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Accessible?

Handicap accessibility is, admittedly, not something I took much time to consider until I became a person who relied on specific accessibl…

The Lighter Side of: Wheelchairs in Elevators

Wheelchairs are intended to provide better accessibility for people who are paralyzed, ill, or who have mobility issues. It is meant to be …

The Lighter Side of: Using a Cane

Having difficulty with mobility is not exactly a positive thing. With deteriorating back and hips, mobility can take a big hit. I first be…

Mountain Equipment Co-Op

Today I took my dad to MEC for a daddy-daughter day. I love this place, but it was always so out of the way. Now there is a new location m…

Why is it Hard to Say "Disabled"?

It is such a strange taboo, this entire connotation that accompanies the word: " Disabled ". Merriam-Webster includes several …

Mamma Mia 2

**Spoiler Alert* OMG there is a woman in a wheelchair singing and spinning and dancing with her upper body in one of the scenes in this mo…

Peddling Products

Have you ever received a random message that you instinctively knew was going to end up pissing you off? The other day I was on Instagram…

Zoo Lights

Every year, the zoo decorates several sections with gorgeous Christmas lights. You get to walk around the zoo and see amazing lights, list…

First Date? Second Date? Engaged?

I had a question posed to me today to write a blog post: When, in the scope of dating someone, should you mention and talk about your chro…

Wheelchair Testing

Next week, after my Bachelorette weekend, I am going to be testing out a wheelchair for a few days. Although I will only be using it on a …