Emily is Flying High at AcroYoga
AcroYoga can be adapted? Yep. Emily Shryock is one of those amazing people I met when I started playing wheelchair rugby. In this BardCare article, I interviewed Emily to learn more about her experience with AcroYoga. Click here to read this article.
Accessibility Features on the iPhone You Need to Know
I discovered several accessibility features on the iPhone that helped me a lot. But when my iPhone 5s starting getting glitchy on me, I held out for over a year. I’m on a budget and had to stick to it. Plus I was determined not to get a new phone
What Do You See When You See Me?
The Christopher & Dana Reeve Foundation is currently undertaking an Instagram campaign to combat the stigmas and misperceptions of what it means to live with a spinal cord injury and paralysis. I recently shared my story at their request. This is what I posted.
My New Favorite Bra is Made by True & Co.
Ever since my injury I’ve worn front closure bras. As a quad with limited hand function, these were my go-to for ease and function. But fewer front close bras – without a racerback – are being made. What’s a quadly girl to do?
The Uncomfortable Truth about Sexuality and Disability
In January I attended a conference for work. After dinner we were chatting and getting to know each other as we made our way back to the conference room. All the classic questions were asked: Where do you live? What organization are you with? What is your role? And then
7 Myths and Misconceptions about Spinal Cord Injury
Oh, the myths and misconceptions about spinal cord injury. There’s nothing worse than hearing “You don’t have enough faith” or “Just work harder.” After decades with a spinal cord injury, I’ve heard a lot of “helpful” advice. With the advent of social media, I read comments from well-intentioned people who say some of the following
My Favorite Things: E-Wand Mini-Blinds Starter Set (Video)
The E-Wand is a device that attaches to your mini-blinds. It allows you to open and close mini-blinds, as well Venecian and horizontal blinds, with the touch of a button. It’s officially on My Favorite Things list! No more living in a cave on sunny days or fumbling with difficult-to-turn
How to Intentionally Build Community
Many people with SCI have experienced loss of relationships after their injury. Friends, family, teammates, spouses. Why do these relationships end? That’s an article for another day. But loneliness on top of the losses of independence and identity can be suffocating. Relationships, healthy ones, are life-giving and rejuvenating. A hearty
Joy Ley: An Unexpected Free Adventure in the Heart of Louisville
Sharing an enjoyable, local, free adventure with a friend always makes for a great day. Add in great food, handmade candy and wheelchair accessibility – and you’ve got a winner. But what if tell you that you can find all of this at and around Joe Ley Antiques in downtown
How I Find, Hire and Keep a Great Care Attendant
Early on in my injury, I didn’t want a personal care attendant. It was horrifying enough to have my mom and grandma help me with personal care. But a stranger? No way! And then I had to. Between my mom working full-time and her already-existing back problems, and Grandma being, well, a
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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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