5 Awesome Paralympians We're Obsessing Over

5 Awesome Paralympians We're Obsessing Over

After a yearlong delay, all eyes are on the Olympic and Paralympic Games this summer...finally! There is nothing more exciting than rooting for your country or favorite athlete to win a gold medal. And with the Paralympics kicking off on August 24th, we already have some Paralympians who we will be following very closely!

Posted on 8/16/2021


How to Stay Positive (Even in Difficult Situations)

How to Stay Positive (Even in Difficult Situations)

I don't have to be the one to tell you, but being in a wheelchair can sometimes be a bit challenging. No, I'm not being a "Debbie Downer," let's just be real. Not all curbs have curb cuts, not all restaurants have a ramp to get inside, and rolling down a sidewalk can all too often lead to a drop-off to a rain-soaked flowing waterway. So, how can we as wheelchair users find positivity even in difficult situations? Well, read further and let's change our thoughts and mindsets.

Posted on 8/10/2021


The Caregiver's Guide to Adaptive Clothing

The Caregiver's Guide to Adaptive Clothing

Adaptive clothing is designed to help those who have difficulty dressing due to disabilities as well as those with sensory issues who may find regular clothing uncomfortable or painful. Health conditions can impair someone's ability to dress themselves, most especially if the fine motor skills needed to operate buttons and zippers are reduced. Sensory processing issues can make seams and tags that others might not even notice unbearable to other people.

Posted on 7/27/2021


How to Make This the Best Summer Ever

How to Make This the Best Summer Ever

Summer is officially in full swing and I couldn't be more excited. After all, last year at this time, I was sitting in my house binging Netflix and scared to go outside. It's certainly been an interesting year and a half for us all, but with more and more vaccinations rolling out and things starting to get somewhat back to normal, I'm determined to make this the best summer ever!

Posted on 7/13/2021


7 of the Wildest Things I've Been Asked as a Wheelchair User

7 of the Wildest Things I've Been Asked as a Wheelchair User

Life as a wheelchair user is weird sometimes, no doubt. If you ask any wheelchair user, I guarantee that they have been asked at least one of these questions at some point in their life. Here are seven of the wildest things that I have been asked as a wheelchair user, how I actually responded, and how my usually sarcastic self would like to respond next time I'm asked that question.

Posted on 6/8/2021


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Great article written by a wonderful Christain man. You're such an inspiration!!!

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