The trip to Honduras, where I facilitated a three-day conference on the emotional and spiritual impact of disability, went beautifully. For a quick overview, you
Dear Personal Care Attendant, I’m writing this letter concerning the events of the past two days. You changed plans. Then canceled. Let me first say
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,
After a spinal cord injury, one thing we might lose is holiday traditions. Over the years, I’ve learned traditions change with time as well. The
After agreeing there’s a lack of diversity and inclusion of disability in the media, I found myself trying to be a small part of the
For months I’ve been going. Going. Going. I was exhausted. I knew I needed a rest. Not just sleep (which I was getting), but a
In the article How I Find, Hire and Keep a Great Care Attendant, I walk through options for finding a good—hopefully great—personal care attendant or
Throughout decades with a spinal cord injury, peer mentors have taught me the “tricks of the trade” of transfers, bladder and bowel care, dressing, the
I’m a planner by nature. I try to plan for the what-if scenarios that may happen when I travel. Here is a list of my
This week I took time to look at 2021 in review. How did I spend my time during the past twelve months? It turns out
On the night my friend Dot completed chemotherapy, a group of friends was going over to her house to celebrate. Due to the chemo and
I didn’t know what to expect. But I’d heard the horror stories. The inaccessibility. The discomfort. I was past my doctor’s recommended age to have
Whether you use a wheelchair or not, finding a great pair of dress pants is never easy. Thankfully, I took a gamble buying Betabrand Dress
Taking a dance lesson took more courage than any other physical activity I’ve attempted. Yes, I row and play tennis and wheelchair rugby. I’ve tried
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