Halloween is coming! As a mother of three kids, I have learned how to be a savvy shopper and not spend more than $10 per kid. Easy DYI Halloween Costumes When my son was young, I put a black sweatsuit on him and blew up a bunch of purple balloons. Voila! He was a bunchContinue reading “Costumes for Wheelchair Users on a Budget”
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Our Disabilities aren’t Your Costume
Fall is here and that means that Halloween is right around the corner! With Halloween comes a lot of fun and festivities, such as decorating your house, pumpkin carving, apple picking and most importantly, dressing up on the day itself. Even outside of the world of cosplay, (a community of people who dress up asContinue reading “Our Disabilities aren’t Your Costume”
Inclusive Play for Wheelchair Users
A few months ago I wrote about my involvement in the brand new accessible playground that we installed in my hometown. The creation of this playground was an incredible group effort that was inspired by one little girl who wanted to ensure that kids with disabilities could participate in the fun on a playground! ItContinue reading “Inclusive Play for Wheelchair Users”
Baking Sweet Treats with iLevel Technology
It’s my favorite time of the year again: fall! That means it is officially baking season. The smell of fresh warm baked cookies and crisp apple pies is what I enjoy most! For those of you that know me, you know that I love baking! It’s something I’ve loved doing since I was little. IContinue reading “Baking Sweet Treats with iLevel Technology”
How I Educate Children About Disabilities
Every year, the first week of October is National Disability Employment Awareness Month. As somebody who has a disability, I am very blessed and honored to speak on this to commemorate the many contributions and achievements of disabled individuals in the workplace. Speaking to Kids Every year, I get invited to my local elementary schoolContinue reading “How I Educate Children About Disabilities”
Great Fall Activities for Wheelchair Users
The month of September is the start of the fall season. There are so many activities that we as wheelchair users can do, so this blog is about the fall activities that I plan on doing this year. Apple Picking Apple picking is one of the most fun things to do. Browse the selection ofContinue reading “Great Fall Activities for Wheelchair Users”
Let’s Celebrate Spinal Cord Injury Awareness
September is Spinal Cord Injury Awareness Month. Back in 1981, I didn’t truly understand in specific terms what my spinal cord really was. I soon learned. Understanding the Mental Impact of SCI As I laid in a hospital bed wondering why I couldn’t feel my legs, I knew that I had been in an accident.Continue reading “Let’s Celebrate Spinal Cord Injury Awareness”
Inclusivity in Hollywood: Part 1
I’ve been thinking about how people with disabilities are represented in television and film. Good representation or increased representation can help to form positive and inclusive opinions. Not enough or poor representation can lead to untrue and inaccurate depictions and basic ignorance. Disability Representation in the Top 100 Grossing Films As a disabled woman IContinue reading “Inclusivity in Hollywood: Part 1”
Inclusivity in Hollywood: Part 2
In the first half of this blog, I talk about how disability representation in Hollywood, in both television and films. Unfortunately, we have a long way to go. My husband is considering a few writing projects and has enlisted me as a sounding board. The topic of disability representation played a big part in someContinue reading “Inclusivity in Hollywood: Part 2”
Let’s All Stay Safe this 4th of July
Many of us are excited to resume our usual gatherings and activities for Independence Day. We’ve all been through so much with the COVID-19 pandemic, so we deserve to have some fun! While you’re out there having fun, it’s important to also stay safe. Here are some important safety tips when celebrating this July 4thContinue reading “Let’s All Stay Safe this 4th of July”
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