As I promised in my last article, “The Rollin RN Tackles Depression,” I wanted to further our discussion. I felt as if I was only skimming the surface of spinal cord injury and … Read the rest
Disability and the Entrepreneurship Movement
A Solution for Sustainable Independence and Community Inclusion
A critical buzz word is making headlines in the disability employment world– ‘entrepreneurship education’. Many believe that this ‘taking matters into your own hands’approach is the key … 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
PUSHLiving Podcast #1 | Sam Morris Shares the Secret to A Zen Life on Wheels
PushLiving 001: Sam Morris
Sam Morris, a native of Maine, now residing in LA, and paraplegic since 1999 is a powerful first interview that set the tone for the type of depth, insight, and real … 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
Accessible Bike-and-Wheel Tour of Holland
Imagine rolling gently among windmills, fields of tulips and canals, touring charming villages, tasting wonderful cheese and foods of all kind, and visiting one of Europe’s richest cultural centers. Holland attracts the active travelers and … Read the rest
Voices of the Community: Bogus Service Dogs – The Scam Co-Opting the Rights of the Disabled
Weight Loss Surgery: One Paraplegic Woman’s Story of How it Changed Her Life
(Update: As of publication, Kaeley is now 75lbs down from December 2015)
Weekly weigh in was today. It’s been three weeks since I had my VSG – Vertical Sleeve Gasterectomy and … Read the rest
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