Tag Archives: National Mobility Awareness Month

Tips for Those in the 2014 NMEDA Local Heroes Contest

This morning, our non-accessible Honda Civic was towed and donated to Wheels 4 Hope. It’s been exactly one year since I came home with the dread, knowing that if we didn’t find another method of transportation asap, we would be … Continue reading

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Around Town: The Interplay of Space and Mobility

Sunday afternoon, we returned from an impromptu lunch with friends and I found myself reflecting on the unexpectedly subtle ways our new found mobility and having access to my power chair while we’re out and about has shifted not only … Continue reading

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Turning a No Into A Yes: The Challenges with Mobility and Finding and Accessible Van

To our wonderful family and friends, It is with a heavy heart and regret to tell you that though we made it into the top 5% of voters for the NMEDA National Mobility Awareness Contest, we were not one of … Continue reading

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An Open Letter to NMEDA: National Mobility Awareness Month

An Open Letter to the NMEDA Community I met Barton Cutter on February 15, 2003 at a friend’s house in Tucson (at the time I was living in Tuscaloosa, AL and Barton was going to the UA in Tucson, AZ). … Continue reading

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An Update: Barton is a Semi-finalist for The National Mobility Awareness Month Contest

Just a quick update everyone!! Woo-hoo!! We can’t contain our excitement! Barton is a semi-finalist for the National Mobility Awareness Month Campaign, and he could be one of three people to win an accessible van!! http://www.mobilityawarenessmonth.com/entrant/barton-cutter-raleigh-nc/ Each and everyone one of … Continue reading

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