Traveling with a disability to the Ms. Wheelchair Competition

Traveling – An Adventure Worth Taking

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 [..}


Ms Wheelchair Minnesota Jenni Taylor

Preparing to Win!

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 [..}


Ms. Wheelchair Minnesota

Becoming Ms. Wheelchair Minnesota 2011

Being a C-1 C-2 quadriplegic paralyzed from the neck down and on a ventilator can be challenging at times. Despite my disability I strive to find ways to be positive, live life to its fullest, overcome obstacles, help people and most of all educate others. I've always loved teaching and helping [..}


Jenni cat

Standing with Cats

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 [..}


Jenni Taylor, C1C2 quadriplegic stands twice a week in her EasyStand Evolv.

The Air is Better Up Here- Jenni’s Standing Story

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 [..}