Jul 21, 2024 | Advocacy, Lessons Learned, Medical, Misc, Professional, Spinal Cord Injury, Uncategorized
Surprisingly, or perhaps not, I am often approached by strangers and asked if I will ever walk again? Or, I’m told I will walk again if I just work harder or pray. If we are just talking science here for a minute … I think it’s important to unpack what actually causes...
Oct 29, 2023 | Advocacy, Lessons Learned, Professional, Spinal Cord Injury, Uncategorized
I’m humbled & speechless beyond words! I was invited by Permobil and that Permobil Foundation to Nashville, Tennessee this year to be there Key Note Speaker for their incredible Casino Night fundraiser to raise funds for wheelchair users to help them...
Oct 15, 2023 | Advocacy, Family, Lessons Learned, Medical, Misc, Professional, Spinal Cord Injury, Uncategorized
I preface this article by saying first and foremost: I am very Quirky. I find humor even when I’m chained up to a literal hospital bed in China after spinal surgery. I find hope where I didn’t know it existed. I love to help other human beings through incredibly tough...
Jul 10, 2023 | Advocacy, Lessons Learned, Medical, Misc, Spinal Cord Injury, Uncategorized
Check out the latest episode of Wheelchair Nerds as we discuss the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services’ decision on coverage for seat elevation. There is a lot to unpack on the approved criteria and next steps, and Ali Ingersoll and Jim Stephenson join...
