As the summer quickly draws to a close, I and my husband realized a few days ago that we haven’t done even half of our summer bucket list. Every year since we tied the knot, my hubby and I have made a list of things that are reasonably affordable and memorable. This bucket list getsContinue reading “Fun Activities on My Summer Bucket List”
Category Archives: Life At iLevel
How to Educate Businesses on Accessibility
When living with a disability, you often face challenges when it comes to access in public places. Your local parks and government buildings will be 100 percent accessible. Sometimes, local restaurants are accessible but not fully ADA compliant. For example, you might encounter some places where everything is on one floor and there is plentyContinue reading “How to Educate Businesses on Accessibility”
We Need More Accessible Transportation for Wheelchair Users
I am a wheelchair user, fighting for accessibility and transportation rights for disabled Americans. I write blogs and create social media posts to showcase living with a disability. I have been an advocate for transportation rights by contacting local politicians. I have many ideas to solve the transportation issues in the United States. Making transportationContinue reading “We Need More Accessible Transportation for Wheelchair Users”
Some Common Questions People Ask About My Power Chair
A lot of people think my Edge® 3 Power Chair is cool and have never seen anything like it. They are amazed that I can be up high up, elevated at iLevel. They talk about how it’s more comfortable to speak to me when I am elevated at their level. When talking to people aboutContinue reading “Some Common Questions People Ask About My Power Chair”
Tips for Parents When Your Child Needs a New Wheelchair
I recently went to the doctor to get a prescription for a new manual wheelchair, and I realized how much I have learned since I got my first one when I was 5 years old. For ambulatory wheelchair users, the process can be especially confusing, so I wanted to share some tips for parents whoContinue reading “Tips for Parents When Your Child Needs a New Wheelchair”
Seat Elevation on My Quantum Power Wheelchair Improves My Life
This month, an exciting opportunity arose in the world of accessible technology as the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid opened up a thirty-day comment period where people could submit public comments for why they believe Medicare should cover power seat elevation. While I’m relatively new to the game of power chairs, assistive technology and seatContinue reading “Seat Elevation on My Quantum Power Wheelchair Improves My Life”
Changes to Transportation Access for People with Disabilities
On July 26th, 2022, we celebrated the 32nd anniversary of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA). Across the nation, organizations and people with disabilities marked this occasion in a variety of different ways, from community picnics, to hosting grand openings of accessible buildings to making announcements about new policies to help move the Disability CommunityContinue reading “Changes to Transportation Access for People with Disabilities”
Some Questions I Get About My Edge 3 Power Chair with iLevel
You would think in this day and age, people would be used to seeing wheelchairs. With so many products out there, from manual chairs to mid-level power chairs to full-on power chairs, yet people still tend to stop and stare when they see one. Sometimes, they even ask questions about our wheelchairs. In my case,Continue reading “Some Questions I Get About My Edge 3 Power Chair with iLevel”
Top Issues Facing People with Disabilities and Personal Care Attendants
Like many people with disabilities, I rely on the support of personal care attendants to complete activities of daily living. These supports are vital for us to live our day-to-day lives, however, working as a personal care attendant is not an easy job. Personal care attendants should be treated with more respect. Hiring Personal CareContinue reading “Top Issues Facing People with Disabilities and Personal Care Attendants”
Meet My New Kitten, Billy!
In July 2022, we got a new addition to our family: a little, four-month-old baby kitten named Billy. My brother and I have been wanting a little kitty for over five years. While my dad was completely on board, my mom wasn’t. Caring for a disabled child is a lot of work in itself. OnContinue reading “Meet My New Kitten, Billy!”
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