The holiday season is upon us and I am excited to celebrate as much as possible! Wheelchair users are just like everyone else – some us of LOVE the holidays, and some of us just muddle through somehow. Either way, you should invite us to your holiday events just like you would invite any ofContinue reading “Make Your Holiday Celebration Wheelchair Friendly”
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Wheel Life: College Checklist for Power Wheelchair Users
As their graduation date approaches, many high school students are busy preparing for college. From visiting campuses to filling out applications, students are deciding what major to pursue and where to spend the next two-to-four years of their lives. There are tons of things to consider when looking at colleges: academics, campus life, financial aid,Continue reading “Wheel Life: College Checklist for Power Wheelchair Users”
Today’s Wheelchair Life: the Good, the Bad and the Un-accessible
It’s been 28 years since the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) was passed by Congress. The United States has come a long way in addressing the needs of those with disabilities. Yet, for some, like Alison Chancellor and Kiel Eigen, the struggle for equality persists in other ways. Alison: I live in a big cityContinue reading “Today’s Wheelchair Life: the Good, the Bad and the Un-accessible”