Oct 29, 2022 | Advocacy, Lessons Learned, Misc, Spinal Cord Injury, Uncategorized
Do you know all the general categories of disability and what they mean? Deaf / Hard of Hearing Mobility / Dexterity impairments (i.e. Wheelchair user, restricted movement, balance challenges, limb difference, tremor) Chronic Ailments (i.e. Diabetes, ALS, multiple...
Sep 25, 2022 | Advocacy, Lessons Learned, Misc, Spinal Cord Injury, Uncategorized
It’s been about a month since I was humbly crowned Ms. Wheelchair America 2023. I’m still reminiscing on the incredible journey that led me to spending an entire week with, at the time, 21 of my competitors, but who are now all great friends. When I was...
Sep 22, 2022 | Advocacy, Funnies, Lessons Learned, Spinal Cord Injury, Uncategorized
Sponsored by Numotion My dear friend, Karen Roy, was gracious enough to host a beautiful podcast with Billy Warden and myself on our outing where I took Billy for a night on the town. I offered Billy a different perspective on being a wheelchair user by fitting him...
Aug 27, 2022 | Advocacy, Lessons Learned, Spinal Cord Injury, Uncategorized
I am humbled and extremely proud to have parted with National Nonprofit SPINALpedia. I’ve spent the last year writing a detailed guide to helping people navigate the health insurance appeals process with tips and tricks. Navigating the health insurance approval...
Jun 23, 2022 | Advocacy, Lessons Learned, Misc, Spinal Cord Injury, Uncategorized
This is a super proud advocacy moment for me! Many of you that know me, know that I spend much of my time battling health insurance companies and helping individuals get the medically necessary durable medical equipment they need to not only survive in life but to...
