Escaping Winter (Sort of) in Wheelchair Accessible Naples, Florida
Avoiding the cold during the winter months isn’t an option. But thanks to some friends, I managed to break free from the single-digit temps… only to land in cold, yet wheelchair accessible Naples, Florida. What?! That’s not exactly the tropical escape I envisioned, but hey—blankets, fleece jackets, and hats work
Wheelchair-Accessible Tours and Misadventures in Rome, Italy
After speaking in Rome, I wondered how I could experience wheelchair-accessible tours, enjoy Rome (in January), manage the cost, and celebrate with friends. After all, it’s the month and year I have a milestone birthday. (We’ll refer to it as the F-bomb birthday.) With a bit of help, we had
How I Go to the Bathroom on an Airplane (Video)
How do you go to the bathroom on an airplane? Well, it takes forethought like everything in life with a spinal cord injury. On shorter flights (up to four hours), I stop drinking fluids several hours before a flight. On a long overseas flights, this isn’t an option. Click on
An Historic and Accessible Trip to My Old Kentucky Home
A magnificent mansion, war, politics, and death by spinal cord injury. No, it’s not a Hollywood movie. It’s all part of the accessible tour at My Old Kentucky Home in Bardstown, Kentucky.
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 the very bottom and the contents of the suitcase become upended. However, I’ve found a solution. I think I’m a bit late to the game,
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 a three-hour drive from Louisville and two hours from Lexington, Kentucky.
Berea, Kentucky: A Beautiful Series of Unfortunate Events
I’d always wanted to visit Berea, Kentucky. I’d decided I need to see more of Kentucky. I’ve lived in Louisville since I was 11 years old, but I haven’t seen the majority of the state. So when I found out I was going to go to and speak at Quality
Prague is Worth Every Bump in the Road
As someone who works for an international non-profit organization, I have the perk of traveling at times. I recently attended a conference in the Czech Republic. After the conference, a few friends and co-workers decided to spend a couple days in Prague. I hadn’t traveled to Central Europe before, so
Locust Grove: The Perfect Place to Experience Louisville’s History
Over the years I’ve fallen in love with Locust Grove. The Georgian-styled mansion was built around 1792 and is located on 55 acres of beautiful rolling hills. The house and land belonged to William and Lucy Clark Croghan. Its rich history includes throngs of well-known historical figures who were welcomed
How I Get on an Airplane with an Aisle Chair
The thought of using an aisle chair to get on or off an airplane can be daunting. But once you’ve used an aisle chair a few times, it’s not so scary. Watch this video to see how I use an aisle chair. And what do I pack? Read my suggestions
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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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