Being a wheelchair user in the cold and snow sure can make life interesting. Here are a few lessons I've learned from pushing a wheelchair through the last 13 upstate New York winters ..read more

Whether it's your first power wheelchair or your third, selecting the right one for you is a personal process. There are pros and cons to many chairs out there, and much like driving a car, it's all about how it feels and suits your unique needs. Here are just a few tips to consider when thinking about your next power wheelchair purchase ..read more

On January 14th I woke up to a lazy Sunday morning. With wild woman hair and smudged mascara from the day before, I emerged from our bedroom like a bear coming out of hibernation. Fashionably wearing last year's Christmas house coat, I poured myself a fresh cup of coffee ..read more

A huge misconception that a lot of people have is that people who use wheelchairs are "bound" to them. In all actuality, being in a wheelchair may only cause the user to have a deeper desire to do more adventurous things. After all, there is nothing like the exhilarating feeling of the wind in your hair and seeing the world from a whole new perspective. Wheelchair users are just like the rest of the population in that some are thrill seekers and others aren't. If you've ever considered being a little more adventurous but just weren't sure what options you may have as a wheelchair user, the fol ..read more

Many people avoid traveling because it can be expensive. The idea of visiting and exploring a new place is exciting and well worth the investment – but you shouldn't break the bank when you take a trip! There are so many ways to reduce the cost of traveling, from saving on the flight and hotel to the activities themselves. These five tips can help you travel more economically to give your wallet a break. Good for any budget, try some of these tips while planning your next vacation to secure the trip you've been looking forward to ..read more

The COVID-19 pandemic has led everyone to make numerous changes in their lives over the past year. Wheelchair users in need of a new wheelchair have faced closed clinics and limited access to the knowledgeable & experienced therapists who are so essential to the process. Fortunately, the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) approved the use of telehealth for medical services. Telehealth is the exchange of medical information from one site to another through electronic communication to improve a patient's health ..read more

Exercise is an important part of maintaining a healthy lifestyle and is incredibly beneficial to physical and mental well-being. Sometimes, children with disabilities find certain types of exercise difficult or disability-exclusive, but there are options that make physical activity accessible (and fun) for children of all ages and abilities. With the help of adaptive sports and activities, children with disabilities can be included in exercise and can reap the social, emotional, and physiological rewards of an active lifestyle ..read more

The thought of going on 1 flight is enough to start feeling anxious. Will my chair be damaged? Will it make it in one piece? Will it make it at all ..read more

Travelling with a catheter can be uncomfortable and intimidating, but it is far from unachievable: although there are some small risks associated with long plane journeys. Although different airlines have their own guidelines regarding what assistance is available, in most cases, there are no problems in this respect, and you should simply follow some basic advice ..read more

I am Sara. I am from Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania in the United States. I am a daughter, aunt, sister, friend and professional. I sufferfrom Osteogenesis Imperfecta, a disease of the bones that makes them brittle. My mantra is “Design the life that I love ..read more