The Best Gifts for Someone with a Spinal Cord Injury
In this article I will share my opinion on the best gifts for someone with a spinal cord injury. To explain this list, you need to know a bit about me: I’m a penny-pincher. But I also believe in the adage “you get what you pay for.” Many of these
An Unexpected Visit from Grief after Spinal Cord Injury
Grief was the last thing on my mind. It had simply been a long day. Physically, emotionally, and mentally I was drained. Life with a spinal cord injury can do that to a person. Although I’d been listening to an audio book to unwind, even that felt too taxing on
ParaRowing on the Ohio River
Pararowing, or adaptive rowing, has kept me in good physical – and mental – health during 2020. The first Saturday in October was a perfect day to go for a row on the Ohio River. Enjoy the scenery of Kentucky and Indiana from the river. Read more below about the
Save Your Most Valuable Asset with Pressure Mapping
For those of us with spinal cord injuries, our butt is our most valuable asset. With limited or no sensation, pressure sores or red spots can quickly and easily develop. Ideally, we use a specialized cushion to disperse weight evenly to prevent skin breakdown. One of the most common questions
How to Do an At-Home Wheelchair Workout
Do you want to workout while using a wheelchair, but not sure where to begin? Watch this video to see how I workout at home with little to no equipment needed.
How to Get a Good Night’s Sleep with a Spinal Cord Injury
How to get a good night’s sleep with a spinal cord injury A good night’s sleep and spinal cord injury… I’ve heard the horror stories. I’ve experienced it from time to time myself. But I’ve discovered a number of things that help me to get a good night’s sleep. 1.
When Advocacy Works: Louisville Ordinance 72 allows towing of vehicles in access aisles
Back in November 2019, I arrived early to an event and was grateful to find an accessible parking place. Unfortunately, when I returned several hours later, I found a vehicle parked in the blue striped area, called an access aisle, which blocked access to my side-loading van and ramp.
Why Visitability Needs to Be Considered When Building or Remodeling a Home
Have you ever heard the term “visitability”? If not, let’s learn something new! Whether or not you have a disability, you should consider if your house is visitable. Several years ago my aunt was in town. In casual conversation with my mom she asked, “So when are you going to
A Timely and Short Discourse on Grief
I’m not one to get weepy very often, but between the death of my aunt and two men from my circle of friends with spinal cord injuries, 11 weeks of isolation, the current racial tensions ravaging our nation, as well as an increased workload, I feel frail and broken. But how
The Surprise I Felt When I Experienced Ableism Firsthand
Over the past few years I have heard a new-to-me word used by people in the disability community: ableism. Another –ism? I understand racism. And sexism. But ableism?
Jenny Smith
After a spinal cord injury at 16, I discovered that a wheelchair could take me places I never dared to imagined.
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