Mobility Management magazine has named the 4Front® 2 HD Power Chair one of the winners of its Mobility Product Award 2022 contest. The 4Front 2 HD is a winner in the Wheelchairs, Power: Group 3, Multiple Power category. The Mobility Product Award program was launched in 2019 to honor outstanding product and technology development byContinue reading “4Front® 2 HD Named Mobility Management Mobility Product Award Winner 2022”
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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”
Summer is Here: Hot Grilling Tips for Wheelchair Users
It’s summer now, which means it is prime grilling season! Most of you have seen my posts about grilling. I love it. It’s simple, quick and easy. Cleanup is minimal. Honestly, I think the food just tastes better when cooked on a grill. If you enjoy grilling or want to get the most out ofContinue reading “Summer is Here: Hot Grilling Tips for Wheelchair Users”
My Top Places to Visit in Washington D.C.
Washington, D.C. is one of my favorite cities. I really love the history, the food, and all of the accessible outdoor spaces that D.C. has to offer. I think it’s one place that everyone should visit at least once. If you’re planning a visit to D.C., here’s some of my favorite places that you shouldContinue reading “My Top Places to Visit in Washington D.C.”
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”
Why Roll on Capitol Hill in D.C. is Important
In early June, I attended United Spinal’s Roll on Capitol Hill, a three day conference in D.C. where people with spinal cord disabilities learn about the most current policy issues and advocate with Congress to make positive changes. Because of the pandemic, this was the first time the Roll in Capitol Hill was held inContinue reading “Why Roll on Capitol Hill in D.C. is Important”
June is Arthrogryposis Multiplex Congenita (AMC) Month
I was born with Arthrogryposis Multiplex Congenita. It is a rare, non-progressive muscle disorder, characterized by multiple joint contractures at birth. It is an umbrella diagnosis. This means there are many types of Arthrogryposis. There are over 400 different types and some who are diagnosed never had their type identified. I am one of thoseContinue reading “June is Arthrogryposis Multiplex Congenita (AMC) Month”
Children’s Books that Include People in Power Wheelchairs
Reading and Bookstagram, which is an online community on Instagram that posts about books, are two of my favorite pastimes. It was through Bookstagram that I learned about the hashtag, OwnVoices, which are books written by a person whose identity or lived experience is reflected in the subject matter of the book. Given the disabilityContinue reading “Children’s Books that Include People in Power Wheelchairs”
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