I made eight new friends and they’re power wheelchair users like me. It was a relief to have so many things in common! I have
Accessible State Parks
In this blog, I am going to be talking about the accessibility in two state parks that I have been to. The first state park
Summer Fun with iLevel
Well, summer is finally here and school is out. Read how I use iLevel at school. I have big plans this summer before my first
Power Chair Maintenance
Anyone who has a power wheelchair knows that it’s important to take good care of it. After all, for a lot of us, our power
Disability Summer Camps
When summer arrives, it’s that time of year to start registering for summer camps. A parent of a kid with disabilities may think that their
Abilities Expo Memories
I’ve been a Quantum brand ambassador for a few years now. It’s opened a lot of opportunities for me. I’ve had a lot of great
Using iLevel at School
I was diagnosed with Spinal Muscular Atrophy type II, which causes my muscles to shrink and has taken away my ability to walk. I use
Staying Fit with a Disability
Staying fit and healthy is tough enough, but for wheelchair users like me, it’s even more challenging. We may not have the abilities that other
Celebrating Ali Stroker
Last night Ali Stroker, an incredibly talented singer and actress who uses a wheelchair, won a Tony award for best performance by an actress in
Wheelchair-Accessible Chicago
I travel a lot in my work for Quantum, but I love coming home and hanging out in Chicago! There are a lot of fun
Accessible Wedding Planning
On April 12, 2019, my boyfriend Ryan proposed to me and it was absolutely wonderful. Ryan and I have been dating for about a year
This is What I Tell Them
Since my injury 14 years ago, I’ve met a lot of injured vets, whether through VA hospitals and public events, or just running into people