Oct 20, 2023 | Advocacy, Lessons Learned, Medical, Misc, Spinal Cord Injury, Uncategorized
Over the last week I traveled to Anaheim, California from Raleigh, North Carolina for a medical technology conference I was speaking at. I’ve traveled on planes before, but I’ve always had an entourage of people to help me as a quadriplegic paralyzed from...
Aug 17, 2023 | Advocacy, Funnies, Lessons Learned, Medical, Spinal Cord Injury, Uncategorized
My life. It’s complex. It can be challenging and downright overwhelming at times. I find humor in places that most likely would not – even when I’m tied down to a hospital bed in China after major spinal surgery in the ICU. The other day I was...
Jul 21, 2023 | Advocacy, Funnies, Lessons Learned, Medical, Misc, Professional, Spinal Cord Injury, Uncategorized
As we approach the end of Disability Pride Awareness Month this July, I am reminded of the fragility of living my life as a quadriplegic and all that I’ve been through. I’ve actually been thinking quite a lot about certain conversations involving tremendous giggling...
Jul 3, 2023 | Advocacy, Lessons Learned, Medical, Misc, Spinal Cord Injury, Uncategorized
I will start out by saying that this article is from a truly authentic perspective, raw, and may be challenging for some to read. However, despite my dark humor and quirky positive outlook on life there are some aspects of living with a disability that are just...
Jun 7, 2023 | Advocacy, Family, Lessons Learned, Medical, Misc, Spinal Cord Injury, Uncategorized
Planning a trip can be exhausting for anyone, but for a wheelchair user there are many intricate elements to consider to ensure you have an enjoyable trip. One of the top issues to consider is the safety of your wheelchair with major commercial airlines. Additionally,...