After six years of navigating complete C-4 quadriplegic life I found myself in need of moving into assisted living two years ago.
I didn’t do any research before moving into the first place with a … Read the rest
Our Love Story: RIP Blake Simpson; When I see you again, We will no longer be Paralyzed
He is the love of my life. I will never forget the day I got the call that he had passed: May 2nd, 2022.
He was the person who didn’t let any obstacles get in … Read the rest
VOLUNTARY HOSTAGE SITUATION
VOLUNTARY HOSTAGE SITUATION
This is hard to write – perhaps harder to deal with than chronic debilitating nerve pain, which I suffer from daily. When you are physically disabled and require 24/7 help to take … Read the rest
Drivers with Disabilities Call for Legislative Support for More Accessible Fueling
By Franklin Elieh, Northern California Spinal Cord Network Mobile fueling legislation
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
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
Window Shopping Dating Apps in the Time of Coronovirus; Rolling with Gina
Best Dating Apps for Wheelchair Singles
Talk about total shit timing. My relationship ended right before the quarantine. We didn’t officially live together so here I am spending hours upon hours alone, staring at the … 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
BEHIND THE SCENES: From the ICU to Walking Down the Aisle
They say it takes a village to raise a well-rounded child. While this may not be the case in the modern times we live in, in the past, an entire community would watch out … Read the rest
