Jenny Smith Rolls On

-A wheelchair has taken me places I never dared to imagine.-

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caregiver

Dear Personal Care Attendant

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

September 5, 2023 No Comments

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,

January 20, 2023 No Comments

Christmas

Christmas Traditions after a Spinal Cord Injury

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

November 26, 2022 No Comments

My Astronomical Role Creating Disability Inclusion in Hollywood

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

November 4, 2022 No Comments

self-care

Rest: Practicing What I Preach about Self-Care

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

August 28, 2022 No Comments

caregiver

The Lack of Personal Care Workers in Today’s Economy

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

June 13, 2022 No Comments

paralysis

Peer Mentors: The Power of Roll Models in Life with a Spinal Cord Injury

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

April 30, 2022 No Comments