The year 2020 will be one for the history books – literally and figuratively. Although I can easily complain about 2020, I’m choosing to find
Whether a person is confined due to COVID restrictions or trying to heal a pressure sore while in bed, I often read, “What can I
In this article I will share my opinion on the best gifts for someone with a spinal cord injury. To explain this list, you need
Grief was the last thing on my mind. It had simply been a long day. Physically, emotionally, and mentally I was drained. Life with a
Pararowing, or adaptive rowing, has kept me in good physical – and mental – health during 2020. The first Saturday in October was a perfect
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
For those of us with spinal cord injuries, our butt is our most valuable asset. With limited or no sensation, pressure sores or red spots
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
Do you want to workout while using a wheelchair, but not sure where to begin? Watch this video to see how I workout at home
How to get a good night’s sleep with a spinal cord injury A good night’s sleep and spinal cord injury… I’ve heard the horror stories.
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
I thought I knew what I was getting myself in to. And yet… This is so much harder than I ever imagined.
There are many ways to manage bladder care with a spinal cord injury or disability. Foley catheters, suprapubic catheters, and intermittent catheterization are options. There
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
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