Arguably, the most recognizable quote from the movie “The Fast and the Furious” that was once iconic, but is now more cheesetastic, is when Dominic Toretto, played by Vin Diesel, tells Paul Walker’s character Brian O’Conner that “I live my life a quarter mile at a time.” Within the [..}
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 [..}
Explaining Spinal Cord Injury to Kids
by on December 26, 2011
Anyone who has a spinal cord injury has eventually gotten “the question” (multiple times, in fact). That is to say, some version of “What happened to you?,” “How did you get hurt?,” “Why are you in a wheelchair?,” etc. Basically, they just want to know what your deal is and why you [..}
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. [..}
Fitting Personal Cares in Around the Holidays
by on November 30, 2011
We just celebrated Thanksgiving which means now we’re on a runaway train to Christmas and New Year’s, and thus the holidays are upon us. The holidays are a nice time to spend some quality time with family, eat lots of great food, exchange gifts, revel in the holly jolly spirit, etc. But one of [..}
No Free Rides Podcast: Under The Sea With Disabled Diver Brian Walker
by on November 3, 2011
In episode #79 of disability podcast No Free Rides, I am joined by C5-6 quadriplegic diver Brian Walker, an ex-US Air Force man who’s been on over 40 dives in the past two years. [..}
Confessions Of A Halloween Baby
by on October 31, 2011
Halloween is finally upon us. To many people Halloween is their favorite holiday because of the fanfare of dressing up in costumes and letting loose, putting out fun decorations, and scoring oodles of candy. I have a very unique relationship with Halloween because October 31st happens to be my [..}
Your Wheelchair: The Best Halloween Accessory
by on October 28, 2011
Every Halloween I always struggle with whether or not I should incorporate my wheelchair into my costume. Is it cheesy or is it clever? I used to think it was cheesy, but now? I’m not so sure. I’ve recently met some pretty creative people who use wheelchairs online, and the costume ideas [..}
Traveling – An Adventure Worth Taking
by on September 12, 2011
It was 8:30 AM when I arrived at the airport on Monday, August 1. The goal: attempt to get on an airplane and fly to Grand Rapids Michigan for the Ms. Wheelchair America 2012 pageant. My mom, sister, physical therapist and two nurses were with me, going along with the adventure. All of us headed [..}
When The Easy Things Are Hard
by on August 29, 2011
In this strange strange world we live in, what’s easy, what should be easy, what’s hard, and what’s so difficult if you manage to do it it’s a miracle, can be vastly different depending on who you talk to. Mr. Muscle may think no big at leg pressing 600 lbs, but for some, they’d be [..}
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