Kids love machines. We recently got a new gadget that infuses still water with carbonation to cut down on our family’s consumption of single-use sparkling water bottles and cans. Observing this device in action was a major event when we hosted one of my kids’ playmates for dinner recently. As exciting as a seltzer makerContinue reading “Fighting the Stigma of Power Wheelchairs”
Category Archives: Life At iLevel
Vacationing with My iLevel® Wheelchair
For the first time since the COVID-19 pandemic began, my family and I took a vacation to a place that is very special to us: Greensboro, Georgia. I attended the Mansfield Oil Golf Classic in hopes to raise funds to help those with life-threatening conditions. The event was a lot of fun and I’m excitedContinue reading “Vacationing with My iLevel® Wheelchair”
Sakina Shamsi: My Greatest Fashion Accessory
I’ve written about wheelchair fashion in the past. What many people may not realize is that it’s actually quite fun to jazz up your wheelchair and personalize it. There are so many ways to make your motorized wheelchair fun and trendy! Staying Safe and Trendy with Hand Sanitizer Now more than ever, because of COVID-19,Continue reading “Sakina Shamsi: My Greatest Fashion Accessory”
Funding for iLevel®
It’s no shocker that things always cost more when you have a disability. If you have a vehicle that you drive with hand controls and a side entry or rear-entry ramp, you understand that routine maintenance can cost a lot. Other expenses that people with disabilities may have are doctors’ appointments, medications, making any kindContinue reading “Funding for iLevel®”
Jesse Cuellar: My Summer Bucket List
This summer is going to be amazing because we’ll finally be getting back to living more normally. We are finally, slowly (and I say it again slowly) opening back up to the point where we can be outside and participate in normal activities. I look forward to being outside and active as much as possible.Continue reading “Jesse Cuellar: My Summer Bucket List”
Summer and My iLevel Power Wheelchair
The summer sun is slowly making its way to the United States, which means ice cream, BBQs, and most importantly, adventures in my Edge® 3 Power Chair with iLevel®! Last summer was not the best for anyone, but I fully intend to make up for it in 2021. My 31st birthday is in July, soContinue reading “Summer and My iLevel Power Wheelchair”
Buffalo and iLevel® Technology
Traveling in wonderful Wyoming in my Quantum® power wheelchair with iLevel® is always an adventure. You never know what photo opportunities may present themselves. Just make sure your subject is not moving. Last week, I traveled to Jackson, also known as Jackson Hole, Wyoming. The magnificent Teton Mountains can be seen from the distance. JacksonContinue reading “Buffalo and iLevel® Technology”
Merlisha Henderson: A Survival Kit for Young Adults After Graduation
It’s almost that time of year once again. GRADUATION! As parents, we all know that you will hear (and pay for) the “G” word from pre-school to grad school. There is just something about that high school and college graduation that really marks a point in the relationship that you have with your children. SeniorContinue reading “Merlisha Henderson: A Survival Kit for Young Adults After Graduation”
Bryan Anderson: Why Father’s Day is Special to Me
Father’s Day is special to me because I have a stepfather that’s been more of a father to me than my real one. Father’s Day is a time to show him my appreciation for what he’s done for me. When I was 6 or 7 years old, my mom started dating him. He stepped inContinue reading “Bryan Anderson: Why Father’s Day is Special to Me”
Wheelchair Accessible Atlanta
I live on the outskirts of a very wheelchair accessible city, Atlanta, Georgia. It has a lot of accessible places. Here are some of my favorites. The World of Coca Cola Museum One of my favorite places in Atlanta is the World of Coca Cola Museum. It has very wide motorized wheelchair ramps and wideContinue reading “Wheelchair Accessible Atlanta”