Tag Archives: disability

Scoring Your Disability

I do not know diddly about the Stages of MS Chart, but I have some familiarity with The Expanded Disability Status Scale (EDSS). It was developed to keep track of MS patients and is also used for AMN. Well. At least it was for me. I do not expect that there are enough AMNers toContinue reading “Scoring Your Disability”

What the heck does it mean to be disabled?

I expect that most people think that they have a pretty good idea of what it means to be disabled. I know that I did. I was singularly focused on my inability to walk and do things that I used to do. Thursday evening, I had the privilege of participating in a Halifax, Nova Scotia-basedContinue reading “What the heck does it mean to be disabled?”

Easy Backyard Access

I was in a bad spot. Before disability, I got great satisfaction from my yard. Keeping the grass trimmed, the trees pruned and the bird and squirrel bellies full. The wheel chair did not enhance the enjoyment, I tell you. I needed a solution. I built with my own two hands, from the comfort ofContinue reading “Easy Backyard Access”

Bored by Your Wheelchair? Looking for a more Practical Ride?

For those of you who are going to be visiting Bend, Oregon in the near future, I have the opportunity for you! Come take a free test ride on the coolest off road wheelchair (if you want to call it that) that I have ever seen. Sadly, I will not be making the trip, butContinue reading “Bored by Your Wheelchair? Looking for a more Practical Ride?”

Half Marathon in a Wheelchair

I have seen plenty of guys in races with handcycles and racing wheel chairs. I thought that I was the only dummy to try a race in a straight up ultralight chair like this dude is doing. They are going to make you sit through a pile of ads before you get to the video,Continue reading “Half Marathon in a Wheelchair”

Air Travel for the Disabled

Finally, efforts to make airline travel truly accessible for folks in wheelchairs. If I was the betting sort, I’d speculate that most people dependent on wheelchairs for mobility are apprehensive about traveling by air. And with good reason. It is difficult. While I do not have much trouble getting through the airport, cruising down theContinue reading “Air Travel for the Disabled”

Disability Assistance

With few exceptions, most AMN guys that I have met carry a solid work ethic, regardless of their disability. Which is a good thing, since such characteristics are viewed favorably by our society. While some adaptions may be in order, it seems that most of us get in our 40 hours. We are the luckyContinue reading “Disability Assistance”

Maxime Rolls up to the Beach!

Maxime has taken advantage of a plastic mat to facilitate his access to the beach. I had the same fabulous experience many years ago in Wilmette, Illinois. This an example of a very low-tech, low-price, high impact adaptation. Anyone in a chair who has struggled in the sand would appreciate this simple accommodation. I haveContinue reading “Maxime Rolls up to the Beach!”