May 16, 2023 | Advocacy, Lessons Learned, Medical, Misc, Spinal Cord Injury, Uncategorized
If you are a power wheelchair user then you are probably cringing at the title of this article as there is a 50% chance if you fly this has happened to you. If you are not a wheelchair user, think about this: How would you feel if the airline decided to take a...
Oct 20, 2022 | Advocacy, Lessons Learned, Medical, Misc, Spinal Cord Injury, Uncategorized
Incredibly honored to be invited by United Spinal Advocacy Live with Annie Streit to be a returning guest to discuss my work as Ms. Wheelchair America, my work on promoting disability employment with Open Inclusion, and ongoing health insurance advocacy efforts. We...
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...