Over the last several years I’ve made it my mission to try and overturn health insurance denials for what I, and many of my medical professionals, deem is “medically necessary” for in-home use with my … Read the rest
Spinal Cord Injury Awareness Month
It is Spinal Cord Injury (SCI) Awareness month. Looking back, I have always lived life on the edge, a love for adventure and chasing thrills. But twelve years go after a car accident that could … Read the rest
Health Insurance Approval for Specialized Shower Chair – Unexpected Win!
Since winning the approval of my seat elevator for my power wheelchair through navigating the labyrinth of Blue Cross and Blue Shield’s appeal’s process by taking my story to the local news – I have … Read the rest
Health Insurance Company Vs. The Individual (0-1) – Advocacy 101
After a long and arduous 7-month road of winding adventure of denials, appeals, and out of the box advocacy techniques … I’m proud to announce I took receipt of my new power wheelchair yesterday with … Read the rest
Summer Lovin
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
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
Adaptive Technology Life Hacks
One of the first things we tend do in the morning is head to the computer to check emails, read the news, browse social media, etc. Many of these tasks are automatic, as we push … Read the rest
7 Tips for Happy Living in a Wheelchair
As a wheelchair user since I was an infant, I’ve developed numerous coping techniques, learned lessons for living life to the fullest, and realized over the years that sharing my experiences with others is one … Read the rest