks, while my friend, who is an excellent baker, was in charge of making cookies! 

For months, I’d been looking forward to our Christmas Movie Marathon weekend, and it did not disappoint! This past weekend, one friend drove in from Washington, D.C., and the others drove in from Albany. We gathered together and watched many B-list Christmas movies with predictable gooey endings, ate piles of cookies and mounds of cheese, and played some hilarious games. My dogs were thrilled to have company. I was thrilled to have some of my closest friends around my kitchen table as we compared which cheese paired best with which crackers (the cranberry goat cheese was my favorite!). 

Christmas Traditions

As much as I love my family (and I truly do love my family), Christmas Movie Marathon is my favorite holiday tradition. I hope we continue to host it for years to come. As years go by, our lives can drive friends into separate directions. Even when we want to stay connected, it can be incredibly difficult. Having just this one weekend dedicated to indulging in delicious food and laughing without a care in the world with the friends I love helps me to stay connected with them, shows that I love them and also helps me to feel rejuvenated as we get ready to start a new year.

If the pandemic has taught me anything, it has taught me that there is nothing more important than making time to spend with the people we love.

About Stephanie Woodward: Stephanie is a brand ambassador advisor for Quantum Rehab® and works as a disability rights activist. She has received many awards for helping communities become more accessible, as well as for her actions in fighting for the rights of disabled individuals as it relates to Medicaid and other support services. Click here to learn more about Stephanie.

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Holiday Light Displays in South Carolina, New York and Florida

This year for the holidays, I was fortunate to spend a week in South Carolina, Florida and finally ended up back in New York. During my trip, I noticed a lot of houses were decorated for Christmas. Growing up, my parents and I would take rides around the neighborhood to look at Christmas lights. Sometimes I’d drink hot chocolate in the back of the car while watching the lights. Plus, we always picked our favorite house. This year, I decided to take some time to tour the light displays in all the areas I visited.

Viewing South Carolina Lights in My Wheelchair

While in South Carolina, I went around three different communities and looked at the Christmas lights. The temperature was in the low 60s at night, so I made some hot chocolate, threw on a hoodie and drove my Edge® 3 Power Wheelchair with iLevel® around the neighborhoods. This was my first time not being in a car when viewing Christmas lights. I stopped at one house for so long, the homeowner came outside and talked to me. He wondered why I was sitting there in my power wheelchair. He was really nice and let me take some pictures with his crazy light displays.

Touring the Holiday Lights in Florida

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While I was down in Florida, a cold front went through, so I could not take my motorized wheelchair around to see the lights because it was too cold for me. So, I drove around in my vehicle instead. I noticed more houses were decorated with lights than South Carolina. Plus, the communities and town centers were really decked out for the holidays too. I also saw a lot of people who had their golf carts decorated. In Florida, it’s almost a competition in these neighborhoods to see who has the most Christmas stuff or who can outdo their neighbor. I saw one house with lights around the windows and a snowman statue on their lawn, then the house next door had a projector with lights flashing, music playing and the house was so bright you could probably see it from an airplane in the sky.

Viewing Christmas Lights in New York

When I got back to New York, it was around 35 degrees at night, I couldn’t drive around in my motorized wheelchair. So, I drove around in my vehicle and toured the lights. It was sad because I noticed not many houses were decorated. Part of me hopes that more people put up lights. I thought it was interesting the difference in communities for Christmas in different areas.

Happy holidays!

About Josh McDermott: Josh is a brand ambassador for Quantum Rehab®. He is a public speaker and has served as a goodwill ambassador for the Muscular Dystrophy Association. Josh lives in New York and loves to travel. Click here to learn more about Josh.

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