By Isabella Bullock March is Cerebral Palsy Awareness Month. Cerebral palsy (CP) is a group of disorders that affect a person’s ability to move and maintain balance and posture. According to the CDC, CP is the most common motor disability in childhood. Cerebral palsy is caused by abnormal brain development or damage to the developing brain. ThisContinue reading “We Need Better Resources for Adults with Cerebral Palsy”
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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”
Why My Quantum Power Wheelchair is Better Than a Manual Chair
So, I know people who use manual wheelchairs and people who use power chairs. I tend to get teased by my friends in manual wheelchairs because I use my Quantum power wheelchair a lot of the time. They think that pushing a manual wheelchair helps you stay in shape and you don’t get lazy. AndContinue reading “Why My Quantum Power Wheelchair is Better Than a Manual Chair”
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”
What to Know About a Feeding Tube
The week of February 6-10 is Feeding Tube Awareness Week and is officially recognized on the National Health Observances calendar each year. In this blog, I will talk about feeding tubes, a life-saving intervention, how a feeding tube saved my life and break down some of the myths associated with feeding tubes. What is aContinue reading “What to Know About a Feeding Tube”
Top Ways to Celebrate Black History Month
February is Black History Month. In honor of the contributions African Americans have made to this country, we’ll explore the origins of Black History Month, highlight influential African Americans throughout history and provide a few ways to celebrate the month. The Origins of Black History Month In the summer of 1915, Dr. Carter G. WoodsonContinue reading “Top Ways to Celebrate Black History Month”
My Quantum Power Wheelchair and Great Gardening Hacks
Over the summer, I tried my hand at gardening which was made so much easier with my Quantum power wheelchair with iLevel® technology. It turns out, it’s outrageously nice to have a power chair when transporting heavy pots of dirt, using a full watering can, or holding a bowl to collect all the veggies IContinue reading “My Quantum Power Wheelchair and Great Gardening Hacks”
My Quantum Power Wheelchair Goes to College
I’ve started my second semester as a high school junior, which means I need to pick up the pace when it comes to touring colleges and universities. I’ve already decided I want to stay somewhat close to home, so that has narrowed down the options quite a bit. I really need to decide what IContinue reading “My Quantum Power Wheelchair Goes to College”
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”
Assistive Technology Gives Me Greater Independence
Assistive technology has had a tremendous impact on my daily life and how I function. I’m using it right now to write this blog post! Here are a few ways that assistive technology helps me as a student, a therapist and allows me to live a more independent life. Assistive Technology in My Work andContinue reading “Assistive Technology Gives Me Greater Independence”