How to Create Some New Holiday Traditions

When I was younger, it seemed like we spent more time, sometimes days, decorating together as a family. As a kid, we spent time at my aunt and uncle’s house. Decorating for the holidays was a huge thing. We spent a weekend and had a blast putting up decorations and drinking hot apple cider. We also went to a tree farm to pick out a tree and helped cut it down. Plus, we also visited Santa, sat in his lap and told him what we wanted for Christmas. It was all very exciting.  

Then at my mom and dad’s, we spent the whole day together, decorating our tree. I can’t tell you how awesome it was to just be together as a family. The memories I made with my family are my absolute favorite. Are you looking to create some new holiday traditions? There are lots of fun things you can do together. Here are a few ideas!

Bake Christmas Cookies

variety of assorted designed cookies
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There are so many kinds of cookies and treats you can make. Think beyond the traditional chocolate chip cookie recipe and search for a new type of cookie to bake this year. You can bake extras to give to friends or family. Plus, consider paying it forward and bake cookies for your mail delivery person or the people who pick up your garbage and recycling.

Sing or Listen to Holiday Carols

You may not be much of a singer but that’s okay! With so many devices that stream music, like Spotify, Pandora or even Alexa, it’s easy to get into the spirit of the season by listening to holiday music. Whether you like today’s popular, modern music or prefer listening to the classic sounds of Bing Crosby, putting on some music is a relaxing way to spend time with your family.

Watch Christmas Movies

We all know the famous classic holiday movies, such as “Home Alone,” “How the Grinch Stole Christmas” or “The Christmas Story.” You might also prefer Jimmy Stewart’s “It’s a Wonderful Life.” Watching movies together is a great activity. You can even try to make it a movie marathon.

I hope you all get to make some great holiday memories this year. The past two years have been very long for all of us. Now, things are semi-normal again. Be sure to enjoy the time you spend with your friends, family and loved ones. Let’s create some wonderful memories!

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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Taking a Look Back on My 2021 Resolutions

In early January, I told you about how much I love setting New Year’s Resolutions and some resolutions that I really enjoyed. My resolutions are usually measurable goals that I strive to accomplish throughout the year. I set goals in different categories, such as personal, professional, financial, and even joint resolutions that I share with my husband. I set my goals back in January and it’s now time to look back and see how well I’ve done with accomplishing those goals. Let’s take a look. 

Go to Five New Places 

This is a joint goal that I shared with my husband, and it’s a recurring resolution for us because we love it so much. We purposely don’t define what counts as a new place because it could be a new restaurant or a new country or anything in between! The point is for us to get out there and try new things. I’m excited to report that we knocked this goal out of the park. With access to vaccines and travel restrictions lifted, we’ve been able to enjoy plenty of new places! In June we took a short trip to Miami. I used to live there, but my husband had never been, so I loved showing him around. Some of my favorite parts of that trip were exploring new places in Miami that I’d never been to either. For example, we went to Shark Valley which is a national park with miles of paved trails where you can roll along with alligators and other wildlife! 

Another new place we explored were the restaurants that we’d never been to in the Adirondacks. We regularly go to the Adirondacks, but never took the time to explore the local flavors, so we had a delicious time exploring the foods of the Adirondacks. For our anniversary we went to Buffalo, NY, for a weekend and explored the breweries and a cat cafe!

And our favorite new place is South Africa! In November we finally went on our honeymoon, spending two weeks exploring all the incredible things that South Africa has to offer including historical tours about apartheid, cage diving with sharks, and a safari with beautiful wild animals. 

Wake Up at 6 A.M. Every Day

I did not exactly master this one. I have never been a morning person. In fact, I am kind of a monster in the morning. I can honestly say, however, that I have gotten a lot better at waking up early this past year, but I definitely did not wake up at 6am every day. 

Finish the Blueprints for Our House

This is another joint goal with my husband. We bought land back in 2018 with the intention of building our dream home which will feature premier accessibility. The plan was to begin building in 2021, right after our wedding. However, the pandemic definitely threw a wrench in that timeline. We decided to slow the process down and set a smaller goal of finishing the blueprint for our home so that we could begin building in 2022. While our blueprint is starting to really take shape, I can’t say that it’s finished, so I would give us a B+ on this goal. The good news (or bad news?) is that we realized that we likely won’t be able to start building our home in 2022 because the price of lumber is still significantly high. This means we have more time to finish the blueprints and make sure that our house design is exactly what we want before we break ground. 

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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Fighting the Good Fight for the Disability Community

Bryson uses a Stretto Power Wheelchair with iLevel

I was diagnosed with Duchenne muscular dystrophy at the age of five. It continues to take from me. I cannot walk and the strength in my arms has decreased rapidly. Society’s gaze on the disabled has made the life of many even harder. I believe that members of the disabled community should have equal rights. Disabled people face discrimination and negative stereotypes every day, which makes dealing with our conditions even harder. Change needs to come and disabled persons deserve a spot at the table.

The disabled community has fought for greater accessibility for decades and the fight continues every day. From legislation to unwillingness, discrimination on this issue has taken many forms. Quantum helps to fight for accessibility by providing top-of-the-line equipment that allows for greater mobility, including power wheelchairs and other technologies. Still, there are more steps that others need to take.

Wheelchair-Accessible Doors

Push button door openers should be installed near doors, as they are strenuous to open and can be hard to navigate around in a power wheelchair. Certain legislation allows buildings built before 1980 to not comply with ADA guidelines, but this harmful practice makes the disabled feel alienated and unwanted.

Medicaid Benefits

The benefits system keeps disabled citizens down by making them rely on the system. To keep my Medicaid benefits, I cannot have over 2,000 dollars in my accounts at one time. How is somebody with a disability supposed to provide for themselves? And why does it feel like a punishment for being different from society?

Get to Know Disabled Community Members

Life can be easier for those affected by disability, and we can do this by giving a voice to those who need to be heard. When you see a disabled person in a wheelchair, don’t assume that they are slow or unable to comprehend. Get to know your disabled peers. You may find out that they are older than you thought. Don’t feel pity or go out of your way to help because we will let you know if we need assistance. Allowing people with disabilities to vent their frustrations creates an open forum for a better tomorrow.

Quantum has given a voice to those who want to be heard through the brand ambassadors that work for the company. This is a huge step as those who are affected by disability can give opinions on how to make products better. They play an active part in what goes on behind closed doors.

We aren’t asking much, but we want to be respected and have equal rights. Our generation can enact change by expelling disabled stereotypes and holding those accountable who foster discrimination of disabled communities. Disability should be ordinary. What we lack in abilities we make up for in heart.

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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How to be Your Own Self Advocate

I am an employment specialist who supports people with disabilities. The number one skill I work on with consumers is self advocacy. Self advocacy is speaking up for yourself. It means having the ability and information to get what you want or need to be successful. It’s understanding what rights you have, who can assist you and having the power to enforce those rights. Self advocacy is not only important for employment purposes but is important in every aspect of a disabled person’s life.

A person with a disability need to be their best advocate to ensure they get to live the life they choose and have the right to live. Self advocacy is needed at work, school, in the community, at home and in the medical system. Self advocating may look a little different in each of these roles, but the same actions steps can be applied in each setting.

To be a self advocate, one must set goals, understand their strengths and weaknesses, ask for help when needed, and speak up. These action steps can be difficult for people. Self advocacy is not a skill one is born with. It is a skill you gain through life experiences.

Setting Goals

Setting goals is a vital part of self advocacy because understanding what we want to accomplish gives us starting point. It also motivates us. Without a goal, there is nothing to advocate for.

Understanding Strengths and Weaknesses

Having a clear understanding of personal strengths and weaknesses (or areas of improvement) helps us identify what options are best. More often, it is more difficult for people to identify their strengths than weaknesses. People find it easier to identify everything they cannot do, as opposed to all the things they can do. Knowing our strengths helps us identify what works for us and knowing our weaknesses help us identify what we need to improve on.

Asking For Help When Needed

Asking for help can be the hardest action step to take but everybody needs help at one point or another. People often think that seeking help in a sign of weakness. It is the opposite! Seeking help is a sign of strength. No one is expected to be good at everything and needing help from others is a part of life. Asking for help when needed ties back to understanding strengths and weaknesses. If we can use our strengths to help others, our weaknesses tell us where we need help.

Speaking Out

When we do not get the help we need, the next step is to speak out until we get what we need. Speaking out means being persistent and not giving up. Sometimes, asking for help once is not enough. You must ask multiple times and multiple people before you get what you need. It may not come easy but if you keep pushing, you will find the right path or person to get what you need.

The best advocates are the ones who advocate for themselves first.

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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Kerri Knudson: Exploring the Outdoors

Helen Keller once said that life is either a daring adventure or nothing. As for Kerri Knudson, she’ll choose adventure every time! Her passion for the outdoors pushes Kerri beyond her limits, as she loves to soak up the beauty that is all around her.

“I am inspired by pushing the limits most people think I should have,” said Kerri. “I like to show people that having a disability doesn’t mean that I can’t do something.”

Born with arthrogryposis, a rare muscle disorder, Kerri’s muscles do not develop properly and she lacks strength in her lower extremities and shoulders. She uses a power chair for mobility and currently has the 4Front® 2 Power Wheelchair. Equipped with Smart Traction Control (STC) and SRS (Smooth Ride Suspension), the 4Front 2 Power Wheelchair is perfect for tackling uneven terrain. This is ideal for Kerri, as she loves camping and going on trails.

After growing up in California, her journey led Kerri to put down roots in northern Utah. A single mom, she resides there with her 13-year-old daughter.

“She is the joy of my life,” Kerri said. 

“I love that my power wheelchair can get me places I can’t get to otherwise, especially outdoors.”

– Kerri Knudson

At home, Kerri enjoys using safe seat elevation on her 4Front 2 Motorized Wheelchair. Elevated at 10 inches, Kerri can now water her hanging plants independently and reach her stovetop and cabinets, which ensures that cooking is safe and easy. She has even learned some new recipes!

Kerri loves that the Quantum backup camera on her motorized wheelchair provides a rear viewing angle of 170 degrees, which makes reversing her power chair effortless, especially in her home.

“I have an awkward shaped bathroom,” Kerri said. “The backup camera has helped me turn my chair around a corner that had previously been difficult.”

In between camping trips and traversing the Utah wilderness, Kerri works full-time and is a public speaker. Most recently, Kerri became a Q Roll Model for Quantum and is excited for the opportunities it gives her.

“I want to take Quantum with me on some amazing adventures,” Kerri said. “Life is meant to be lived!”

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My Shiny New Stretto Motorized Wheelchair

One of the things that I’m most thankful for this year is my brand new Quantum® Edge 3 Stretto® Power Wheelchair. A few months ago, I got a call that my Stretto with iLevel® and a backup camera was ready for delivery. When I first found out I was receiving a new wheelchair, I was a little nervous. I was so comfortable in my Edge® 3 Power Wheelchair. As a wheelchair user, you know that once you find the right power chair and positioning, it’s very difficult to make changes. Still, I went to my wheelchair fitting with an open mind.

The Narrow Width of my Power Chair

When I arrived home with my new power chair, I was blown away! I felt like a new person in this amazing chair. After going for a test drive through my house, I quickly realized that the narrow base of the Stretto opened a whole new world for me. I could navigate through tight corners and even fit inside the pantry. I couldn’t believe it! There were so many areas of my house that I couldn’t access before. Now that I had had my Stretto Motorized Wheelchair, I could access the unknown. In addition, I quickly realized that I was no longer in danger of scratching up the walls when I took sharp turns around corners. 

My Power Wheelchair Backup Camera

Another great aspect of my Stretto is that it has a backup camera. Can you believe it? A backup camera, just like a car! Now, I can see all around me. I can see what’s behind me when I back up, instead of guessing and hoping for the best. One of the best parts of my backup camera is that I can see my little brother making silly faces at me behind my back. No more sneaking around for him! Having a backup camera also means that I can reverse my motorized wheelchair into an elevator without assistance. It makes me feel so independent. 

My Wheelchair Positioning

I love how my new wheelchair positions me. I feel like I’m sitting much straighter and I can use my arms even better than before. The wheelchair cushion is much more comfortable and the power chair headrest ensures that I don’t need a neck strap anymore. I look so much straighter in my pictures and feel even more confident.

Taking My Stretto to School

Recently, I went to school with my Stretto for the first time. I navigated hallways smoothly and discovered how easy it was for me to maneuver myself around desks to get where I needed to be. The icing on the cake is that my backup camera allows me to see kids behind me in class who I didn’t even know sat behind me. When I’m going through the hallways between classes, I can now see the herd of kids behind me and that helps me position myself so I’m not in the way.

I’m so happy and thankful to have this brand-new chair. I feel blessed and excited for many more Stretto-rific adventures to come!

About Sakina Shamsi: Sakina lives in New Jersey with her parents and brother. Although she has spinal muscular atrophy type II, Sakina lives a full and independent lifestyle. She is active in the disability community and enjoys horseback riding, baking and crafting. Click here to learn more about Sakina.

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It’s the Digital Solution: PQ-365.com

Our providers are discovering a whole new way to do business! PQ-365.com is an innovative platform with everything Pride and Quantum, all in one place. PQ-365.com is more than just a website for providers. It’s the digital solution for mobility professionals, delivering a cohesive experience for both Pride and Quantum providers.

We’re excited to announce that PQ-365.com has many new features to help providers and clinicians do business with us more efficiently. One of the biggest enhancements that PQ-365.com offers is a cleaner look and feel, as well as a more intuitive ordering system, improving the overall customer experience. Buttons on top right-hand corner of the PQ-365.com homepage ensure that orders, quotes and invoices are just a click away.

The increased speed of the PQ-365.com platform is another exciting aspect of the site. Pages load quickly, so providers save valuable minutes when ordering products and parts.

“With technology constantly evolving, it was important to develop a platform that keeps up with the demands of our customers,” said Kate Pencek, Senior Director, IT & Enterprise Architecture. “It emulates similar e-commerce sites, while still providing an intuitive look and feel.”

Another key feature of PQ-365.com is the global search box at the top of the page, so visitors can quickly search for products, parts and more. In addition, they can scroll down to the recently viewed items list that populates at the bottom of the homepage.

The improved news section helps keep providers and clinicians up to date on the latest product launches and features a searchable archive, allowing them to view past news stories. 

For mobility professionals who are constantly on the go, PQ-365.com now offers an enhanced mobile site that is directly accessible through a mobile web browser and the PQ-365 app. Whether they’re in the office or out in the field, providers can access PQ-365.com on their mobile device.  

“The enhancements made to the site offer providers more ways to connect and do business with us,” said Jeff Distasio, Senior Director, Pride Sales. “With a cleaner look, a cohesive experience and fantastic features, PQ-365.com helps Pride and Quantum stand out from the competition.”

What I Am Most Thankful for This Year

These past almost two years have been pretty rough for everyone but for me, this year was especially challenging. As the end of the year nears, instead of focusing on all the negative things that have affected me and many others, I wanted to talk about some of the things that have had a positive impact on me in 2021. 

I’m Thankful for My Life Partner

To start things off, I must hand it to my life partner. He’s been my main support throughout this trying year. He is always there when I need him to be, whether it’s an ear to listen or a shoulder to cry on. He is someone that takes care of me and helps me out on days where I need more assistance than usual. His ability to adapt to different situations is commendable. Most importantly, he is someone I’ve been able to make very meaningful memories with, year after year. This year being no exception! I couldn’t ask for a better main support and person to spend my life with.

I’m Grateful for Sewing Machines

Secondly, I’m highly thankful for my sewing machines. Since 2015 or 2016, sewing has been my main hobby, specifically making cosplays. It’s kept me sane all this time! There are only a few things I get more joy from than designing an outfit from scratch, sewing it, and bringing it from paper to reality. I’m even more thankful that the sewing machine company that I use responded back to my email inquiry about accessible sewing and directed me to a machine that is fully operational via buttons on the machine. Prior to this, I held the foot pedal in one hand while only having one hand to maneuver fabric with. This is especially hard for me and nearly impossible on days where my left arm is out of commission. Thank you, Singer, for making a great machine that is operable by hand!

I’m Thankful for My Indoor Therapy Swing

My indoor therapy swing is another thing that I am extremely thankful for and glad that I received this year. It sits in my living room and it has been so amazingly helpful for me. When I’m stressed or overstimulated, it allows me the comfort of a full body back and forth rock that I can tuck my whole body into. Prior to my body changing, I spent so much time outdoors swinging. Unfortunately, there are no accessible swings around our area so having my own personal one that I can be in safely is the next best thing! I love to watch YouTube and zone out (my guinea pig loves it too)!

I’m Grateful for My Pets

I’d like to talk about my pets, who I am extremely thankful for, and how they have helped me. As I’ve mentioned, I have a guinea pig and her name is Nugget! Up until early this morning, I had another one named Carmilla Swirl, due to her white/dark brown/light brown coloration (rest in peace, you chunky love furball). I also have a rabbit named March who has pointy ears and a cat named Geist. They are all incredibly loving and always cheer me up on rough days.

One of my favorite things that always brings a smile to my face is my fridge alarm, aka my guineas (and sometimes my rabbit, who will rattle her cage bars), who make a “wheeking” noise every time I open the fridge (or wrinkle a bag)! They know that sound usually leads to them getting spoiled with fresh veggies! Holding them and being able to pet them and play with them always takes my mind off things. It really seems like they know. Often times, my cat will randomly join me upstairs or on my couch almost as if she knows that I need her in the moment. It’s always nice to be met each morning with my eager smaller animals running over to the sides of their enclosures to greet me.

I’m Thankful for My Stretto

Lastly, I’m thankful that I regained a lot of my independence by getting my new power wheelchair earlier this year. Being able to better move around my house has been amazing. I’ve been able to cook and clean again without as much assistance. I can go outside for more than a few minutes without struggling or getting tired. The outdoors especially means a heck of a lot to me. I’ve enjoyed going on adventures on our city’s accessible trails.

Looking back at all of these things has made me realize that even though it’s been a hard year, I stayed positive through it and I’m glad that I can see that.

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 to Understand Invisible Disabilities

I have noticed lately that people talk about two categories of disabilities: visible and invisible. Because I use a power wheelchair, my mobility disability is obviously visible. I also have known for a long time that I have an invisible disability called Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder, or ADHD. But are so-called invisible disabilities really invisible, or do non-disabled people not know what to look for?

Learning about ADHD

Last year in my high school psychology class, I began to really understand what ADHD is and how it affects me. (I didn’t have the attention span to learn about it before). I found psychology so interesting that over the summer, I chose to attend a camp run by Stanford University Medical School to learn more about different kinds of brains and how they work. The camp was called “SNP REACH” (Stanford Neurodiversity Project — Research and Advocacy Camp for High Schoolers). I learned that the more you learn about invisible disabilities, the more visible they become.

ADHD and Becoming Hyper Focused

First of all, pretty much every invisible disability creates certain recognizable strengths. Let’s take ADHD. Sure, it’s harder to regulate your attention, but the flip side is that you can often hyper-focus on activities that you find interesting or challenging. For example, one of my favorite things to do is to play video games. I started playing Minecraft when I was little. Now, I like to play a lot of other games too, such as Pokémon Sword and Shield, Stardew Valley and Phasmophobia. When I play video games, I am so focused that I can totally lose track of time for hours on end. Sometimes I even forget to eat!

Maddie plays video games while sitting in her Stretto Power Wheelchair

It’s not just video games that I can focus on so intensely though. I can hyper-focus on anything I really like, including playing wheelchair tennis, reading manga, writing fictional stories, assembling 1,000-piece jigsaw puzzles, and solving geometry problems. I get in this zone where I can work so hard and stick with things long past the point when other people might give up… if I like what I am doing.

Tools to Help Me Stay on Track

Of course, there are some downsides to hyper-focusing, like occasionally forgetting to do something important (homework), but I have developed a zillion strategies to deal with this problem. For example, I create daily routines, written checklists, and reminder alarms on my phone. I also try to exercise to help me regulate my attention and energy.

Sometimes, I still struggle to push through tasks that are not engaging for me, like writing English essays, but I am getting better at that. I have learned that finding some way to move my body can really help. I also take a brain break for ten minutes. If I am at home, I add some form of cardio exercise, such as punching my boxing bag. It’s like a reset that allows me to get back to work.

Maddie and her Stretto Power Wheelchair with iLevel

Now that you know more about my supposedly invisible disability of ADHD, do you still think it’s really invisible? I think there is a stereotype that only visible disabilities count as real disabilities. As a result, people with invisible disabilities sometimes must fight harder to be believed and to get accommodations. I wish more people would take the time to learn about different invisible disabilities. This way, everyone who has one can feel proud and be recognized for all the things they can do!

About Maddie Kasten: Maddie is a Q Roll Model for Quantum Rehab. She lives in Phoenix, Arizona, and enjoys participating in adaptive sports, playing video games and watching anime. Click here to learn more about Maddie.

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Helpful Tips for Power Chair Users During the Winter Months

As a power wheelchair user, I’ve learned a lot about driving a power chair in the winter. If you live in the Northeast like I do, you start to notice the colder air during the months of October and November. The next thing you know, there’s snow on the ground. This can be challenging for wheelchair users. Well, I’m here to shed a little light on this topic and suggest tips to make wintertime a little bit easier.

Although I do live in New York, I spend my winters down in Florida as a snowbird. So, for the last four years, I haven’t experienced snow. Before I became a snowbird, however, I was miserable during the winters in New York. I am unable to do as much in my power wheelchair and felt confined to my house. To prepare myself for this, there were a few things I did leading up to the first snowfall.

Make Plans with Friends

Every year before the snow started, I made a ton of plans with friends and family to go out to dinner throughout the months of October and November, long before the bad weather started happening. I liked soaking up as much social interaction as I possibly could.

Stock Up the Pantry

I also had a conversation with my parents about stocking up on certain foods over the winter. If we were hit with a snowstorm that dropped two feet of snow on the ground, there was no way I’d be able to go to the store. I also made plans that if a snowstorm was coming, I’d ask my friends or my parents if they could pick up food from the grocery store for me.

Create an Emergency Plan

snowy pathway surrounded by bare tree
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Another tip that I learned over the years is you must plan for snow in the worst-case scenario. Think of how you can safely get out of the office in case of an emergency. We all know that snow and power wheelchairs aren’t best buddies. So, it’s important to have at least one or two people you can call on to assist you in leaving the house in the event of an emergency. Although I always had my parents to help, I also asked one of my friends be available in case I needed to be shoveled out or if I needed to get to my vehicle so I could go to a doctor appointment. Having someone on standby can be a lifesaver during the winter.

Don’t Go Out Alone

I always recommend that if you plan to go out and there is snow on the ground, don’t go out alone. Make sure you have someone with you just in case you get stuck in the snow, or you end up having to drive your power wheelchair across the ice. Having a buddy with you ensures you are not stuck outside in the cold for a long period of time.

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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