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Get Out!: Planning for Emergencies and Evacuations

by on September 21, 2011

Everyone is full of excitement as the children head back for another promising school year. But just as soon as they get in the building, the educational team is considering how to get them out in the event of an emergency. There are many variables to take into consideration, including: - The [..}


Sidewalk ramp locations can pose obsticles for wheelchair users.

Obstacles in the Community: Sidewalk Ramps

by on August 12, 2011

Being in a wheelchair poses many obstacles in the community. One major thing is accessibility; whether it be stairs, narrow doorways or a jampacked clothing store. It all poses a problem for someone using a wheelchair. One thing that can be a problem is sidewalk ramps. In the front of most [..}


Ms Wheelchair Minnesota Jenni Taylor

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 [..}


Tornado wheelchair safety

Wheelchairs And Tornados: What To Do?

by on July 1, 2011

Tornadoes seem to be Mother Nature’s favorite go-to natural disaster as of late. And I gotta admit - all of this spontaneous death-twisting is getting on my poor nerves. Ever since I saw Twister in 1996, tornadoes were no longer “cool.” They were death-traps, something I never wanted to be [..}


accessible bathroom

Making Hotel Bathrooms Safe for Transfers

by on October 18, 2010

I was sitting in the lobby of the hotel waiting for a taxi when Bob, the General Manager of Freedom Designs (a sister company)  asked whether the hotel room was accessible and fit my needs. Bob and I are often at the same tradeshows and he has come to understand my needs due to long hours together [..}


Shopping at Mall of America or online, either one can be done from my wheelchair!

Managing Your Holiday Shopping Experience from Your Wheelchair

by on December 16, 2008

With Christmas a little over a week away, everyone is scrambling to finish up their shopping (me included). So far, I’ve only bought two gifts. And I have about eight more gifts to buy. Not a crisis-amount, but it still seems a lot if A) You use a wheelchair, a B) Live in a freezing cold climate [..}