In my Quantum power wheelchair with iLevel technology, I enjoy being elevated, as it helps me complete daily tasks and be eye-to-eye with others. Although most of the time I’m raised in my wheelchair seat, there are occasions when I need to be in the lowered position. Public Speaking in My Power Chair During anyContinue reading “The Best Advantages of Elevation in My Quantum Power Wheelchair”
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Wheelchair Accessibility and Traveling to Boston
Recently, I took the Amtrak Downeaster train for a day trip to Boston with my family. I’d like to talk to you about my wheelchair accessibility experiences on the Amtrak train and the MBTA in the city. Taking the Amtrak Train Boarding the Amtrak train went smoothly. When I reserved our tickets online, they hadContinue reading “Wheelchair Accessibility and Traveling to Boston”
Best Tips for Using a Wheelchair in Snow and Ice
Minnesota winter is in full swing! Our house is surrounded by icicles, snow and ice! While we outsource the job to plow the driveway, both my husband and I are full-time wheelchair users and for the first winter as home owners, we were pretty stuck. As winter takes over in Minnesota, the ground is coveredContinue reading “Best Tips for Using a Wheelchair in Snow and Ice”
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”
Exciting Changes to Come to My Quantum Power Wheelchair
2023 is here! As we’re all making new year’s resolutions, mine is to do everything I can to improve my independence. For power mobility, this means making a few changes on my Quantum power wheelchair so that I can see what’s going on around me. Navigating My Small Apartment I have a craniocervical fusion, soContinue reading “Exciting Changes to Come to My Quantum Power Wheelchair”
An Action Packed Year in My Quantum Power Wheelchair
The year 2022 was action-packed, filled with great people and memories. My Quantum power wheelchair with iLevel® has been along for the journey, helping me achieve many things. Here are some of the great highlights of the past year. Cheering on the Bengals with My Quantum Power Wheelchair 2022 started with my favorite team, theContinue reading “An Action Packed Year in My Quantum Power Wheelchair”
Three Ways My Quantum Wheelchair Helped Me with Recovery
This past month, I had surgery on my spine and recovery was a completely different experience than any surgery I’ve had before. A couple of years ago, I fractured a bone in my spine. Four years later, the bone never set and the existing metal in my spine was also broken. We needed to repairContinue reading “Three Ways My Quantum Wheelchair Helped Me with Recovery”
Inaccessible Buildings Are Barriers to People with Disabilities
Recently, my family and I had a small get together at my house. We had a nice “catching up potluck” and although I couldn’t indulge in the food, I indulged in the atmosphere. Ever since I’ve had to rely on tube feeds to keep me going, I’ve truly realized how big of a role thatContinue reading “Inaccessible Buildings Are Barriers to People with Disabilities”
My Quantum Power Wheelchair and the Magic of Christmas in NYC
While New York City is known for a lot of different things, it is one of the most popular places to visit during winter. The city comes to life with Christmas lights at every corner and there are surprises everywhere you turn! One of my family’s favorite things to do during the holidays is spendContinue reading “My Quantum Power Wheelchair and the Magic of Christmas in NYC”