I’ve been living life at iLevel for over seven years now. Honestly, I do not think I could ever go back to life without iLevel. When I first learned about iLevel technology on power wheelchairs, I thought it was cool but not necessary. After using it every day for the past seven years, however, IContinue reading “Using iLevel Technology in My Kitchen”
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May Day and the Value of Work
The first day of May has been celebrated as a holiday across many European cultures since the Middle Ages. May Day marks the approximate halfway point between the Vernal Equinox and the Summer Solstice. In addition, May Day has also been celebrated as International Workers Day since the late nineteenth century, a day where theContinue reading “May Day and the Value of Work”
A Great Farmers Market Visit in My Stretto Wheelchair
It is springtime, and that means fresh flowers and produce! I have loved going to farmers markets since I was a kid. In Oregon, there is no shortage of them. The atmosphere, food and amazing music will always be my favorite part of spring and summer. Most farmers markets are set up with lots ofContinue reading “A Great Farmers Market Visit in My Stretto Wheelchair”
Searching for Businesses That Cater to the Disability Community
Although I have been blessed with an active and satisfying life but one aspect of being disabled keeps rearing its ugly head. I still have some problems getting services for things I want. I am a woman who is into fashion, makeup, hair styles, skin health and more. At times, maintaining a moderate but substantialContinue reading “Searching for Businesses That Cater to the Disability Community”
People with Disabilities and Understanding Voting Rights
The right to vote has not always been a luxury for all Americans. Non-landowners, African Americans, Native Americans, and women have not always been afforded the luxury of voting. Individuals with disabilities have not always had the necessary accommodations to vote. Through the years, various amendments to the constitution and Voting Rights Acts have beenContinue reading “People with Disabilities and Understanding Voting Rights”
The Other Side of the Hospital Room
Growing up, hospital rooms felt more like home to me than my actual home. It might sound wild to you, but I LOVED going in for surgery. I was the youngest of three kids. I shared a bedroom with my sister and we only had one TV in our house when I was little. So,Continue reading “The Other Side of the Hospital Room”
Discovering New Ways to Live with Charcot-Marie Tooth Disease
Charcot-Marie Tooth (CMT) is a neuro-muscular disease that can impact everyone differently. There are a few variations of a CMT diagnosis, but I have never been given a specific diagnosis. The diagnosis test generally involves a form of electrical nerve stimulation which is very painful, so I just avoid it. I never needed testing becauseContinue reading “Discovering New Ways to Live with Charcot-Marie Tooth Disease”
Great Tips and Tricks for Filing Your Taxes
When it comes to doing taxes, it’s important to know your programs! Every single state offers programs for individuals with disabilities. This might actually help reduce your tax bill for the current year. The Benefits of ABLE Accounts An ABLE account is a tax advantage savings account for individuals with disabilities and their families. IContinue reading “Great Tips and Tricks for Filing Your Taxes”
The Importance of Autism Awareness Month in April
April is Autism Awareness Month. With autism being an increasingly common diagnosis, my social media timelines are becoming inundated with posts encouraging everyone to wear blue. Jigsaw puzzle pieces are in abundance. Unfortunately, while most of these posts are well meaning, distressingly few of them are from #ActuallyAutistic people. Many times, these posts have beenContinue reading “The Importance of Autism Awareness Month in April”
My Amazing Experience at the Arizona Capitol Building
I had the honor of participating in a leadership development program sponsored by the Disability EmpowHer Network. I wrote a blog about my experience with the program last summer, but the fun didn’t end there. My Project on Food Insecurity Throughout this year, I have worked with my mentor on a project related to emergencyContinue reading “My Amazing Experience at the Arizona Capitol Building”
Life with Quantum 