Now that COVID-19 has calmed down somewhat, it felt okay to take a trip. My birthday just passed so I figured I go to Chicago
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Career Advice from My Kindergarten Self
“If you could be anything you want when you grow up, what would you be?” my kindergarten teacher asked us. That’s easy, I thought. I
Disability Mentoring
On September 23, 2021, I had the honor of speaking at Priorities for Advancing Inclusive Mentoring: A Community Briefing, a virtual community briefing hosted by
Family Summer Fun
Summer is almost over and I had an amazing summer with my great nieces. I come from a big family. I have seven siblings and
Vacationing in Egg Harbor, WI
Every year for the last 60 years, my family has visited a place called Alpine in Egg Harbor, Wisconsin. It’s a quiet place, right on
The JC Penney Store
I live in a beautiful little town located in southwestern Wyoming called Kemmerer. Now most people can’t even pronounce Kemmerer right. The correct pronunciation is
Discovering Wheelchair Sports
Over the summer, my family and I tuned in to the Olympics. Experiencing the highs, lows and suspenseful competition was extremely enjoyable. During the many
Marriage Equality for People with Disabilities
Often when people hear the term “marriage equality,” they associate it with the LGBTQA+ community. Marriage equality for same sex couples was granted in June
iLevel® Changes Lives
iLevel® technology has changed 40,000 lives to date. Mine included. I can function independently in my community and in my home without asking for help.
Why Insurers Don’t Cover iLevel®
The fact that many insurance companies do not cover iLevel® technology blew my mind. I think that’s kind of ridiculous. iLevel technology improves our quality
My Power Chair as Hired Muscle
Most people assume that I primarily use my wheelchair for personal mobility. They assume that the main reason I use my Quantum® Edge® 3 Power
Attending Weddings with a Disability
This weekend, I caught up on all the wedding invites that I have received for 2021. Due to everything that happened in 2020, most of