While I have been experiencing the warmth and what I call “endless summer” in Florida, it is starting to get warmer up in the north. So naturally, when I speak with my friends from New York, We are making some summer plans. If you know me, you know that I love the outdoors. So lastContinue reading “My Summer Trip at Sea with iLevel”
Category Archives: Life At iLevel
Summer Activities for Wheelchair Users
Summer is just around the corner! I can’t wait to make up for last year. With COVID, I was pretty limited with what I could do. This summer is a different story. I have a lot of activities that I want to get back to doing. Skateboarding I love skateboarding with Mya. She loves itContinue reading “Summer Activities for Wheelchair Users”
Wheelchair-Accessible Treasure Island
At the end of May, I went on a girls’ trip with three of my friends. It was my best trip yet! Going on vacation is often correlated with relaxion. When you have a disability, however, a vacation can be quite the opposite! There is a lot of preparation required and there are concerns relatedContinue reading “Wheelchair-Accessible Treasure Island”
From a Walker to a Power Wheelchair
When I was in third grade, my parents, my doctor, and I made the decision for me to get a manual wheelchair. Up until that point, I’d been walking full-time, using a walker and wearing full-length leg braces for support. I remember the process of learning to walk. I said: “push and walk, push andContinue reading “From a Walker to a Power Wheelchair”
Wheelchair Accessible Half Moon Lake Lodge
Although there are many beautiful places in Wyoming, and one of those that is exceptionally beautiful is a small town called Pinedale. It’s located about an hour from where I live. To celebrate Mother’s Day this year, my friend, Bill, and I went to Pinedale. There are many small lakes in the area and theContinue reading “Wheelchair Accessible Half Moon Lake Lodge”
Wheelchair-Accessible Kansas City
The most wheelchair-accessible city I’ve been to is Kansas City, Missouri. I was asked to come down and participate in an art show. So, I figured I’d go down and check it out. Why not, right? Once we got our accommodations booked, I was ready to fly out and try this new place. Kansas CityContinue reading “Wheelchair-Accessible Kansas City”
Moving with a Disability
Last summer, I called up a friend to let her know I was planning to come down to Florida for the winter and I wanted to meet up for lunch. My friend also happens to be my realtor. Even though I am from New York and I’m still a New York resident, I own propertyContinue reading “Moving with a Disability”
Golfing with My iLevel® Wheelchair
Golfing season is here! I really love being outside, surrounded by nature and all that green grass. I love the smell of fresh-cut grass. The great thing about golf is that it can be played by almost everyone. If you are in a power wheelchair, have an amputation or injury, golf is the kind ofContinue reading “Golfing with My iLevel® Wheelchair”
Questions About My Stretto Wheelchair
I get many questions from curious people about my Edge 3 Stretto® Narrow Wheelchair with iLevel®. People ask how fast my wheelchair goes or how high it rises. I have heard it all! I hope to answer some of those questions in this blog. How fast does my power wheelchair go? I normally answer peopleContinue reading “Questions About My Stretto Wheelchair”
Things I Can Do with My Edge 3 Wheelchair
I received my Edge® 3 Motorized Wheelchair with iLevel® technology on February 6, 2020. California, where I live, was put under a shelter-in-place order on March 19, 2020. I have several disabilities and chronic illnesses that put me at very high risk for becoming critically ill if I contract COVID-19. So, I was essentially homeboundContinue reading “Things I Can Do with My Edge 3 Wheelchair”