Recently, I spent some time with my friends who I haven’t seen in over a year due to the pandemic. I noticed when I was
Category: Wheelchair Life
Reverend Calvin and Disabled in Action
I would like to introduce one of my motivators. He’s my mentor and I look up to him. Reverend Calvin Peterson is the founder of
International Day of Persons with Disabilities
Every year the U.S. International Council on Disabilities (USICD) celebrates the International Day of Persons with Disabilities by holding an annual fundraising gala. The gala
In Five Years
Do you ever stop to think about where you are currently and where you will be in five years? We’re currently in the middle of
Women’s History Month
Every time Women’s History Month comes around, there’s something I want to shout from the rooftop: When we honor this occasion, we cannot exclude disabled
The Best Gifts
The end of 2020 was an eye opener for me and bittersweet. The hardest and most restricted times have simmered down a little. Still, I
New Goals for Advocacy
Have a plan. It means knowing what you want to do and how you are going to do it. It’s always easier said than done.
Another Year Victorious
I never completely understood why so many people are distressed by the thought of getting old. Of course, I get that there are stigmas around
Shopping at iLevel
As a G-Ma (otherwise known as Nana), shopping for my little Wyatt is always a thrill. My first grandbaby will be born in March, if
What I Carry in My Glovebox
One of my favorite wheelchair accessories on my Edge 3 Stretto® Power Wheelchair is my glovebox. The glovebox makes carrying items that I need so
What I Learned in 2020
I am thankful to have navigated through the pandemic of 2020. This was a real challenge for us all. I have gained a greater respect
On the Go with iLevel
Currently, I am “snowbirding” and enjoying my time in Florida. It’s funny when I talk to friends and family back home in New York. They