I called my wheelchair provider earlier to check on the status of my motor mount kits. They are still back ordered. Invacare told my provider they had to switch vendors for the kit. Okay, do you have an estimated time of arrival from Invacare? The answer I got was no. “Soon, we’re hoping,” they said.
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I get questions frequently. One recurring, often, is what technology do you use in your daily life? I don’t ever mind answering this particular question. I thought I’d share my preferences with all of you. Computers: I have a laptop and a desktop. Both are HP. The best computers in the world are made by
My recheck checkup is tomorrow. I’m very glad because my sinus infection isn’t completely gone, yet. My symptoms are back starting with throwing up on Monday. The doctor and I will get me straightened out…tomorrow. My new joystick is here and will be put on Monday. I’m very joyous about this development because the loaner
As most of you know I use a power chair to get around most of the time. I’ve had power chairs since age 6. Given my kind of CP and involvement: power chairs make the most sense for me. My diagnosis means all my limbs are involved. My right hand is half a hand, at
I never make resolutions anymore because I always break them. I set goals for myself instead. I thought I would share my goals for 2020 with all of you. In no particular order: 1. Self care: healthy balanced meals and drinking plenty of water. Exercising daily 2. Using social media intentionally: posting quality not quantity
With Hanukkah under way and Christmas celebrations two days away: I want to share my hopes for all of us in this season: 1. can all slow down just for a few days 2. all are surrounded by people we love and care about 3. remember the season is about much more than stuff 4.
I don’t have to think or write about this for 4 more years: YAY! In Georgia, USA here is the process to get a Handicapped sticker/tag: If you do NOT drive or can’t for any reason: you have to have a doctor sign off on everything. In other words: full paperwork is required to be
The time change: it is a hideous process we go through twice a year. I wish Georgia was one of the states that stayed on one time all year. I have toddler-like balance at best. I also have a startle reflex. My startle reflex has gotten, somewhat, better over the years. Last night, right before
The Affordable Care Act (ACA) & I have a love/hate relationship. Being born with a condition requiring me to use a power chair so I can be as “normal” as possible & live a full life means I live the headaches of insurance frequently. Mine, like most conditions, is considered a preexisting condition. I was
Hello world! My name is Stacey. I am an academic. A political scientist to be exact. I was born with cerebral palsy. My incredible mama contracted listeria bacteria while pregnant with yours truly. It is found in under cooked meat and imported cheeses. Mom didn’t eat a lot of meat, while pregnant, because it made