Category Archives: wheelchairs

Independence Day: Celebrating Inclusivity and Independence with a Disability

A year ago, Barton and I spent the day recording a video that would be used in an application for The Coaches Training Institute Certification Scholarship Program. Barton had just had surgery to replace his Baclofen pump, and the call … Continue reading

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On the Road: Vehicle Emergency Preparedness for People with Disabilities

Exactly one year ago today, we were preparing for the arrival of our MV-1. Due to the holiday travel, it did not arrive until January 5th. We felt giddy in making lists of we would need for our new vehicle. … Continue reading

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A Trip of a Lifetime: Speaking at the MV-1 Launch Event

March certainly was a whirlwind of an adventure! We started the month out with a trip of a lifetime, as we were invited to attend the 2014 launch of the MV-1 at Mobility Ventures in South Bend, IN. Right away, … 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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One Foot (or Wheel) on the Road: The Run For Young 5K Race

Last Sunday, Barton and I are participated in The Run for Young, hosted by Christ Church of Raleigh. The run is in honor of Sadiki Young, a young man who was killed in a car wreck, where the driver had … Continue reading

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