There's just something about being in a wheelchair and the crazy power it brings. It really is something. There's the freebies (the free embroidered $80.00 jeans I have from the Express, randomly purchased by old man who was in line in front of me ranks as one of the most memorable). And you get [..}
Podcast 95: Scott Rains, inclusive travel expert
by on March 6, 2013
In podcast 95, Tiffiny is joined by inclusive travel expert, Scott Rains, a quadriplegic who's been hired by tourism businesses and governments all around the world to teach them how they can become more universally accessible. In this fascinating interview, Tiffiny and Scott talk about [..}
What scares you?
by on February 28, 2013
Most people are afraid of death, but for people with disabilities....not so much. I don't know about you but as someone with a disability, I have plenty of other fear-inducing things to worry about. And it's hard not to let these fears come into play. When you rely on so many factors outside of [..}
Animals and wheelchairs: Cute-ifying disability
by on February 19, 2013
The way humans perceive disability is....confusing. In the real world, able-bodied people never think of people with disabilities as cute. Sometimes, sure, the news will profile us as a puff piece, but generally speaking, people with disabilities are never considered "cute." So, what's with the [..}
The Hidden Responsibilities of the SCI Lifestyle
by on February 7, 2013
The disability world barely touched my life before I sustained a spinal cord injury at 17. Up until then the only wheelchair users I came across were a lady with cerebral palsy, who very sporadically showed up for Sunday morning church services (as I mentioned in this post) and a middle/high school [..}
Do You Mind When People Ask?
by on January 31, 2013
Being in a wheelchair, you just can't get away from the inevitable question - "What happened to you?" Out to eat, at school, even in the parking lot, no matter where you are, there will always be someone who will want to know 'why' (oh you pesky human curiosity gene). It won't happen every time [..}
Living with a Disability…with Integrity
by on January 24, 2013
One of the definitions of integrity is “the adherence to moral and ethical principles; soundness of moral character; honesty.” Kinda like the last part of that definition, honesty, the best. As the world is still trying to fully understand the lack of honesty of a global icon, Lance Armstrong, I [..}
Seeing the Person Before the Disability
by on January 21, 2013
Ramps and elevators totally help us, as do civil rights laws, but if you really want to help us, you have to do something huge - see the humanity in us before giving us a label. Before the sun comes up each morning, I'm just a 33 year old woman snuggled in her bed, asleep to the world. A writer, a [..}
Archive of Priceless Wheel-life Tips
by on January 14, 2013
So I got a Slap Chop for Christmas - a very nifty sharp cutting machine that lets you cut up anything in mere seconds, and without finger function (thank you chef boyfriend!). While I love this awesome gadget, I really wish I had had something like this years ago. This contraption would’ve [..}
Podcast: Sara Tabor – Ms. Sled Hockey & New NYC Resident
by on January 2, 2013
In podcast #93, I am joined by Sara Tabor, a 30 something woman paralyzed 4 years ago in a bizarre accident, who went on to discover a new sport post-injury (where females are still the minority) - sled hockey. We talk about her injury to the very last section of the spinal cord (a section of [..}
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