After six years of navigating complete C-4 quadriplegic life I found myself in need of moving into assisted living two years ago.
I didn’t do any research before moving into the first place with a … Read the rest
Our Love Story: RIP Blake Simpson; When I see you again, We will no longer be Paralyzed
He is the love of my life. I will never forget the day I got the call that he had passed: May 2nd, 2022.
He was the person who didn’t let any obstacles get in … Read the rest
VOLUNTARY HOSTAGE SITUATION
VOLUNTARY HOSTAGE SITUATION
This is hard to write – perhaps harder to deal with than chronic debilitating nerve pain, which I suffer from daily. When you are physically disabled and require 24/7 help to take … Read the rest
HAVE YOU CREATED A SOLUTION THAT HAS HELPED REDUCE BARRIERS AROUND YOU?
Simply Open Awards is a new Global Competition offering individuals with a disability, carers, friends, colleagues, teachers or family members, an opportunity to make a 2-minute video showcasing your solution that has overcome barriers around … Read the rest
A CRUSHING DEFEAT – BLUE CROSS AND BLUE SHIELD – CREATING A RIPPLE EFFECT
The first time in a long time I’m not even sure where to start with this article. When in doubt, I always go back to the beginning –
My life is presently full of so … Read the rest
Disability Side Hustle? Ideas Worth Rolling Over
So often we see people asking questions whether newly disabled and long term, wondering how they can earn some extra money either while on SSI or SSDI or without, where they can be flexible, work … Read the rest
A Quadriplegics Dreams of Suicide Turned to A Life of Passion and Purpose
“It was a straight downhill roll to the highway, and if I timed it right and gained enough speed, surely I could collide with a speeding semi-truck.”
Five years after the car accident that left … Read the rest
Energy Attacks: How to Heal & Protect Yourself from Aggression and Hostility
Imagine if you’re living your life focusing on the positive, doing good things, learning how to heal from the past, and being the best person you can be. It has been a struggle, and finally, … Read the rest
My Journey of Being Crowned Ms. Wheelchair North Carolina 2022
The culmination of my life’s work thus far to being crowned Ms. Wheelchair North Carolina 2022 in November 2021 is one of seemingly insurmountable obstacles, determination, support, and unrelenting determination. Frankly, when you sustain or … Read the rest
Drivers with Disabilities Call for Legislative Support for More Accessible Fueling
By Franklin Elieh, Northern California Spinal Cord Network Mobile fueling legislation
When it comes to lessening the hardships of Americans with disabilities, we’ve come a long way in America. But one area that has been … Read the rest
