There’s many different medical conditions that people can have. They may rely on wheelchairs for independence, function, safety, and quality of life. Personally, I am a power wheelchair user for three different reasons. Here are some ways my Stretto with iLevel® technology helps me in my daily life. My Stretto Helps Me Conserve Energy The firstContinue reading “Three Reasons Why I Use My Stretto Power Chair”
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Household Hacks for People with Disabilities
People with disabilities live in worlds (and often houses) that were not designed with them in mind. Out of what can be frustration and clunky attempts to make things work, emerges creative solutions, sometimes in the form of life hacks that make day-to-day tasks a bit easier. I’m a disabled mom of three who worksContinue reading “Household Hacks for People with Disabilities”
Where We Go from Here: The Americans with Disabilities Act
July 26, 2022, marks the 32nd anniversary of the Americans with Disabilities Act. Every year, the disability community celebrates this day because the ADA is a declaration of equality for people with disabilities. Much has changed for the better, with increased access and greater opportunities for disabled individuals. Yet, after 32 years, there is stillContinue reading “Where We Go from Here: The Americans with Disabilities Act”
How to Go Above and Beyond the ADA
As a person with a disability, it doesn’t take long for me to look around an establishment and notice opportunities that can make life a little easier for those in a wheelchair. I noticed that when I was on the east coast and closer to metropolitan areas, various establishments had shown themselves to be aContinue reading “How to Go Above and Beyond the ADA”
Why Access is Important and How to Educate Others
This month is the 32nd anniversary of the Americans with Disabilities Act. Recently, I had an experience at a local restaurant down south. I had to make my voice heard so that I would be able to access a certain part of their facility. My friends came down to visit me over Memorial Day weekendContinue reading “Why Access is Important and How to Educate Others”
Anomie Fatale is Singing Her Heart Out
As a singer and musician, Anomie Fatale is hitting all the right notes. She grew up in New Hope, Pennsylvania, and was diagnosed with Ehlers Danlos Syndrome, a genetic connective tissue disorder that typically exhibits itself later in life. She became disabled at age 20 due to complications from surgeries for Chiari malformation and aContinue reading “Anomie Fatale is Singing Her Heart Out”
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”
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”
The Great Benefits of My Wheelchair at Medical Appointments
Going to the doctor for annual healthcare checkups is a normal occurrence for most individuals. Making these appointments so that they don’t interfere with work or school schedules takes some thought. Once the appointment is booked, you just wait for the day to arrive. For someone with a physical disability who uses a wheelchair, however, thereContinue reading “The Great Benefits of My Wheelchair at Medical Appointments”
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