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Things to Do When You’re Stuck in Bed

One of the most difficult things for people with disabilities to deal with can be when we must remain in our beds. Despite what some people may think, it’s really not fun to stay in bed all day – namely because of the reasons why we are stuck in bed in the first place.

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Home Modifications: Equipment, Contractors, and Funding

The right home modifications will enable you to enjoy and safely access your home while living with Disability. Here are a few recommendations that are worth considering, however we recommend a home visit from a homecare occupational therapist as well as consulting with your OT before undergoing any major renovations.

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5 Tech Gadgets That Can Save Your Life

When it comes to living life with disabilities, some things just work differently. Most people would be hard pressed to say that they enjoy doing chores, but for people who use wheelchairs or have limited mobility, daily tasks such as cleaning the house and keeping track of regular schedules can require a lot more time and patience. Sometimes you need outside help to accomplish everyday tasks such as these.

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Reducing Chronic Pain Without The Use of Prescription Medications

For those of us who experience chronic pain, sometimes we need to use techniques besides medications to help quell it. There can be many reasons for this. Perhaps our doctor forgot to sign off on our prescription on a Friday, and now it’s the weekend and we have to ration the few pills we have left. Or maybe the dosage we’re prescribed isn’t strong enough to fully stop the pain. Perhaps the dosage is enough to stop the pain, but the side effects are unbearable. Or maybe we simply make the personal choice to stay away from painkillers altogether. Whatever the reason, it can’t hurt (pun intended) to have in your back pocket some ways to reduce chronic pain that don’t require dependence on a doctor – ways that put you in the driver’s seat.

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Using Public Transportation as a Wheelchair User, pt. II: Paratransit

If you’d like to use public transportation as a wheelchair user but cannot ride the regular buses for whatever reason, paratransit may be a useful option for you. Paratransit can go by many names: Dial-a-Ride, HandyDart (not my favorite name), community transit, MetroAccess. My personal knowledge and experience consists of the system used in the U.S. -- therefore, that is what I will be focusing on.

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Using Public Transportation as a Wheelchair User, pt. I: Buses

Many people with disabilities do not drive. Those of us who do not drive often use some form of public transportation to get around. If you’re newly disabled, or new to public transportation, the idea of using these services might seem daunting. You may have questions. In this article I’ll answer your questions to the best of my ability and give you web resources to help answer any questions not covered here.

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Sex and Spinal Cord Injury: A Guide for Women, part II

This is a follow-up article to Sex and Spinal Cord Injury: A Guide for Women [link], where I shared my personal journey with sex after my own SCI and some introductory tips. Below are some additional tips to assist you with working towards a healthy sex life post-SCI.

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Sex and Spinal Cord Injury: A Guide for Women, Part I

If you’re a woman who has sustained a spinal cord injury, you may be wondering if having a fulfilling sex life is still on the table for you. The answer is a resounding yes! In this article I want to give you tips that can help you to work towards this goal. First, I’d like to share some of my own journey with sex and SCI.

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Taking Care of Yourself at the Hospital and the Doctor’s Office

Of all the things I’ve experienced since becoming disabled, one of the steepest learning curves has been how to advocate for myself in medical settings. I’ve put together a list of things that can help you take care of yourself when you find yourself in the hospital or at the doctor’s office. Sometimes these environments can be intense or even a bit intimidating, especially when you are ill or in pain. Hopefully the following may make those times easier and may even help keep you safer.

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How I Deal with People Staring at Me or My Wheelchair

When you have a visible disability and someone looks at you and begins to watch you, i.e., stare at you, you may begin to feel uncomfortable. Myself, I am very introverted and being stared at has always been hard for me to handle, even after 21 years in a wheelchair. In the early years after I first became disabled I reacted to being stared at with aggression. Over time I learned a few helpful tips to help me cope.

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Things to Do When You’re Stuck in Bed

Home Modifications: Equipment, Contractors, and Funding

5 Tech Gadgets That Can Save Your Life

Reducing Chronic Pain Without The Use of Prescription Medications

Using Public Transportation as a Wheelchair User, pt. II: Paratransit

Using Public Transportation as a Wheelchair User, pt. I: Buses

Sex and Spinal Cord Injury: A Guide for Women, part II

Sex and Spinal Cord Injury: A Guide for Women, Part I

Taking Care of Yourself at the Hospital and the Doctor’s Office

How I Deal with People Staring at Me or My Wheelchair

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