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Accessibility Isn’t a Suggestion, It’s a Requirement
The fact that this even needs to be said at this current point in time says a lot. And it’s not good. Recently, on one of my rare outings I encountered an issue that would’ve left me stranded had I been by myself. My parents and I were in a parking garage trying to get……
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Why Are Physically Disabled Characters in Video Games on the Sidelines?
Disabled people aren’t always distraught or simply helpless because we’re disabled. And not all people in wheelchairs are computer geniuses and tech-savvy just because we know how to use one! Video games are a great form of entertainment for everyone as there’s a wide variety of genres and styles, and it was especially true for……
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Discussing Overwhelming Emotions Series (DOES) #1: Trust
They say trust is given not earned and yet, it’s hardly to the point of being earned anyway. Trust. One of the strongest, even most crucial pieces in a relationship, regardless of how intimate. Yet for disabled people, it’s something many of us rely on every day. For those with caregivers or those who need……
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~3 Month Milestone~
So as I’m checking out my site, I realize it’s been exactly 3 months since I first started. Despite it being a rather short period of time, it certainly doesn’t feel like it and I wanted to do a special little post for today. My About Me is a bit short but I figured every……
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How the Person in A Wheelchair Does an MRI (Yoga Edition) {Maniacal Monday #3}
Since it’s been a busy week and I wanted to do something more entertaining I’m writing another wild experience from the past. Only this was one of the more recent things to happen. And don’t worry, the yoga will make sense in a bit. Earlier this year, I had a scheduled open MRI appointment. I’ve……
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10 Questions to Ask When Hiring New Caregivers
Whether you’re working with a caregiving agency or on your own, here are some things to consider and know when hiring. After having experienced multiple interviews with many potential caregivers it became easier to know what to specifically ask as time went on. Here are some starting points to ask caregivers during the interview process….…
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Why We Need to Talk About the COVID Vaccines Affecting Menstrual Cycles
Listening to current and former menstruators is crucial to better understanding reproductive health, who would have thought? A recent study detailing the findings of how the COVID vaccine affects menstrual cycles appeared on my news page in this article found here last week and I want to talk about it. Not just the results that……
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5 Ways to Help Yourself If You’re Trapped in Bed During the Night
If you need to make it through the night on your own, here’s how you can comfortably get yourself back to sleep. Please note that this is not for emergency situations! If you’re in danger or in need of urgent assistance, make sure you have a way to contact those that can help, whether that……
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What Do You Do When the Hoyer Lift Breaks? Get Creative. {Maniacal Monday #2}
So for this week I want to write something a little more lighthearted which means it’s time for another Maniacal Monday! We’re going back in time, all the way back to junior high for this one. While most of my wild experiences took place in high school, I did have a few adventures during my……
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Where Do We Go From Here?
With everything so overwhelming, what are things we can do to handle and fix it? So, in light of current events and after having my head spin for the last three days, we need to talk. Let’s talk about the recent overturning of Roe v. Wade and what that means. For those that might be……