Staying positive in life is hard. Staying positive while adjusting to being confined to a wheelchair can feel impossible at times. I am working on
Category: Wheelchair Life
How People See Me
Sometimes, I think about what it would be like to have been able-bodied my whole life. What would my life be like at this very
Starting Middle School
Meeting your teachers, eating lunch together, having play dates after school, having classes together, and sharing daily struggles are all things that your average child
Doctor Visits with iLevel
I love using my iLevel power wheelchair. It makes me feel so independent and free. It also helps me with things that I can’t do
Characters with Disabilities
Since I was young, I never felt alone. Even though most of the kids around me lived a normal life without disabilities, I always saw
Amtrak and Accessibility
This past Christmas my fiancé and I got my in-laws tickets to see Hamilton in New York City. Since we live in Rochester, we had
An Honorary Policeman
Let’s really set the scene for this! Currently, I am one of the youngest police officers in my city. That’s a pretty big deal, right?
My Hobbies at iLevel®
If someone asked me what my favorite hobby is, it would be hard to pick just one! I have quite a few favorites. Golf, ping
Can You Survive Without Technology?
How many of you have lost power in your house due to weather or other circumstances, and thought to yourself, “Oh my God, how am
Accessibility in Los Angeles
When I lived in Los Angeles, there were definitely a lot of perks. I mean, sunny California for one! I learned quickly, however, that accessibility
Raising Dion’s Esperanza
One of my favorite shows of 2019 was Raising Dion. This Netflix original is about a recently widowed mom who finds out her young son,
A Step Towards Accessibility
A few years ago, while strolling around the village near where I live, I noticed a new coffee shop was about to open. Excited, I