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Category: Adapted Lifestyle

Creamy Cilantro Steak Fajitas

March 20, 2020March 20, 20201 Comment

Cooking is one of my favorite challenges to do independently. Not only that - it is another creative outlet for me.  At the beginning of my recovery, I remember people cooking for me all the time. It was such a challenge for me to sit there,  unable to do anything. I eventually  learned about adapted … Continue reading Creamy Cilantro Steak Fajitas

What’s in my Bag?

February 14, 2020Leave a comment

Most wheelchair users will always have a purse or a backpack with them. Sometimes it’s behind them, on the side, and sometimes it’s hanging under the cushion. This depends on the person and chair. For me and my chair, I have a bag behind me, I have my purse, and sometimes I will have a bag on … Continue reading What’s in my Bag?

Practical Advice For A New SCI

January 3, 2020January 3, 20204 Comments

Your whole world may be flipped upside down and it may be incredibly hard to see a future. When I was first injured, I couldn’t feed myself or brush my teeth and I was in complete fear. Fortunately, there is hope and function that can be gained, in any size. With that comes independence, in any size. … Continue reading Practical Advice For A New SCI

Winning Ms. Wheelchair Kentucky 2020

November 15, 2019April 24, 20203 Comments

If you follow me on Social Media, you may have noticed I was recently crowned Ms. Wheelchair Kentucky 2020. At the beginning, I wasn’t sure I would win or if I was even going to run. I was inspired by my friend Jenny, who also has won the title. I texted her, curious about the event and she … Continue reading Winning Ms. Wheelchair Kentucky 2020

Freeli – Adapting a Grab-And-Go Meal! (Review)

October 24, 2019October 24, 2019Leave a comment

Thank you, Freeli, for sponsoring this post and allowing me to test and review this amazing product that is making independent-eating possible!  Some days cooking is a chore and it’s the last thing you want to do, but you still need to eat! My goal, in every aspect of life, is to be independent. Recently, I heard … Continue reading Freeli – Adapting a Grab-And-Go Meal! (Review)

Overcome Dependence from Adapted Devices

October 17, 2019October 17, 20192 Comments

If you have followed me for a while, you know how significant independence is for people with disabilities. A lot of my blogs involve adaptive devices that are used for independence. However, it’s important to remember that you can always grow and learn to adapt with or without the device. For years I used universal … Continue reading Overcome Dependence from Adapted Devices

Muscle Spasms Help My Independence

October 4, 2019October 4, 20196 Comments

Did you know that my body will shake uncontrollably? Yes, it’s true, and if you see me in public it’s possible you’ve been a witness. My legs will shake, bounce, or extend, my wrists will flex or shake, my triceps will spaz, or my core muscles will pull me back in to my seat. I will have these muscle spasms … Continue reading Muscle Spasms Help My Independence

The Apple Watch: Wheelchair Mode

September 6, 20192 Comments

2019 is the best year yet for wheelchair users. Why is that?  Because of the advances in technology. As technology keeps improving and is more accessible to the consumer, it can provide more independence for anyone with a disability. You may have heard of the company Apple, and if you haven’t, you live under a rock. Apple has … Continue reading The Apple Watch: Wheelchair Mode

My Advice About Portable Ramps

July 16, 2019July 16, 2019Leave a comment

The ADA law was designed to protect the disabled from discrimination in public buildings and one of those ways is an accessible entrance. This law is a big reason why I can live an independent life, go to school, grocery shop, or have a job. But what protects my accessibility in my private life? What … Continue reading My Advice About Portable Ramps

A Simple Tip To Make Your Kitchen Accessible

June 26, 20193 Comments

My ultimate dream is not only to walk again but to move out of my parents' house and live independently. Both of those dreams may sound impossible to somebody, but I believe both are achievable.   The Problem  As I have that dream in the back of my mind, it’s hard trying to adjust at a … Continue reading A Simple Tip To Make Your Kitchen Accessible

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