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 [..}
Preparing to Win!
by on July 29, 2011
Attending events and doing speaking engagements is only part of what comes along with the title of Ms. Wheelchair Minnesota. The other part is participating in the Ms. Wheelchair America contest for the 2012 crown! My biggest focus so far has been getting ready for my trip to Grand Rapids Michigan [..}
Disability Signs and Phrases
by on November 22, 2010
Have you ever noticed when you push the button on a stoplight it either tells you to walk or don't walk depending on the traffic? I'm so confused at what to do. I wish I could walk when the sign tells me to. Sometimes they have the little guy with 1 foot forward turn white when you can walk and the [..}
Standing with Cats
by on September 20, 2010
I have been using my stander 2 to 3 times a week. Every time is different with how many degrees I'm able to get up to. My goal every time is 90°. In the past couple months though, I haven't been able to get up past 60 or 70°. And it usually takes me about half an hour to get there. My body just [..}
The Air is Better Up Here- Jenni’s Standing Story
by on December 31, 2008
My name is Jenni Taylor and I am 22 years old. On November 1, 2002 I was in a car accident. I broke my neck at C1-C2 and injured my spinal cord. I am a quadriplegic paralyzed from the neck down and dependent on a ventilator to breathe for me. Although I am paralyzed, I have feeling everywhere. I am [..}
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