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
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
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
Excerpt from “The Anti-ADA Bar Crawl – Is Your Business at Risk?”
When I was injured in a car accident and became a wheelchair user in 1985, the Americans with … Read the rest
Crime and Disability: Sex Crimes
Trigger/Content Warning: Rape and Sexual Assault
When I was … 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
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
Self-Advocacy and Assertiveness: The Way to Self-Love and Respect
How often do find yourself in a place where you are not being heard, are being short-changed, or are just not getting the service or respect that you feel is warranted?
Let’s face it. We … Read the rest