I’d like to start off by saying if you are familiar with me, my story and my previous articles, you may already know why it is that I have a pair of wheels with … Read the rest
The Wonderful Balance Between Accessible and Acceptable
Grasping all the joy that can be found in between.
“I did not wish to live what was not life, living is so dear; nor did I wish to practise resignation, unless it was quite … Read the rest
I Learned I Would Never Walk Again and My Life Changed Forever
It was 1:50 pm, October 31, 2013. I was doing my daily 25km cycle, before work, when my life changed forever. I’ve often been asked what it felt like, that hit, becoming paralyzed. It’s been… Read the rest
UPDATED WHEELCHAIR SIGN – SIGN OR MOVEMENT?
UPDATED WHEELCHAIR SIGN – SIGN OR MOVEMENT?
In life, they say, the best things happen when you least expect them. I’ll tell you right now, when I came across the updated wheelchair sign (I first … Read the rest
I am a Disabled Person, Not a Person with a Disability
An Argument against Person-First Language
By Sarah Marks
I was born with Spina Bifida. As a result, I am a full-time wheelchair user. These two sentences are often the first pieces of information that … Read the rest
Voices of the Community: Patience by Tom Turner
Patience by Tom Turner
Have you left part of yourself behind you?
The virtue of patience is first of all about dealing with difficult people.
When you’re disabled, you have met, and will … Read the rest
Disability Influencers Confide “Best Practices” Advice for Staying Mindful, Positive and Grateful
Disability Influencers Confide “Best Practices” Advice
While we all need to vent sometimes to share our struggles and gain valuable support and understanding, what if someone’s first interaction on social media with a person with … Read the rest
Voices of the Community: Response to “15 Things you need to know about people in a Wheelchair”
Voices of the Community: Response to “15 Things you need to know about people in a Wheelchair”
Mathew Tilford wants to respectfully provide his perspective in response to this author’s well-intentioned article on her experience … Read the rest
SCI Awareness: More than Just September
We Need More than Just September
As you may know, September was an important month for those of us with spinal cord injuries. It’s that time of year when the eyes of anyone who’s … 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
