Dear Media: Please Stop Saying We Are “Wheelchair Bound”
How many times do we have to tell you that we are not “wheelchair-bound”? I know you see the letters, the comments on articles, and Facebook groups… Read the rest
Found in Arts & Entertainment
Dear Media: Please Stop Saying We Are “Wheelchair Bound”
How many times do we have to tell you that we are not “wheelchair-bound”? I know you see the letters, the comments on articles, and Facebook groups… Read the rest
Found in Design & Access
by Gina Schuh
I went with my boyfriend to Costco yesterday, but before we started shopping I needed to stop by the bathroom. Besides having to use my wheelchair, another condition of my SCI is when I gotta … Read the rest
Found in Magazine
Voices of the Community: Stereotypes… we all deal with it. By Courtney Cirabisi
I know no matter who you are, if you’re walking or rolling, no matter your skin color, no matter your age, where … Read the rest
Found in Disability Law
by Gina Schuh
Once again I’m about to piss off some people. Are all disabilities equal? No. Sorry, that’s just not the case. I’m not taking away from the seriousness of everyone’s ailment. However, don’t come up to … Read the rest
Found in Arts & Entertainment
Kylie Jenner posed in Interview Magazine in what is described with numerous artsy, and fashion industry superlatives to communicate the actual meaning behind shooting an abled bodied “Celebrity Model” in a gilded, over-sized hospital chair. The images by photographer … Read the rest
Found in Magazine
by Gina Schuh
Should I care or not about a cure? I feel like I’m one of the few that actually admits they don’t care that much. Heck, maybe I am actually one of the few that don’t … Read the rest
Found in Disability Law
by PUSHLiving
Last year Medicare published a rule (CMS Rule 1614-F) that will place cuts on complex rehab accessories and seating. PUSHLiving.com and other advocacy groups throughout the country are sharing this information on social media as a way to … Read the rest
Found in Magazine
The chronicles of my daily life as a disabled woman, modeling pictures, poetry, and a hefty dose of pure ridiculousness.
If you want to be captivated, shocked, amused, educated and pushed to your comfort levels, … Read the rest
Found in Design & Access
High Top Table Trend: How restaurants and bars have managed to exclude us post-Americans with Disabilities Act
Well, here is the newest “problem” we are encountering in our quest to have a full and socially … Read the rest
Found in PUSHLiving
Voices of the Community Series
The “Paralyzed Bride” Speaks on Cure Research, Medical Equipment Funding, and Pain
Editor’s Note: Rachelle Friedman has become known by the moniker “The Paralyzed Bride” in the Media and we are … Read the rest
Found in Magazine
I travel because I want my mind and my heart and my soul to overcome the boundaries that my body now feels. I travel in spite of the fact that it is “inconvenient” in that … Read the rest
Found in Lifestyle
by Emily Ladau
Yannick Benjamin is a powerhouse in every sense of the word. He is a world class sommelier based in New York City. When he’s not sharing his wine expertise, he’s busy being an accomplished para-athlete. … Read the rest