I had always been nonconforming (to say the least). Anyone who knew me would agree that I could always find logical reasons for why a rule was meant to be broken. “It’s not hurting anyone”, … Read the rest
ASK PUSHLiving: What to do if you see someone abusing handicap parking?
In response to our recent article, The Escalating Abuse of Disabled Parking, we were asked a very good question about what to do if you see someone abusing handicapped parking. Thank you to Valerie … Read the rest
WHILL Announces Autonomous Wheelchair Trials a Success
This past Wednesday, the makers of the Model Ci Intelligent Personal Electric Vehicles, WHILL, announced that their new airport trial schedule aims to provide effortless travel experiences for travelers with restricted mobility. The trials … Read the rest
PUSHLiving Podcast #28: Living a Life of Beauty, Intimacy, and Wholeness with Lindsey Freysinger
Lindsey Freysinger is a German/Austrian blonde haired, blued eyed beauty who became a pediatric nurse at the ambitiously young age of 21. She was doing her residency in Texas to pursue a Masters degree in … Read the rest
Excerpt from “Inclusion Done Right: How to Make Sure Your Brand Doesn’t Miss The Mark!”
It all started with the enacting of a law, the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990. First, we had to force our entry into businesses with regulations that allowed us to even begin to … Read the rest
“Right Talent, Right Now” – Navigating Disability Employment
October is National Disability Employment Awareness Month (NDEAM), and its purpose is to honor and recognize American workers with disabilities. For the entire month of October, the importance of inclusion in the workplace is brought … Read the rest
PUSHLiving Wheelchair Lifestyle Videos: Biking for Cardio, Upper Body Exercise and Fresh Air!
PUSHLiving Wheelchair Lifestyle Videos presents Deborah J. Davis demonstrating how biking is an excellent workout option for those with spinal cord injuries.
Biking works many different muscles and helps to get you outside in the … Read the rest
PUSHLiving Podcast #27: The Gift of Inclusive Design with Dr. Rosemarie Rossetti, PhD
Rosemarie Rossetti has a PhD in Agricultural Education, an extensive background in training and consulting, and has served on the faculty of Ohio State University teaching public speaking. When biking with her husband 21 years … Read the rest
Excerpt from “Top New Trends in Disability Awareness”
Years ago, after the ADA was passed and signed into law, I was recruited to work at a major national corporation as a Human Resources Specialist after having rolled into the SVP of Human Resources’ … Read the rest
PUSHLiving Wheelchair Lifestyle Videos: Swimming for Focus, Fitness and Fun!
PUSHLiving Podcast #26: Wheelchair Travel Guide for Yearning Travelers with Lilly Longshore
Lilly Longshore has done much in her 57 years, 17 of which have been on wheels. After a long and successful career as a Waste Water Environmental Engineer, she is now retired and returning to … Read the rest
PUSHLiving Podcast #25: The Triumphant Life of Ariella Barker
We recently interviewed Ariella Barker for PUSHLiving Podcast where she shared her struggle with a rare and complicated illness that overcame her life and nearly ended it. She was able to to save her own … Read the rest