In episode 82 of No Free Rides, I am joined by Jane Hash, a fun-loving woman with Osteogenesis Imperfecta who hosts her own podcast and is making a documentary about her fascinating life. As a practicing pagan and certified herbalist, not to mention being only 2’7″ tall, to say Jane [..}
Why New Injuries Have It Better Than We Did
by on January 26, 2012
When I found myself a new quadriplegic in 1993, I was told the resources and equipment available to me were the best yet. And they were…for 1993. But that was 18 years ago, and a lot has changed since then. People finding themselves injured now have access to so much more, from better treatment [..}
Dealing With Nosey People
by on January 16, 2012
When you use a wheelchair, people like to stare. They also like to ask what’s wrong. People are nosey and hey, it can hurt our feelings. When a stranger asks why you can‘t walk, how do you feel...inside? Mad, embarrassed or annoyed? What do you say? My mom told me growing up to be nice to [..}
Can’t Study Abroad? Make A Documentary
by on January 9, 2012
Having your dreams of studying abroad dashed is something many college wheelchair-users have had to go through (me included), but it has finally happened to the wrong dude. Reid Davenport, a senior at George Washington University (GWU) with cerebral palsy, is channeling his anger into something [..}
Podcast – Jennifer Longdon, An Advocate With Heart
by on January 5, 2012
In episode #81 of No Free Rides, I am joined by Jennifer Longdon, a fighter of a paraplegic. Hear her take on everything from accessible realty and passe attitudes toward disabilities, to bringing diversity to Project Runway. Jennifer Longdon is an amazing woman who found herself [..}
When To Intervene, When To Understand
by on December 16, 2011
I never like posting depressing blogs, but ever since I heard about the suicide of a 31 year old quadriplegic form New Jersey, I haven’t been able to think of anything else. She broke her neck in a diving accident several years ago and recently passed after refusing food and medication. [..}
Survival Guide: Malls & Shopping From A Wheelchair
by on December 9, 2011
The holiday season has descended upon us again like a plague of locusts and you know what that means, time to fork over your money to the Capitalism gods. And the mall, oh the blessed mall, has become a symbol of the holidays - the place to buy gifts and to absorb yourself in the holiday spirit. [..}
No Free Rides Podcast: The Disabled Perspective – British Style
by on December 2, 2011
In episode #80 of No Free Rides, I was invited on-air at 104.4 Resonance FM in London to be on the disability podcast, Technical Difficulties. During the show host Tim Abbott, a brilliant journalist with mild cerebral palsy, and I discuss the differences in being disabled in the US vs. the [..}
Much Love for Disabled Comedians
by on November 28, 2011
When you can’t fix a problem, laugh at it. It sounds rather simple, but that’s the jist of why I love comedians with disabilities. The key to an awesome person in my opinion is the ability to make fun of one's self. Conan O’Brian is an expert at this, aka “self-deprecating humor.” His [..}
Hangin’ Tough
by on November 21, 2011
They say everyone with a disability has the responsibility of creating their own layer of “you can’t hurt me” skin. It’s a must when you live in a world of humans, where no one is perfect and even a loved one can flub up and say hurtful things. It may sound pessimistic, but when you have a [..}
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