7 YEARS
Being a quadriplegic doesn’t make me extraordinary or special. But I think my resilience and fortitude and ability to persevere have always created the momentum that makes me successful in life regardless of circumstance.
Category: A day in the life
Unbreakable
“You will never feel your body again…” said the neurosurgeon after I was flown from the scene of my accident and awaited my surgery for a cervical spinal cord injury. That was 6 years ago and I can still remember the feeling of frustration not knowing how my life would continue. I realized then something …
Military Veteran Restaurant Discounts
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Tips on Parenthood for People With Disabilities
Tips on Parenthood for People With Disabilities Joy and jitters often go hand in hand for people who find out they will soon become parents through birth or adoption. After all, parenting is a costly commitment that lasts a lifetime. Parenthood for people with disabilities, the apprehension may be amplified when they consider the unique …
Tips for Adapting to Parenthood As a Person with a Disability
Knowing what to expect when you are expecting a new child can be confusing, especially for parents who are living with a disability. The sleepless nights, the added expenses and all the preparation that goes into planning for your new baby can leave you feeling stressed out. You’ve got a lot on your plate, but …
Be gentle. Those are my legs! Airline Travel As a Wheelchair Using Quadriplegic
Airline Travel As a Wheelchair Using Quadriplegic UPDATE FROM DIAMOND PASSENGER LIFT CO. Training was provided @MCO on several different dates in 2017 and 2018… Training was free and was offered to any airline or service provider who wished to attend.. The purpose of the free training was to make sure their were trained personnel …
A New Caregiver’s Guide to Taking Care of Yourself, Too
A New Caregiver’s Guide to Taking Care of Yourself, Too. When you decide to become a caregiver, something happens in your brain almost subconsciously. You slowly begin to de-prioritize your own wellness. You have a job to do, and that job is to take care of someone else. It becomes the most important thing in your …
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Quadriplegic PC Computer Setup Gaming Workstation
Quadriplegic PC Computer Setup Gaming Workstation Thanks to Stack-up.org & The Dept. of VA It has taken me some time to develop a workstation that not only allows me to work from the comfort of home, while playing my favorite video games; but, also enjoy a bit of independence. The Quadriplegic PC Computer Setup Gaming …
Alive Day
Alive Day August 23, 2014 is the kind of day you don’t forget. Like a birthday, wedding anniversary, high school graduation, and the birth of a child you do not forget the traumatic events that change the course of your life, without consent, forever changing how you live. On my Alive Day, several years ago …