When you have a disability, you become accustomed to a certain way of living. This way of living will seem normal to you. To a non-disabled person, the way you live your life is completely different from how they live their life. When an opportunity presents itself to educate people on life with a disability,Continue reading “Talking to People About My Quantum Rehab Wheelchair”
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My Quantum Power Wheelchair Allows Me to Enjoy Life
I started using a manual wheelchair in 2012, after a fall from spine surgery took away the mobility in my legs. I have a connective tissue disorder that’s caused me to need multiple surgeries on my brain and spine. From previous surgery complications, I already had quadriparesis (weakness of all my limbs.). The rehab centerContinue reading “My Quantum Power Wheelchair Allows Me to Enjoy Life”
When Your Disability Fights Back
In life, we often face challenges. Challenges for a non-disabled person are completely different for those who have disabilities. If you have a progressive illness like me, challenges can come out of nowhere. It is very rare for me to have a day where my disability gets in my way, or my body just letsContinue reading “When Your Disability Fights Back”
Embracing a New Season: Accessible Fall in California
Fall is upon us! Typically, I am not excited about the shift in seasons. In the past, around this time when others are preparing to indulge in all things pumpkin spice and extra layers of clothing, I’m sulking about putting away my summer maxi dresses and hiding my cute pedicure under closed-toe shoes. This year,Continue reading “Embracing a New Season: Accessible Fall in California “
We Need More Disabled Parking Spaces
Recently, I encountered a challenge in parking my accessible van. I had to circle a parking lot that had a bunch of wheelchair accessible parking spots, but none were available. Are there enough handicap parking spots? Do businesses offer enough disabled parking and wheelchair-accessible spaces? Is it even up to the business or is itContinue reading “We Need More Disabled Parking Spaces”
How to Educate Kids About My Quantum Power Wheelchair
A few days ago, my mom and I went back to school shopping. It was a full day of errands that ended with ice cream. Anytime I go out in public, there are always people who stare at me and my Quantum Power Wheelchair. Over 99% of the time, these people are children. While theyContinue reading “How to Educate Kids About My Quantum Power Wheelchair”
Top Accessible Features for Power Chair Users in the Home
To buy or build a house? That is the question my fiancé and I are currently asking ourselves. To better answer that question, we need to decide whether we want to deal with construction now or later. With two power chair users in the home, there is going to be mandatory modifications and accessibility featuresContinue reading “Top Accessible Features for Power Chair Users in the Home”
How I Clean with My Quantum Rehab Wheelchair
I have begun to gather my cleaning tools and formulate my plan to get the homestead prepared for the fall with its barrage of holidays, guests and visiting family members. I am a little limited on what I can handle since I rely heavily on my Edge® 3 Power Chair with iLevel® technology to moveContinue reading “How I Clean with My Quantum Rehab Wheelchair”
Living Life with a Spinal Cord Injury
This September, let’s celebrate National Spinal Cord Injury Awareness Month! A spinal cord injury (SCI) is a life altering condition that significantly impacts individuals and families. With an SCI, a patient sustains damage to the spinal cord that results in a loss of function, movement and/or feeling. There are two types of spinal cord injuries:Continue reading “Living Life with a Spinal Cord Injury”
Tips on Navigating College Life for Quantum Rehab Wheelchair Users
A college education is hard to achieve. It’s even harder for the Disability Community. Factors that play into our academic success like class-to-class transportation, accommodations and classroom accessibility are often overlooked by the college. As a second-year student, I have encountered many of these problems. Below are some tips on how to navigate your collegeContinue reading “Tips on Navigating College Life for Quantum Rehab Wheelchair Users”