It’s easy to get wrapped up in caregiving responsibilities. Although I was busy with other volunteer positions that I enjoyed, I still identified mostly as my son’s caregiver. It took time, but I began to see that I am much more than “just” a caregiver.  Read More...

Few things are more stifling than losing the ability to drive. Three years after my injury, I began driving again with the financial assistance of Vocational Rehabilitation. The support I received from the state has allowed me to attain both financial and personal independence through working. Watch how a quadriplegic can drive with hand controls.  Read More...

What power chair I order is a decision that will affect me for years to come. Which features should I consider when choosing a new chair? In this article I discuss how I researched the numerous makes and models of chairs and offer some tips for those who feel overwhelmed by the process.  Read More...

Since I was four years old, I have used a manual wheelchair. A wheelchair is nothing new to me, and a manual wheelchair is all I have known when it comes to mobility. After 40 years in a manual wheelchair, the day finally came when I started to consider the benefits of a power wheelchair.  Read More...