Living with a disability comes with many challenges. One of those challenges is finding a capable caregiver. My condition doesn’t allow me to do anything for myself, which is why I need a nurse. My doctors recommend that a nurse helps me for 16 hours a day. Why I Need a Nurse I need aContinue reading “Finding the Right Nurse or Caregiver”
Category Archives: Life At iLevel
Common Questions About iLevel®
When I’m rolling around in my Quantum power wheelchair at iLevel®, people take notice. Whether I’m running errands, roaming around a park, or hightailing through the city, doing so at iLevel definitely stops some people in their tracks. I like to think it’s because they simply haven’t seen such awesome technology in action. I imagineContinue reading “Common Questions About iLevel®”
Why I Love iLevel®
Why do I love iLevel® so much? Well, it’s a game changer. When I am elevated 12 inches in my Edge® 3 Power Wheelchair, I am more independent, which makes living life a lot more fun. Here are some of the things that iLevel does for me. Holding My Niece at iLevel My niece isContinue reading “Why I Love iLevel®”
What Employers & Employees Should Know About Using FMLA for IEP Meetings
In my last blog, I discussed the 2019 United States Department of Labor opinion explaining that parents can use their FMLA time in order to attend IEP meetings for their children. I explained why this was important for parents to know and I explained who would be eligible for FMLA. This blog explains what employersContinue reading “What Employers & Employees Should Know About Using FMLA for IEP Meetings”
Using FMLA for IEP Meetings
Yes, parents can use Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA) time to attend individualized education program (IEP) meetings for their children. The United States Department of Labor published an opinion on August 8, 2019, explaining that parents can use their FMLA time in order to attend IEP meetings for their children. This was an importantContinue reading “Using FMLA for IEP Meetings”
A Night at the Ballpark
Recently, I attended a baseball game between the Charlotte 49ers and the Appalachian State Mountaineers. I go to school at the University of North Carolina in Charlotte and it was a lot of fun watching a live sporting event for the first time in months. Entering the Stadium in my Narrow Wheelchair The game tookContinue reading “A Night at the Ballpark”
Josh McDermott: Working from Home
The other day, I received a notification on my iPhone that showed photos of me and one of my friends out to lunch at a restaurant in New York sitting at a high-top table. A huge smile came across my face. Thanks to my phone, I remember that was the last photo I took beforeContinue reading “Josh McDermott: Working from Home”
Madonna Long: Back Up is the Way to Go
Living in Wyoming has been amazing, although the weather at times can be a bit treacherous. My Edge® 3 Power Wheelchair takes it all in stride and helps get me on my way safely. Last week, I went down to Salt Lake City to see my provider and they installed my new Quantum® backup camera.Continue reading “Madonna Long: Back Up is the Way to Go”
Izzie Bullock: Independent Living
As most of you know, I work for the Center for Independent Living (CIL). CILs are non-profit organizations to support and advocate for people with disabilities BY people with disabilities. CILs work with people with disabilities to help them develop independent living skills. Many people think that the definition of independence is one size fitsContinue reading “Izzie Bullock: Independent Living”
Bryan Anderson: Random Acts of Kindness
In November, we celebrate World Kindness Day but I believe that we should perform acts of kindness every day, all year long. Random acts of kindness can change someone’s life or save someone’s life. People can connect through kindness and kindness can be taught. Why We Should be Kind Over the last 15 years, I’veContinue reading “Bryan Anderson: Random Acts of Kindness”
Life with Quantum 