My name is Gina, and I suffered a spinal cord injury at 18 years old which left me a quadriplegic and full-time wheelchair user. As a result I require a vehicle that is equipped with … Read the rest
Forced Poverty
Does SSDI force poverty on disabled people?
“Oh, you poor person with a disability…”
No really, people with disabilities are poor and they don’t have many options.
I call it forced poverty…and that forced poverty … Read the rest
ADA Fails to Regulate Bed Heights in Hotels – FIGHT BACK NOW!
ADA Bed Height Regulations
The 2010 ADA Standards for Accessible Design include revised minimum requirements for newly and constructed or altered facilities so that they are accessible to and usable by individuals with disabilities. Unfortunately, … Read the rest
Miraculous Paralysis Recovery Specialist Ken Bryant – Is He for Real?
Ken Bryant “Paralysis Recovery Specialist”
Who is this Ken guy you ask? And what in the world is a PRS? Well, Ken Bryant is a self-proclaimed Paralysis Recovery Specialist. That sounds fancy, doesn’t it? I … Read the rest
How to Hire and Keep Caregivers
I’ve had a good experience with almost all of my caregivers, and I have maintained some great friendships. I’m very happy with my caregiving situation, but like many people, I hate the training process so… Read the rest
Into the Minds of Devotees & Admirers of Women with Disabilities
The devotee. If you’re a disabled female, odds are you’ve heard the term.
To those of you that are new to this, it’s pretty much an individual who is interested in someone with a disability, … Read the rest
Gina is On a Roll: Success in Dating with a Disability
Dating. I’m not going to be humble, I’ve had lots of success in dating. I’ve never thought, “I wish I had someone.”
I’ve always had options, and I currently maintain a relationship. You may think … Read the rest
Being In a Wheelchair Makes You an Inspiration or No?
Being in a wheelchair makes you an inspiration or no? That is the question.
It’s likely anyone with a visible disability or difference has been told by a complete stranger, “You’re such an inspiration.”
Most … Read the rest
Gina Schuh on Fire! Disabled Community: “Stand Up (for yourself) Lazy Ass”!
Gina Schuh on Fire!
Standing up for disability rights
You know what’s sad about the majority of the disabled community? We’re okay with the bottom of the barrel representation we get in congress with the … Read the rest
“Gimp Gatherings”: Organized Vigilante Style Advocacy
When I broke my neck at 18, I quickly realized the world was not as accessible as I perceived it to be on two feet. I will be the first to admit my ignorance of … Read the rest
