Photo by Kampus Production on Pexels.com Finding the right fit isn’t just about being close enough to perfect, it’s about ensuring we can be as comfortable as possible and can function properly without having to worry about building an exceptional pain tolerance. *General disclaimer that I am not a spokesperson or representative for any company.... Continue Reading →
Year Four Feels Like Evermore
Photo by David Bartus on Pexels.com A gentle reminder that self-care is crucially needed for everyone. Especially since safely functioning as usual has been impossible. Excuse the flowery rhyme of a title, I saw an opportunity and took it. Now that we are four years into a pandemic with no end in sight, it’s been... Continue Reading →
Walking In a Winter Wonderland {Maniacal Mondays #6}
Photo by Egor Kamelev on Pexels.com Now I haven’t done a Maniacal Monday in a bit and since it’s the end of the year I figured it would be fitting to end on a rather chaotic note. This post is more of a short and sweet winter montage during my time in college as not... Continue Reading →
Let Us Learn in Ways That Work Best for Us
Photo by Leeloo Thefirst on Pexels.com Systems don’t always work. And conformity shouldn’t necessarily be the answer. One thing about recalling past memories is you eventually find patterns or develop a sense of understanding that you couldn’t back then in the moment. It’s how we grow and learn to better ourselves. Looking back on my... Continue Reading →
5 Accessible Things Disabled People Need to Have at Home
Photo by Marcus Aurelius on Pexels.com Whether you live alone or with other people, these are things to keep in mind for yourself to make things easier. Essentially, a game plan every disabled person should consider. After high school, there were things I had to plan for when going off to college because even though... Continue Reading →
The Lack of Accessible Transportation Is So Disappointing, But Are We Really Surprised?
Photo by Pixabay on Pexels.com How did we get here exactly? Well you see, we looked for accessible vehicles but couldn’t find any so we went a ways down and found something promising. Except that also fell through, so we ended up taking the scenic route to our destination. We missed our event by two... Continue Reading →
I Don’t Want to Be a Part of “Normal”
Photo by Karolina Grabowska on Pexels.com Being complacent isn’t the option in this reality. Over the weekend, I was able to get the latest booster shot. The bivalent one is meant to target both the original corona strain and the latest omicron subvariants. Huffington Post has an article discussing potential side effects as this shot... Continue Reading →
The Many Times I’ve Almost Killed My Wheelchairs: A Series of Unfortunate Events {Maniacal Mondays #4}
Photo by SHVETS production on Pexels.com Kids tend to have a lot of energy. If you played a lot outside you probably had a mode of transportation along the lines of a scooter, bike, skateboard, crutches, walker, wheelchair or just your own legs. My vehicle of choice was the power wheelchair. One only knows what... Continue Reading →
Accessibility Isn’t a Suggestion, It’s a Requirement
Photo by Kelly on Pexels.com 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... Continue Reading →
Why Are Physically Disabled Characters in Video Games on the Sidelines?
Photo by Pixabay on Pexels.com 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... Continue Reading →