How to Travel with a Quantum Rehab Power Wheelchair Do you have a big trip coming up? Whether you’re venturing domestically or internationally, you may be wondering about the best ways to travel with your Quantum Rehab Power Wheelchair. For an enjoyable, hassle-free journey, you need to plan and pack properly. To help with that,Continue reading “How to Travel with a Quantum Rehab Power Wheelchair”
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Empowering Accessibility: Making a Difference with Evacuation Chairs
I am so excited to share that a project I have been working on has moved to the next step! After my experience at EmpowHer camp last summer,I decided that my year-long project would be to try to get evacuation chairs in my school – and hopefully other places in the community. The idea behindContinue reading “Empowering Accessibility: Making a Difference with Evacuation Chairs”
What is Anterior Tilt?
A modern power wheelchair serves a purpose beyond simple transportation. Unlike conventional wheelchairs, which were primarily focused on moving a person from one place to another, modern power wheelchairs put greater emphasis on facilitating activities of daily living (ADL) and increasing accessibility. For instance, anterior tilt is a game-changing functionality available on the Stretto, 4Front®Continue reading “What is Anterior Tilt?”
Planning an Accessible Garden
Happy first day of spring everyone! If you know me then you know about my love for gardening, what you may not know is that I am also an herbalist who loves plants. Every year I find myself acquiring more pots and planters for my ever-growing collection. The only issue with the planters and potsContinue reading “Planning an Accessible Garden”
My Quantum Power Wheelchair and the MDA Shamrocks Campaign
As March continues, I reflect on my work with the Muscular Dystrophy Association (MDA) and its Shamrock campaign, which started in the 1980s. Thousands of participating retailers will sell MDA Shamrocks to customers for a donation, ranging from one to five dollars. I was the national goodwill ambassador for the MDA in 2012 and 2013Continue reading “My Quantum Power Wheelchair and the MDA Shamrocks Campaign”
Art for Equity Demonstrates the Need for Accessible Healthcare
The Raw Beauty Project is an art platform that celebrates women with disabilities. It’s based in Miami, Florida, where I lived for a few years in graduate school. I still miss the weather, the people, the food, and the fun! So, when Raw Beauty Project founders Wendy Crawford and Dr. Susan Solman contacted me aboutContinue reading “Art for Equity Demonstrates the Need for Accessible Healthcare”
Disabled Students and Important Things To Know About College
College is a natural next step for many graduating high school seniors. College can offer many opportunities, social events, and educational paths. It is essential that you choose the right college that best suits your needs as a student and as a disabled individual. Whether you plan on attending a four-year university or a two-yearContinue reading “Disabled Students and Important Things To Know About College”
Six Fun Ways to Celebrate Valentine’s Day in Your Power Wheelchair
Valentine’s Day, or if you plan to celebrate with close friends, Galentine’s Day, is right around the corner. If you or your Valentine use a power wheelchair, there are plenty of activities to accompany your many love notes, candied hearts and teddy bears. Here are some of the top ways to celebrate Valentine’s Day withContinue reading “Six Fun Ways to Celebrate Valentine’s Day in Your Power Wheelchair”
Accessible Travel and Planning My Trip to Peru
Planning accessible travel, especially a trip to a foreign country can be both overwhelming and exciting. In the month of November, I went on a trip to Peru for about three weeks. I had been planning this trip all year. I learned about the charity, Chair the Hope, a few years ago. It was foundedContinue reading “Accessible Travel and Planning My Trip to Peru”
How the Straw Ban Impacts People with Disabilities
Drinking straws are assistive device that help many people with disabilities drink safely, but there has been a push in recent years to ban single use straws. Plastic single use straws are one of the top forms of waste in our oceans. They pollute the earth and harm the ocean’s wildlife. When thinking about theContinue reading “How the Straw Ban Impacts People with Disabilities”