May is Lupus Awareness Month. I hadn’t heard of this disease until I researched it and learned a lot. Lupus is a chronic, long-term disease
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My Life is How it’s Supposed to Be
A piece of art that has impacted me is a song by Mike Posner, title: “How it is supposed to be.” It looks closely at
Fun Summer Activities with iLevel Technology
It’s the unofficial start of summer! It’s time to do fun things outdoors, like hanging out with friends, having a BBQ, and more. With my
Celebrating Inclusive Play for All
I just arrived at my hotel in Kelowna, British Columbia. This week in work travel is particularly special, as I’m in Canada celebrating the country’s
Fun Summer Activities That Get You Outside
It’s summer again! I’m so excited to not be dealing with snow. We had six months of snow and I’m ready to get outside and
Standing Tall with iLevel Technology
My friend, designer and mentor once told me: “the art is yours, take it, and run. I’m just here for the adventure, as you took
Why We Celebrate Memorial Day
Memorial Day is special for most veterans, although some people are still confused about what Memorial Day represents. I am a veteran, so I get
Funny Interactions with Others About My Wheelchair
Recently, my family and I attended a small gathering with friends. My friends have a beautiful home complete with a nice backyard, comfortable patio and
The Benefits of Disability Activism
As my day job, I am a university professor. Most people know that this involves teaching college classes to young adults. What most people who
Celebrating Mother’s Day and What My Mom Does for Me
Mothers are gentle, kind, resilient and tough, all at the same time. I sometimes wonder how my mother handles so many things at once. She
How Doggy Daycare Saved Me
In March of 2020, when the pandemic first began, I was excited to work from home. I thought we’d all be working from home for
Participating in Activities as a Wheelchair User
The first year or two after my injuries, I was still trying to get comfortable using a wheelchair. So, I felt like a burden. When