The journey of finding an accessible home can be an extremely difficult challenge for people with disabilities. The journey often involves deciding which route to take. Purchasing an existing home and modifying it or building a home and having the home adaptations built into the home design. Often, this decision can come down to location, […]
Zappos Adaptive: Accessible Fashion Mall
I’ve never been one to wear button down shirts. Simply, because I have never had the manual dexterity to manipulate the buttons. That all changed when I teamed up with Zappos Adaptive!
6 Unique Gift Ideas for the Wheelchair User
It’s that time again! The gifting giving season time of year. There is no shortage of gift guides, but this gift guide is specific to the wheelchair user. Here are 6 Unique Gift Ideas for the Wheelchair User in your life!
7 Essential Products for the Newborn Wheelchair Parent
When Rachel and I were preparing for the birth of our son we did the research like any new parents would do about essential products for parenting a newborn baby. The last few months of Rachel’s pregnancy we spent every Saturday at various baby stores looking at furniture and products for the nursery. This was a very exciting time but also mentally draining because while we were looking at different products for a newborn we also had to figure out it’s accessibility as a wheelchair user and more importantly as a wheelchair parent.
3 Kid Approved Activities for the Wheelchair Parent
Here are 3 Kid Approved Adapted Activities for the Wheelchair Parent. Why are they kid approved .. you ask? At 4 and 6 years old my son adapted these games and activities on his own – right before my very eyes!
The Disappearing Wheelchair
Since Jacob’s birth, 5 years ago, I‘ve noticed my wheelchair has become a lesser part of my identity. It’s as if my wheelchair is disappearing! In my head, I wonder if society has changed drastically in the past 5 years or has my becoming a dad become equalizer in society? It’s hard to remember life […]
Gift Ideas for the Wheelchair User
WOW 2017 has flown by! We are entering the holiday season which means lots of food and naturally the season of gift giving. In the spirit of the season of gift giving here are my favorite gift ideas for the wheelchair user that I actually use. GIFT IDEAS FOR THE WHEELCHAIR USER ABL Denim is […]
Being A Wheelchair Daddy After 5 Years!
Jacob turns 5 in a couple of weeks! Which means it’s my 5 year Dadversary! When I started my blog, I wanted to share my experiences as a dad who uses a wheelchair. Hang on to your hats this post is about feelings that may very well be unique to parents with disabilities. I hear […]
5 Cool Things About a Dad in a Wheelchair!
Here are some things I could imagine my son saying if asked what are 5 cool things about having a dad in a wheelchair? Never need to climb steps! Always a place to hang a bag! Always get great seats at event venues! No matter where you are there is a lap to sit on! […]
Handicapped Parking: The Stripes Have Meaning!
Have you ever come out of a store or movie etc. only to find you were not able to get in your vehicle because another vehicle was blocking your access?! This happens frequently to those of us who have mini-vans with a wheelchair ramp that comes out on the side. Yeah, um the stripes in […]