Bosses that just don’t get it. Being disadvantaged for your disability and for being a woman, ugh. Someone else gets the promotion, even though you’re more qualified and have more experience. Struggling to get out … Read the rest
Striving for a Positive Life
It’s been two and half years since my stroke, and my life is far from normal. I constantly strive for a life where I focus on the positive and not the negative. This may seem … Read the rest
Adaptive Technology Life Hacks
One of the first things we tend do in the morning is head to the computer to check emails, read the news, browse social media, etc. Many of these tasks are automatic, as we push … Read the rest
7 Tips for Happy Living in a Wheelchair
As a wheelchair user since I was an infant, I’ve developed numerous coping techniques, learned lessons for living life to the fullest, and realized over the years that sharing my experiences with others is one … Read the rest
ModelHunt Winner! The World’s First and Only Diverse Modeling Search
With no intention of making it this far, I am one of the finalists (and winner for female “Best Photo”) in my category for ModelHunt, the world’s first and only modeling search to have … Read the rest
This Is Not “Our” World: Acceptance & Family Struggle After Injury
I became a T11-12, incomplete paraplegic on November 17, 2004 following the birth of my youngest son. A rare complication that occurred after receiving the epidural took the life I knew and turn it into… Read the rest
5 Things You Can Do RIGHT NOW to Improve Your Health
Living a healthier lifestyle might seem like an insurmountable goal, however, large targets can be broken down into smaller steps.
Your desire to improve your health can be simplified into easy, achievable, and less … Read the rest
Adapting Activities for Young Children in Wheelchairs
Daily activities and physical exercises to get them moving (and having fun!)
Physical activities play an essential role in any child’s life, regardless of whether they walk or roll.
From improving the child’s emotional and … Read the rest
9 Healthy Living Tips for Wheelchair Users
Healthy Living Tips
Comfortable wheelchairs can make a huge difference in the experience of your day-to-day life—and in the long run, can help with avoiding certain imposing injuries that can make using a wheelchair … Read the rest
On the Move to a Healthier Lifestyle: Exercising Advice for Wheelchair Users
Not only can exercising bring you a load of important health benefits, but it can also help you manage your daily life, emotionally, mentally, and physically.
Benefits of Physical ExercisePhysically speaking, exercising can help … Read the rest
