With my advocacy and consulting career starting to bloom in so many directions, I decided to undertake the mission of adding another social media account to my life – LinkedIn. I spent the last two … Read the rest
Never, Never, Never Give up – Even When Health Insurance Denies You
It’s hard to believe that it’s only the middle of February and with the state of affairs in the world today I try very hard to focus my energy on affecting change in whatever capacity … Read the rest
Going Tiny To Meet My Mobility Needs
Starting a new chapter in life is usually an invigorating challenge that I like to take on wheels first. Moving, on the other hand, is almost always a stressful endeavor no matter your circumstances. When … Read the rest
The Downfall of Our Healthcare System: A Harsh Reality
As the 30 minute mark passed while waiting on hold for Blue Cross and Blue Shield my mind started to wander. I opened up an old hard drive of my mother’s with photos spanning back … Read the rest
Forced Poverty
“Oh, you poor person with a disability…”
No really, people with disabilities are poor and they don’t have many options.
I call it forced poverty…and that forced poverty … Read the rest
PUSHLiving Comic Strip: Insurance Policy
‘No, Really.’ is a humor-with-heart comic strip series on PUSHLiving.com by artist/disability advocate Jennifer Latham Robinson about life with a disability.
I tend to simultaneously deal with the struggle in two ways: to really dive into … Read the rest
Politicians Determining The Needs Of Disabled Individuals Is Pure Arrogance
As I was waiting on hold to pay a $9,482.06 hospital bill I was opening up my mail to find another bill from my catheter supply company for $1,261.15. My jaw dropped, $1,261.15 to pee … Read the rest
Healthcare Reform is Critical for People with Disabilities: Wheelchairs are not “Luxuries”
Healthcare should not be as challenging as it is. Patients are often left fending for themselves, getting little direction from anyone. In addition, being willing to use necessary and potentially groundbreaking new products should be … Read the rest
Save your Spine! Two Woman Facing Surgery due to Damage post SCI
Erin and I first became acquainted, professionally, when she contacted me to purchase stock images from my company PhotoAbility.net for her medical outreach project for woman with disabilities. We later became friends via a private … Read the rest