A wheelchair user puts their life and livelihood at risk when they decide to fly. According to the latest Air Travel Consumer Report, in July 2021, airlines broke 28 wheelchairs a day on average. Public Meeting with DOT and Airlines On March 24, the U.S Department of Transportation held a public meeting on flying withContinue reading “The High Cost of Flying with a Power Wheelchair”
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What to Do with Your Old Power Wheelchair
The day when I receive a new power wheelchair is easily one of my favorite days ever! The feeling of getting a fresh wheelchair that fits your body and is ready to help you live your best life just feels amazing. Then, you’re left with the question: What do I do with my old wheelchair?Continue reading “What to Do with Your Old Power Wheelchair”
Great Tips for Using Your Power Chair When Announcing
As a PA announcer, I have many tips for announcing, especially while using my Stretto Power Wheelchair with iLevel® technology. My iLevel Power Chair has changed the game for me when it comes to announcing. So, I want to share with others how you can use your power wheelchair effectively when announcing sports, performing orContinue reading “Great Tips for Using Your Power Chair When Announcing”
Occupy Your Mind: Great Indoor Hobbies for Wheelchair Users
I feel it’s important to have hobbies and interests, find new ways to occupy your brain with stuff. Hobbies or sports that get you thinking or moving are great options. For me, I like to play video games, watch TV and movies. It’s how I learned to act! Watching TV and movies was great researchContinue reading “Occupy Your Mind: Great Indoor Hobbies for Wheelchair Users”
Finding New Ways to Express My Art After SCI
I’ve been doing graffiti actively for over 20 years. Most of that time was before my accident. Today, I am a C3 and C4 quadriplegic. I use a power chair with iLevel® technology for mobility and to maintain my independence. How I Got into Graffiti Art You may know how I originally got into graffitiContinue reading “Finding New Ways to Express My Art After SCI”
Healthy Eating When You Have a Disability
If you live in the northeast, from December until March, it is very cold. Normally, my goal is to stay warm. I don’t really go outside the house much if I’m not snow birding in Florida. If I am up north at my parents’ house in New York, I make a pact with myself toContinue reading “Healthy Eating When You Have a Disability”
Taking an Awesome Road Trip with My 4Front 2
I’ve always been a lover of adventure and one of my favorite things to do is travel. Prior to the pandemic, I traveled on planes for work or leisure at least once a month, and sometimes, more than that. As a result, I’d grown adept at navigating my way through an airport, from security allContinue reading “Taking an Awesome Road Trip with My 4Front 2”
Being Disabled and in Love
Love, dating and relationships are hot topics in and outside the disability community. There are many questions, concerns and emotions conveyed, but the bottom line is that people with disabilities are worthy of love just like anyone else. I met my fiancé while in high school. Before him, I never wanted to date another disabledContinue reading “Being Disabled and in Love”
Raising a Child When You Have a Disability
March is for motherhood. My daughter was born March 5, 2008. I remember when I found out I was pregnant. I was terrified. At the time, social media wasn’t a super common way to connect with many people. I didn’t know anyone who was a mom in a wheelchair. I felt like I was completelyContinue reading “Raising a Child When You Have a Disability”
Helpful Snow Cleanup Tips for Wheelchair Users
It’s February in New York. If you live anywhere in the northeast, you know that February usually brings a lot of snow. For me, snow is not my friend. It means I have to stay inside because of the cold. Plus, when all that white stuff covers the ground, it can be very challenging toContinue reading “Helpful Snow Cleanup Tips for Wheelchair Users”
Life with Quantum 