Only Three Steps

Dec 02, 2021 Guest Blog, Life in a Wheelchair

I’ve long believed that the word “disabled” is not an adjective but a past tense verb. I am “disabled” often because of the surrounding environment rather than because of any defect of my brain. In the disability community, there is a tendency to separate terms such as “difference,” “disability,” and…

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To be in a Fully Accessible Space

Oct 18, 2021 Guest Blog, Adaptive Products, Life in a Wheelchair

As a disabled, young woman, I find that I spend a fair amount of time cringing. I cringe at people on the internet who think their ableist comments are worthy of their own laugh track. I cringe at people on the street who ask me wildly inappropriate questions at the…

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Wheelchair Compatible Cooking Tips

Oct 15, 2021 Adaptive Products, Aging in Place, Life in a Wheelchair

Learning how to cook after becoming a wheelchair user is a crucial part of rehabilitation. It is important that you provide yourself with nutritious and cost-effective meals from home, rather than solely relying on delivery and fast food. Here are some tips to make your time in the kitchen easier.…

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