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Wheelchair Life Hacks

Post author:Heather
Post published:January 29, 2020
Post category:lifestyle wheelchair
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I posted a picture on Instagram last week, and someone commented asking me where I got my cupholder... which is actually a stroller cupholder that I've repurposed for my chair.…

My Life in my Wheelchair

Post author:Heather
Post published:August 29, 2018
Post category:disability sma wheelchair
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I realized that I've never talked about my wheelchair here, which is a little bit crazy considering that I spend 90% of my waking hours in it! I know that…

Never Meet (or Tweet) Your Idols

Post author:Heather
Post published:April 25, 2018
Post category:assumptions disability stereotypes stigma wheelchair
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Have you ever heard that idiom - that you're not supposed to meet your idols, because they could end up disappointing you? I think social media has proven this for…

Ms. Wheelchair Pennsylvania USA

Post author:Heather
Post published:April 12, 2018
Post category:accessibility advocacy disability ms. wheelchair ms. wheelchair pa ms. wheelchair usa wheelchair
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I am very, very excited to announce that I have been chosen as 2018's Ms. Wheelchair Pennsylvania USA! This means that I'll be moving on and representing my state at…

Ready for Spring

Post author:Heather
Post published:April 3, 2018
Post category:rain spring weather wheelchair
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It's officially April, but it hasn't felt very much like spring to me. We've had a few warmer days, but overall, if it hasn't been freezing, it's been snowing or…

My Experiences with Ticketmaster

Post author:Heather
Post published:January 30, 2018
Post category:accessibility concert disability live music show ticketmaster wheelchair
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I love going to concerts and hearing live music - if I had unlimited money, I'd go to every live show coming through Pittsburgh that I had even a remote…

Wrapped in Warmth

Post author:Heather
Post published:November 21, 2017
Post category:capes style wheelchair winter
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I talked yesterday about how winter can be hard for me, and how part of that is having to deal with taking my jacket on and off all the time.…

Winter in a Wheelchair

Post author:Heather
Post published:November 20, 2017
Post category:cold disability pittsburgh snow wheelchair winter
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I had a really fun weekend - I went to Casellula, a wine and cheese bar in the North Side that also shares a space with a bookstore and event…

Dealing with the Unexpected

Post author:Heather
Post published:October 23, 2017
Post category:lifestyle Personal repair unexpected wheelchair
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Sometimes, life throws you curveballs. I had to get my wheelchair batteries replaced early last week in preparation for my trip to DC. When wheelchair batteries start to go bad,…

How to Interact with Someone in a Wheelchair

Post author:Heather
Post published:October 19, 2017
Post category:about me guidelines life lessons Personal primer wheelchair
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Today's post is a little tongue-in-cheek, but is also based on real-life experiences that I've had, many times. Even though I don't think that being in a wheelchair defines me,…