Can you believe it is already summer? I know summer does not officially until June 20 but in my book, summer starts June 1. Fall may be my favorite season, but summer has some of my favorite things to do. Due to the pandemic over the last two years, summers have not been the same.Continue reading “Concerts, Ice Cream and More! My Summer Bucket List”
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New Rule to Address Lack of Accessible Bathrooms on Airplanes
During the early part of my career, I was very blessed and fortunate to travel across the country. Typically, I was on the road for over 250 days out of the year. It was very strenuous and taxing, especially with having a disability and everything involved with traveling. One of the things I was alwaysContinue reading “New Rule to Address Lack of Accessible Bathrooms on Airplanes”
Using iLevel Technology in My Herb Garden
One of the things I enjoy doing is gardening. My mom has a very big flower garden in our backyard with a water fountain and a gazebo. There’s even a special area with a couple of birdfeeders where you can sit and watch the birds. For the past five years, I have been tending aContinue reading “Using iLevel Technology in My Herb Garden”
Exploring the Beautiful Outdoors in My 4Front 2 Wheelchair
The air is different in the mountains. It’s crisper. It’s fresher. I love that I live so close to a place with so much beauty! From a young age, I always felt so much peace when I was in nature. Getting out was hard though. I was born with a muscle disorder called Arthrogryposis. ItContinue reading “Exploring the Beautiful Outdoors in My 4Front 2 Wheelchair”
Children’s Books that Include People in Power Wheelchairs
Reading and Bookstagram, which is an online community on Instagram that posts about books, are two of my favorite pastimes. It was through Bookstagram that I learned about the hashtag, OwnVoices, which are books written by a person whose identity or lived experience is reflected in the subject matter of the book. Given the disabilityContinue reading “Children’s Books that Include People in Power Wheelchairs”
Assistive Technology in Cars and Taking My Driver’s Test
As a teenager, it is a rite of passage to get your driver’s license. The day of your driver’s test is a mixture of nervousness and excitement. While those emotions still apply, there is an added layer of stress for those who use assistive devices. Assistive Devices for Operating a Vehicle Assistive devices for operatingContinue reading “Assistive Technology in Cars and Taking My Driver’s Test”
Attending an Awesome Anime Convention in My Stretto Wheelchair
It’s been a busy time for me! Between sewing costumes and trying to find downtime in between, I feel like I haven’t been able to catch a break. I would say, though, these are worthy expenses for what I have been preparing for! We attended our first anime convention since 2019. The pandemic caused aContinue reading “Attending an Awesome Anime Convention in My Stretto Wheelchair”
How to Obtain a More Accessible Kitchen without a Major Renovation
My husband and I are both wheelchair users. We’ve lived in our home a little over 10 years. Before that, we lived in apartments, where we were limited in what we could do to adapt our home. While it sounds appealing to modify everything to our preferences, it’s expensive and we also want our homeContinue reading “How to Obtain a More Accessible Kitchen without a Major Renovation”
Springtime and the Beautiful Flowers in St. Louis
During the month of May in St. Louis, everything comes alive! The foliage in the trees become thicker and greener and you can see it as the wind blows. This is the best time to check out some spots in the St. Louis area where you can see beautiful flowers and plants that you don’tContinue reading “Springtime and the Beautiful Flowers in St. Louis”
College Accessibility and Accommodations for People with Disabilities
This year, my high school started College & Career Week. This is a week dedicated to helping students learn about where they might want to go to college and what career options they should consider. There were colleges, universities and jobs that we could take a gander at. We moved from room to room, doingContinue reading “College Accessibility and Accommodations for People with Disabilities”
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