As we celebrate the 32nd anniversary of the Americans with Disabilities Act, there’s much to be thankful for, yet we still have work to do. What I Like About the ADA I like the public infrastructure and building safety aspects. Having the freedom to go anywhere and access any building is essential to me. RegulationsContinue reading “I Live in a Post-ADA Society and it Doesn’t Work”
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How Society Perceives Assistive Technology
I’m both a disabled person and someone who professionally studies the way we learn, think, speak, and teach about disability, whether we intend to or not. I’m sometimes asked by parents or even kids if my husband and I, both wheelchair users, allow our kids, family members to “play” with our wheelchairs. The answer mightContinue reading “How Society Perceives Assistive Technology”
Summer is Here: Hot Grilling Tips for Wheelchair Users
It’s summer now, which means it is prime grilling season! Most of you have seen my posts about grilling. I love it. It’s simple, quick and easy. Cleanup is minimal. Honestly, I think the food just tastes better when cooked on a grill. If you enjoy grilling or want to get the most out ofContinue reading “Summer is Here: Hot Grilling Tips for Wheelchair Users”
Why the ADA is Important for Wheelchair Users
This month, we celebrate the 32nd anniversary of the Americans With Disabilities Act! I appreciate this monumental shift for so much of what it’s done that I tend to take it for granted. I’ve never known the U.S. without the ADA laws, as they passed just before I was born. As easy as it isContinue reading “Why the ADA is Important for Wheelchair Users”
Going Viral: Man Fakes Disability and Abuses Accessibility Services
Recently in the news, there has been a story circulating of a man who skipped an airline queue by using a wheelchair and obtaining assistance from staff. The only thing wrong with this is that he was not actually injured or disabled. This man made a TikTok video in which he documented his visit toContinue reading “Going Viral: Man Fakes Disability and Abuses Accessibility Services”
Concerts, Ice Cream and More! My Summer Bucket List
Can you believe it is already summer? I know summer does not officially until June 20 but in my book, summer starts June 1. Fall may be my favorite season, but summer has some of my favorite things to do. Due to the pandemic over the last two years, summers have not been the same.Continue reading “Concerts, Ice Cream and More! My Summer Bucket List”
Using iLevel Technology in My Herb Garden
One of the things I enjoy doing is gardening. My mom has a very big flower garden in our backyard with a water fountain and a gazebo. There’s even a special area with a couple of birdfeeders where you can sit and watch the birds. For the past five years, I have been tending aContinue reading “Using iLevel Technology in My Herb Garden”
Exploring the Beautiful Outdoors in My 4Front 2 Wheelchair
The air is different in the mountains. It’s crisper. It’s fresher. I love that I live so close to a place with so much beauty! From a young age, I always felt so much peace when I was in nature. Getting out was hard though. I was born with a muscle disorder called Arthrogryposis. ItContinue reading “Exploring the Beautiful Outdoors in My 4Front 2 Wheelchair”
Children’s Books that Include People in Power Wheelchairs
Reading and Bookstagram, which is an online community on Instagram that posts about books, are two of my favorite pastimes. It was through Bookstagram that I learned about the hashtag, OwnVoices, which are books written by a person whose identity or lived experience is reflected in the subject matter of the book. Given the disabilityContinue reading “Children’s Books that Include People in Power Wheelchairs”
Assistive Technology in Cars and Taking My Driver’s Test
As a teenager, it is a rite of passage to get your driver’s license. The day of your driver’s test is a mixture of nervousness and excitement. While those emotions still apply, there is an added layer of stress for those who use assistive devices. Assistive Devices for Operating a Vehicle Assistive devices for operatingContinue reading “Assistive Technology in Cars and Taking My Driver’s Test”
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