Its summertime, my favorite time of year! August is also my birthday month, so it is extra special to me, a good reminder to celebrate just being alive and the evolution of my disability a … Read the rest
The Fight for Survival – Health Insurance Battle for Medically Necessary Wheelchair Seat Elevator – Final Decision
Over the last several months I’ve engaged in a head-to-head battle with my insurance company, Blue Cross and Blue Shield of North Carolina (BCBS), for a critical function on my power wheelchair called the seat … Read the rest
The Fight for Survival – Health Insurance Battle Tactics for Medically Necessary Services – Part 2
We should be enraged, inspired to change, and determined to fight as Americans with the state of our healthcare system in this country. The fact that we spend 2 to 3 times more on health … Read the rest
Buen Provecho #cookingwithcyn
During these long days at home in quarantine, like most, I have been digging into my pantry and refrigerator coming up with different ways of preparing some of my favorite meals. For me, cooking is … Read the rest
Quarantine Fashion Must Have
Awesome! Feel free to dress it up and make it fun..
Simple fashion accessory Must Have to upgrade your “stay at home” outfit and your mood, which will make … Read the rest
The Art of Health Insurance Appeals: My Battle for a Power Wheelchair Seat Lift
As I was strapped into my electrical stimulation bike while simultaneously lifting weights I had my Bluetooth snuggly positioned into my ear listening to my “Rock it Out” music to keep my motivation over that … Read the rest
Food Solutions for the Disabled During Coronavirus By: Tracy Williams
The Coronavirus has caused many wheelchair users, many of who are at risk for coronavirus , much anxiety and stress. Due to coronavirus stay-at-home orders by governors, many people have less or limited assistance from … Read the rest
Inappropriate Questions: No Disability and Necrophilia are Not the Same
Being disabled and a woman I get lots of questions, most of them from complete strangers who have no regard for my feelings and purely want to satiate their curiosity. More often than not, they are what … Read the rest
Dairy Consumption for Wheelchair Users
Gaining access to the most accurate information about nutrition and healthy living can be challenging if you do not know the source of information found online and the qualifications of the writer, especially when it … Read the rest
Window Shopping Dating Apps in the Time of Coronovirus; Rolling with Gina
Talk about total shit timing. My relationship ended right before the quarantine. We didn’t officially live together so here I am spending hours upon hours alone, staring at the … Read the rest
Top European Court to Rule on Making All Polling Stations Accessible in Europe
In the United States, all voting places, procedures, and ballots are required by law to be accessible to persons with disabilities. These requirements were put into effect by the Americans with Disabilities Act.
However, … Read the rest
Conferences, Conventions, Concerts, and Festivals: Fun, Educational, Inspiring… and Accessible?
Has this ever happened to you? You want to go to the local MeetUp group, or there’s a concert in town, or there’s a festival that has beer and bacon! … Read the rest