Jan 23, 2016 | Accommodations, can do, dance, Following Dreams, Helping people with disabilities, kids with disabilities, Making people comfortable, overcoming challenges, wheelchair dancing |
Do you want to know my definition of a pet peeve? It’s pretty simple. A pet peeve is something annoying that people do that is totally unnecessary, in my opinion. There are several that get under my skin. People who don’t think I am intelligent because...Nov 24, 2015 | can do, Dogs, Fundraisers, GoFundMe campaign, how to help, medical emergencies, smart dogs |
Leah always sees the best in people. Whoever she encounters she approaches with her tail wagging, as if to say “Hi, I’m Leah. Can we be friends?” It is simple, direct, and works like magic. I have never seen anyone meet Leah who doesn’t eventually adore her. ...Nov 5, 2015 | can do, Disability Blogs, Finding Your Voice, Get To Know Me, Journey, lessons from blogging |
When I first started my blog on July 6th, 2012, I expected, in my small way, to change the world. At first, I knew I wanted to write about my experience living with my various diagnoses. I wanted to explore both the frustration and the “fabulousness.” I...Oct 8, 2015 | accessible routes, can do, curb cuts, Freedom, Independence, overcoming challenges |
My local Center for Independent Living had a couple of focus groups that I was invited to participate in over the last few days. Those gatherings are kind of my thing because I love to give opinions and describe my experiences related to disability issues. The first...Aug 3, 2015 | Advocacy, can do, Ms. Wheelchair America, Ms. Wheelchair America pageant, Ms. Wheelchair Kansas, MWA, overcoming challenges |
This is a spectacular article about the Ms. Wheelchair America pageant and the goals and dreams of the organization and its participants. I was honored to be crowned Ms. Wheelchair Kansas 2007. All the women involved are indeed “roll” models. And the...May 17, 2015 | can do, changing perspectives, Kids, Laughter, Lessons |
On an early summer evening about a year ago, my friend Andrea called to see how I was doing. It was a habit we were settling into again that I was joyfully getting used to. We have been friends for many years, but casual phone calls have not always been so easy to...