I’m excited to announce that I have a guest post on Her Packing List! I hope my story will open the minds of fellow travelers, and inspire more people with disabilities to travel. Please visit their site to read the post:
Fort Cody Trading Post in North Platte, Nebraska is the ultimate tourist trap for those who love roadside attractions and classic Americana I knew I wanted to blog about the Fort Cody Trading Post in North Platte, Nebraska, before I even had a blog. If you know me, you know that ultra kitschy roadside attractions…
I had an interview yesterday that sums up everything that’s wrong with the home health care education and training system. My last post discussed the qualities that make a good assistant/caregiver. This is the flip side – what makes a BAD assistant who thinks s/he is good. It’s an open letter to my interviewee and…
Promising young composers’ musical about Rachel Carson reveals her triumphs, struggles, and the love of a woman who stood by her through it all The primary reason I came to New York City this summer was to see Rachel: The Musical, currently being produced as part of the Fresh Fruit Festival at the Wild…
As a frequent traveler with a disability, one of my most important tasks before any trip is making a wheelchair accessible hotel room reservation. I use a power wheelchair due to cerebral palsy, and need physical assistance with basic tasks, so an accessible hotel room is essential to me. I also need a roll-in shower…
When I was about 7 years old, I found a little paperback book on my parents’ bookshelf. It was on its side in front of the other books, spine facing out. The cover showed a little girl with long red pigtails and a big smile. Her name was Karen Killilea, and the book was entitled Karen, by…
If you’re trying to get away from the winter cold, relax on the beach over spring break or bask in the summer sun, Sarasota, Florida is the perfect wheelchair accessible vacation destination. Whether you have a disability and use a wheelchair, scooter or other mobility aid, or you live with chronic pain and fatigue, Sarasota…
