For the 8th consecutive year, NOVA Employment (a not-for-profit disability employment agency funded by the Australian Government) is running the Focus on Ability Short Film Festival. The festival is free to enter and is aimed … Read the rest
Wheely Favorite Things: Best Products, Places & Things for Wheelchair Users
There are so many wheely awesome things in the world, where to begin? In our Fourth Column, we will be profiling some of the best products for wheelchair users: the solutions, places, and things that … Read the rest
World Responsible Tourism Awards 2016: Entries Open March 29th!
When Love is Not the Answer: How the Dating Coach became the Life Coach Instead
Sure, we all want and need love, and many of us feel unfulfilled and lonely until we find that “one true love” we feel will make our lives complete.
In our last feature with Dr. … Read the rest
PUSH your limits: Photography Brian Walsh
“The only way you’re going to find your limits is if you start pushing them.” PUSHLiving.com
Image by Brain Walsh, Model: Donella Whitacker… Read the rest
Dear Media: Please Stop Saying We Are “Bound to Wheelchairs”
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
The ROLLIN RN Tackles Depression: Its Effects on our Family Members
No series on spinal cord injury would be complete without an article on depression. But there are many articles on depression, pick one, any one, and you can learn the signs and symptoms of depression. … Read the rest
Is Accessible Travel Marketing Really Good Business?
The City of Moreland in Victoria, Australia, and many other travel destinations, are working hard to sell their local businesses on the premise that if they make their places and their employees disability friendly, they will … Read the rest
Celebrities, Socialites and Sexy High “Rollers” Come out to Cure Paralysis
What an amazing evening! Starting with a Red Hot Red Carpet, with Wayne Newton, Emilio Estefan, Phil Collins, Super Star Athletes, and Socialites, all coming together to lend their support to raise money for a … Read the rest
Don’t Take Discrimination Sitting Down! Educate yourself on the Law
The law has become an unrecognizable language to people, also known as “legalese.” It’s astonishing, and I cannot believe how complacent we are as Americans with our outdated and discriminatory legal system. People are forced … Read the rest
The Disability Film Challenge
The Disability Film Challenge is a 48 Hour short film competition that has been established in association with prestigious organizations such as the Media Access Awards and the HollyShorts Film Festival. It is a competition … Read the rest
Enrich Your Life by Building a Social Network of Friends, Lovers and Colleagues
Today as I was riding my handcycle, I listened to one of my favorite podcasts “A Better Life” by Rachel Rofe on iTunes (rachelrofe.com) … Read the rest