A Wheelchair-Accessible Kitchen Makeover
Who doesn’t love a good kitchen renovation show? Watching a room go from meh to mah-velous packs a punch every time. While I didn’t have
April 21, 2025
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Escaping Winter (Sort of) in Wheelchair Accessible Naples, Florida
Avoiding the cold during the winter months isn’t an option. But thanks to some friends, I managed to break free from the single-digit temps… only
March 23, 2025
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Disability Representation in Fiction
I have a story to share about disability representation in fiction. By now, you know I like to get out of my comfort zone. Well,
February 20, 2025
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From Fear to Finish Line: My Journey as the First Quad to Compete at the Head of the Charles
“Why do I do this to myself?” I sat in the hotel room practicing deep breathing exercises in an attempt to calm my nerves and
November 11, 2024
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Is Financial Peace Possible with a Disability?
Anyone with a disability knows that finances are one of the most stressful parts of a disability. The burden of health insurance, co-pays, supplies not
May 6, 2024
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What I Do to Stay on Budget for Groceries
Last summer, I found myself continually going over my budget for groceries. I hadn’t changed anything; the cost of food had gone up. Typically, a
March 18, 2024
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The Journey Conference in Gracias, Honduras
The trip to Honduras, where I facilitated a three-day conference on the emotional and spiritual impact of disability, went beautifully. For a quick overview, you
February 12, 2024
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Dear Personal Care Attendant
Dear Personal Care Attendant, I’m writing this letter concerning the events of the past two days. You changed plans. Then canceled. Let me first say
September 5, 2023
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Wheelchair-Accessible Tours and Misadventures in Rome, Italy
After speaking in Rome, I wondered how I could experience wheelchair-accessible tours, enjoy Rome (in January), manage the cost, and celebrate with friends. After all,
January 20, 2023
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Christmas Traditions after a Spinal Cord Injury
After a spinal cord injury, one thing we might lose is holiday traditions. Over the years, I’ve learned traditions change with time as well. The
November 26, 2022
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