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A spinal cord injury (SCI) is so much more than not walking. These articles share what I’ve learned about life with SCI: maintaining physical and emotional health, fashion in a seated position, My Favorite Things, and life hacks for living with a disability.

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Gadgets in a Living Room for a Quadriplegic

Some gadgets make life easier. Others make it more enjoyable. I thought I’d share some of my favorite gadgets I use to modify my living room as a quadriplegic.

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Modifications to Make a House Home Sweet Accessible Home

What modifications can make a house wheelchair accessible? In this article I’ll explain what I did to create my own home sweet accessible home. What prepared me to find accessible housing? More than 15 years after my injury, I went out to the University of Arizona for two semesters to study

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Don’t Be Like Rosie: A Lesson in Self Care

Rosie taught me an unexpected lesson in self-care. Rosie works in my office and she has a big job to do. It’s stated in her job description that she is supposed to periodically re-energize herself so she can finish her assignment. Regrettably, we find Rosie in odd places in the

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On Being Single and Sick

I’m single. I rarely sulk in my singleness. I am free to do what I want and when. The remote is always in its place, except when my dad comes over. As an introvert, I truly cherish my alone time. I’m in charge of my finances. (Read: I like control.) But…

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Yes, I Can Wear Boots

Watch my video over at Bard Care Community on how I manage to put on boots as a quad. Click the picture below to be linked to Bard’s website.

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Glossary of Terms for Spinal Cord Injury

In the world of spinal cord injuries, we have a vocabulary with which most able-bodied people are unfamiliar. Included below is a glossary of terms if you are new to the club—or to help prepare you for your next conversation with someone with a spinal cord injury. Glossary of Terms