Wheelchair Innovation
I'd like to introduce to you the improvement and adaptions of technology for the wheelchair bound community. Here's a list of cool things that have stumbled into our lives. From wheelchair designs to mobility adjustments, and add-ons. GRIT( Leveraged...
Wow! Customizable Prosthetic Art!
I must admit that coming up with a title for this post has been difficult because I couldn't contain my excitement. You see, I've recently read an article on CNN about prosthetic art and my mind was totally blown. (Here: CNN) Enter the world of tailor...
ReBirth Day
Do you celebrate something that has changed your life? The day of your birth, anniversary or child’s birth are monumental. That day for me is my rebirth. May 26, 2007 was the day I became a survivor, which opened my eyes to how beautiful life is. My ...
Wheelin' in Vegas
As we anxiously awaited our trip to Vegas to celebrate our honeymoon, we called the airport ahead of time and were pre-boarded. We settled into our seats and anxiously awaited our adventure. Upon arriving at the Vegas airport, the staff was wonderful...
Rolling Down the Pacific Coast Highway in California – Day 3
Good morning everyone I hope your evening was enjoyable and you had a good night's sleep. After breakfast our day will start off at the Malibu Lagoon Museum and Lagoon. Malibu Lagoon Museum and Lagoon The museum found at 23200 Pacific Coast Highway...
Excuse me, May I Spit in Your Hand ?
Have you ever walked down the sidewalk and watched someone (usually always a young man) fire out a particularly thick and slimy "loogie" from his mouth onto the sidewalk ? Gross but harmless right ? I mean really, people just walk over it and pretty...
Are Your Hotels Wheelchair Accessible?
This is the time of the year where you want to take a little time away and take a little vacation for yourself if you are single, or for you and your family. Also if you are working for someone, you may have to take your paid vacation benefits so you...
Rolling Down the Pacific Coast Highway in California – Day 2
After a wonderful night's rest our adventure takes you to Zuna Beach County Park. The beach is four-miles long with plenty of parking. Zuna shares two handicap beach wheelchairs with two other beaches. Please call ahead to see if they are available. ...
Assert Yourself
Knowing how to assert yourself as a person with a disability is important to maintain positive communication and healthy boundaries with others. Being assertive not only allows us to advocate for our needs and our health but can also help ensure we have...
Rolling Down the Pacific Coast Highway in California
Summer is coming and time to get out and enjoy the weather. California Pacific Coast Highway offers so much to see and do. It is possible to visit different beaches, boardwalks and state parks along the highway. The beaches in California offer excellent...
