Change is never easy, however, it’s sometimes necessary. I’ve been living in the city of St. Louis for over a decade now. Times, people, and
Category: Wheelchair Life
War is a Disability Policy Issue
When someone thinks of a typical disability policy issue, topics that come to mind probably include benefit programs like SSI, anti-discrimination laws like the Americans
My Advice to Wheelchair Users
Life isn’t what happens to us, it’s ultimately how we react to it. So, if you’re struggling on a day when things just seem to
Overcoming the Challenge of Moving to a New Home
In a previous blog, I wrote about the challenges I faced when selling my property in Florida. Now, comes the fun part. The buyers wanted
Giving Back to Others in 2022
I know I have written about my love for new year’s resolutions many times before, but I am really excited about this particular resolution. My
Rediscovering My Hobbies with iLevel
It’s probably not uncommon for people to struggle with work/life balance at some point in their career. Ever since I started mine, I’ve noticed that
Selling a Home When You Have a Disability
I have been very blessed and fortunate to be able to own property in Florida for about seven years now. I would spend my summers
Obtaining iLevel Technology Shouldn’t be Luck
It’s officially March and if you are Irish, March is the official month of luck. Now, I’m not the biggest believer in luck. I believe
Turning 14 and Looking Towards High School
Most people think that a thirteenth birthday is a big deal and I agree. I also feel that your fourteenth birthday is just as important
Ways to Cope with Winter Depression
At the end of January, when all the holidays are over, I fall into a nocturnal depressive state. I don’t mean this in a bad
My Experience at the Martin Luther King Center
February is Black History Month! Although it is not the only month where I recognize the great things African Americans have done, my family and
Disaster Preparedness Tips for People with Disabilities
Do you, a disabled person, want to live through an earthquake? Don’t come to Oregon. Here in Oregon, the risk of “The Big One” rises