How Does a Quadriplegic Sleep?
How do I sleep as a quadriplegic? I’ve had kids ask me this question – and adults are probably wondering the same thing. So in
My Secret for an Easily Packed and Organized Suitcase
If you have ever traveled, you’ve experienced it. Digging through a suitcase looking for that pair of pants you need right now. Inevitably, they’re on
Heartbreak after SCI: The Hard Truth with a Dose of Hope
A small, three by five inch journal sits in a drawer with other sentimental objects from my past. Blue fabric printed with small white sheep
Shoes that Work for me as a Wheelchair User
In my experience, finding shoes that work for wheelchair users can be just as difficult as Prince Charming trying to slip Cinderella’s glass slipper on
My Favorite Things Gift List for Quadriplegics
Here’s a complete list of My Favorite Things gift list for quadriplegics (or paras). From the kitchen to personal care items to the living room,
An Easy Wrapping Paper Cutter for Quads (Video)
Cutting wrapping as a quad can be difficult. Each Christmas I wrap Christmas presents for my family. Watch how I do that in this video
Why I Get Frustrated When You Don’t Appreciate Your Wheelchair
I’ve been holding my tongue on this topic for a long time. Why? Because it gets me fired up. Let’s call it a righteous anger.
How I Drive with Hand Controls as a Quad (video)
People often want to know how I drive. Since a picture is worth a thousand words, I figured a video would be even better. My
A Model of Living Resiliently in the Midst of Suffering
For about a year I’ve been digging in to the subject of resiliency. In some ways I think I’m an expert on the subject. At
Cumberland Falls: A Beautiful and Accessible Getaway
On the return trip from Knoxville, my mom and I visited to Cumberland Falls State Resort Park. Cumberland Falls is in Corbin, Kentucky; it’s about
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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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How I Can Tweeze My Eyebrows as a Quad
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