As I promised in my last article, “The Rollin RN Tackles Depression,” I wanted to further our discussion. I felt as if I was only skimming the surface of spinal cord injury and … 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
Australia Hosts Worldwide “Focus On Ability” Short Film Festival
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