June 11th, 2016 has just passed by. To some, it may just be another day. Although I was born on August 14th, this particular day in June is the day I feel my life began … Read the rest
Healthcare Reform is Critical for People with Disabilities: Wheelchairs are not “Luxuries”
Healthcare should not be as challenging as it is. Patients are often left fending for themselves, getting little direction from anyone. In addition, being willing to use necessary and potentially groundbreaking new products should be … Read the rest
“Disability Rights are a Human Right” – Minorities must join together and build powerful coalitions
Recently, North Carolina, my home state, passed HB2 (House Bill 2, aka “the bathroom bill,” aka “Hate Bill 2”). The main portion of the bill, which has been politicized, is the bathroom portion of the … Read the rest
Gina Schuh
When I’m sad and hurting, I need love and encouragement, as we all do. The question is how can we offer the help needed effectively to all… Read the rest
Becoming Invictus: Wounded Warrior Adaptive Sports Helped Overcome My Darkest Days
What do you do when you face a life changing illness, injury or wounds? What thoughts go through your mind when you hear doctors tell you they have no idea why this happened to you?… Read the rest
As a Quadriplegic, I too Have Considered Suicide, Why I Choose to “Live Boldly” Instead
With the movie, “Me Before You” coming out, the topic of assisted suicide seems appropriate. I remember the first time I saw the actual list of Dr. Kevorkian’s patients and their ailments. We … Read the rest
Voices of the Community: My Wheelchair is My Legs, When it Breaks it IS an Emergency!
My wheelchair replaces my legs because they retired in 2003. I rely on it for 100% of my daily mobility. THERE IS NO REPLACEMENT FOR MY WHEELCHAIR. Time to pee? Not without my wheelchair. Time … Read the rest
“When You Roll with Life, You Know People will be Watching” An Interview with Cutie Courtney Cirabasi
You may have read her articles on PUSHLiving, or have seen her YouTube videos, and have some idea about what Courtney Cirabisi is like. But what you haven’t seen is a more personal look inside … Read the rest
Voices of the Community: Bogus Service Dogs – The Scam Co-Opting the Rights of the Disabled
The Disabled Vote: Why This Largest Minority Group Can No Longer be Ignored by Candidates
In every presidential election, we always hear about the importance of the black or Hispanic vote. We regularly hear about their issues, like police brutality, immigration, and criminal justice reform. But we never hear about … Read the rest
Why Should I Feel Shame or Guilt when Asking for My Wheelchair to be Accommodated?
“I’m sorry, thank you so much.” The words slip out of my mouth like water, naturally flowing out to the strangers I just asked to move. The bar is crowded tonight. All I wanted was … Read the rest
Part 3 – Women with Disabilities: How Accessible is the Road to Motherhood?
Bethany has had a fairy tale ending to a long, and often painful, journey in her quest to create her family. Just when they had come to peace with not being … Read the rest