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
What ‘The Greatest Showman’ Can Teach Us About Accepting Ourselves
Have you seen the movie The Greatest Showman? It’s the fictional story of Phineas T. Barnum. However, the stars of the show – and the
How to Choose a Perfect Power Wheelchair
Every five or six years the process begins: It’s time to choose a new power wheelchair. There are few decisions in life that affect me
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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