If you have a disability and use a wheelchair, your life is probably not the easiest. if you’re like me, every single day can present a new challenge or a new adventure. Sometimes, the world can just seem like it’s coming after you. You feel like no matter what you try to do to makeContinue reading “Tips to Simplify Your Life When Living with a Disability”
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My Visit to an Accessible Theme Park
The words accessibility and amusement park do not usually go together but Morgan’s Wonderland is just that! Morgan’s Wonderland is a theme park in San Antonio, Texas, which provides a fun, clean and beautiful environment free of physical and economic barriers that all individuals can come to and enjoy regardless of age or ability. EveryContinue reading “My Visit to an Accessible Theme Park”
How I Found My Confidence as a Disabled Person
Learning to accept and love your disability is a journey every person with disability goes through. The journey they take differs from person to person. Even the concept of accepting one’s disability varies, based on who you ask. To me, disability acceptance means embracing your disability and seeing your disability not as the problem butContinue reading “How I Found My Confidence as a Disabled Person”
Switching from a Manual Wheelchair to a Power Chair
When I first got a wheelchair in 2019, I didn’t think that I would need another one for a long time. Me and my manual chair have been to many places. Because of it, I could do a lot of things that I couldn’t do before. Losing control of parts of my body took aContinue reading “Switching from a Manual Wheelchair to a Power Chair”
Staying in Hotels as a Wheelchair User
In my September blog, I talked about some tips I try to follow when I travel with my motorized wheelchair. In this blog, I want to talk about lodging. There are challenges when you want to go somewhere new. If I visited a hotel or a certain area that I feel comfortable with in terms ofContinue reading “Staying in Hotels as a Wheelchair User”
Enjoying Football with iLevel Technology
The football season for the Charlotte 49ers has returned. It kicked off on September 3, beginning with a historical win that I got to experience thanks to iLevel® on my Stretto Power Wheelchair. The Duke Blue Devils were the first power-five team to play the 49ers at home inside Jerry Richardson Stadium. I am aContinue reading “Enjoying Football with iLevel Technology”
Costumes for Wheelchair Users on a Budget
Halloween is coming! As a mother of three kids, I have learned how to be a savvy shopper and not spend more than $10 per kid. Easy DYI Halloween Costumes When my son was young, I put a black sweatsuit on him and blew up a bunch of purple balloons. Voila! He was a bunchContinue reading “Costumes for Wheelchair Users on a Budget”
Our Disabilities aren’t Your Costume
Fall is here and that means that Halloween is right around the corner! With Halloween comes a lot of fun and festivities, such as decorating your house, pumpkin carving, apple picking and most importantly, dressing up on the day itself. Even outside of the world of cosplay, (a community of people who dress up asContinue reading “Our Disabilities aren’t Your Costume”
Baking Sweet Treats with iLevel Technology
It’s my favorite time of the year again: fall! That means it is officially baking season. The smell of fresh warm baked cookies and crisp apple pies is what I enjoy most! For those of you that know me, you know that I love baking! It’s something I’ve loved doing since I was little. IContinue reading “Baking Sweet Treats with iLevel Technology”
Raising Awareness for Disability Employment
October is National Disability Employment Awareness Month, a month that raises awareness, celebrates the contributions of workers with disabilities and educates about the value of a diverse workforce, inclusive of the skills and talents that disabled people bring. As part of National Disability Employment Awareness Month, it’s important to recognize the assistive technology that helpsContinue reading “Raising Awareness for Disability Employment”
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