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Quadly Cooking with Abby
What’s the best part of having a spinal cord injury? It’s an easy answer: The friends I’ve made. I met Abby when she was 17
June 23, 2020
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-A wheelchair has taken me places I never dared to imagine.-
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A Timely and Short Discourse on Grief
I’m not one to get weepy very often, but between the death of my aunt and two men from my circle of friends with spinal
June 2, 2020
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ableism
The Surprise I Felt When I Experienced Ableism Firsthand
Over the past few years I have heard a new-to-me word used by people in the disability community: ableism. Another –ism? I understand racism. And
May 19, 2020
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accessible recreation
An Accessible, Informative and Carefree Cruise on the Ohio River
I’m always looking for new and accessible activities in Louisville, Kentucky. And that’s how I stumbled upon the Mary M. Miller and a cruise on
May 5, 2020
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cooking with a disability
What could ever go wrong when a quad is in the kitchen? (Video)
This video was never intended to be seen. I was simply testing out a new camera. And then things in the kitchen went… well, not
April 14, 2020
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BCIR
The Pros and Cons of a Continent Ostomy with SCI
This article is written mostly for people with spinal cord injuries and/or neurogenic bowel who are researching the BCIR or Koch Pouch as a way
March 31, 2020
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paralysis
How Does a Quadriplegic Sleep?
How do I sleep as a quadriplegic? I’ve had kids ask me this question – and adults are probably wondering the same thing. So in
March 24, 2020
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accessible travel
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
March 10, 2020
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accessible cooking
Quadly Cooking: Beef Stew in a Crock Pot Express (Video)
In this video I tested out the Crock Pot Express Mini by making beef stew for the first time ever. Is this really foolproof? Watch
February 25, 2020
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grief
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
February 11, 2020
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