Most times, I have noticed when they say that an apartment or building is ADA compliant the truth is, they are not, at least not
Category: Wheelchair Life
Experience an Abilities Expo
Have you ever been to an Abilities Expo? If not, you should plan to attend. You can find one close to a city near you,
New Power Chair Users
Hello new wheelchair users! Some of you are going from an assistive stroller or a manual wheelchair and straight into a power wheelchair. There’s a
The Power of Choice
As a lifelong wheelchair user, I know what it is like to be overwhelmed and underwhelmed with choices when it comes to picking a new
Adaptive Fashion
Fashion and disability have come along way in the past ten years. Anyone can work on their fashion sense and personalize it to their unique
SCI Awareness Month
Every September is Spinal Cord Injury Awareness Month. Many organizations and individuals are helping others understand SCI (Spinal Cord Injury). National Spinal Cord Injury Awareness
Wheelchairs and Halloween Costumes
This year, for the first time ever, a store is selling costumes specifically for wheelchair users. A few months ago, Target announced that they would
Chicago & Accessible Eats
Like anyone, I enjoy eating good meal! And while I am able to cook for myself in my home with iLevel® technology on my power
Dating for Wheelchair Users
Dating is always tough no matter who you are. Trying to find someone you connect with and have a good time with can be difficult.
Getting a New Wheelchair
When you begin the process of obtaining a new power chair, it’s important to understand that the process is very slow, but once you have
Plane Travel & Wheelchairs
Most of us like to travel to cool places and although there are many forms of traveling, one in particular can be a little frustrating.
Work & Disability Benefits
There’s a big misconception that if you are receiving disability benefits then you are not allowed to work or you’ll have your disability benefits cut