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
FIT, FABULOUS, AND PYLELO……OH, NO!!!! The What, How and Why of Kidney Infections
Urinary tract infections or UTIs, we are all plagued with these obnoxious occurrences. Most of us are using a urinary catheter on a frequent basis leading to the risk of urinary infections. But what happens … Read the rest
Voices of the Community: Are all disabilities equal? No, Laziness is Not a Disability
Once again I’m about to piss off some people. Are all disabilities equal? No. Sorry, that’s just not the case. I’m not taking away from the seriousness of everyone’s ailment. However, don’t come up to … Read the rest
The Public Reacts to the “Paralyzed Bride” taking off her clothes in the #Whatmakesmesexy shoot
Rachelle Freidman strips down and shows the world that being defined as any number of labels: “paralyzed,” “disabled,” “handicapped,” “crippled,” or “broken” does not mean we no longer feel sexual, desire sex and intimacy or, … Read the rest
Ask Nurse Patty: Do you have any tips for cathing by touch?
Question: I am a T3 Complete. My accident happened a year ago. I am continuing on my journey to become independent. The next goal I have is to be able to perform intermittent catheterization from my … Read the rest
A Woman of Class, Warmth, Cordiality, Substance and Determination: Welcome to the Custom Made World of Jen
This uniquely courageous woman has a story to tell, a story in the making, and a future that is something we will all want to bookmark and follow. Not only is she drop dead gorgeous, … Read the rest
Mother of 6 Overcomes the Sudden Onset of Paralysis
Alicia Reagan: “It’s our disability, Jimmy.”
The Story of an Extraordinary Woman and how, with her Husband and 6 children, She Overcame the Sudden Onset of Paralysis
“Life is different, we’ll figure it out together.”… Read the rest
Fit, Fabulous, and Expecting? Adoption, Surrogacy, and Natural Conception
Next time you encounter a woman in a wheelchair, wonder to yourself, “What has she accomplished in her life?” I’m serious. Think to yourself “what is she all about?” Because I am here to … Read the rest
Fit, Fabulous, and Deep Vein Thrombosis-Free
September is National Spinal Cord Injury Awareness month and because of that it is my mission to shout awareness of an issue near and dear to all of us in wheelchairs, Deep Vein Thrombosis (DVTs) … Read the rest
Broken from the Inside
I believe in equality of all types. What we watch on the news, hear on the radios, read in history books proves that although we have come a long way from … Read the rest