Accessible Travel Tips, MS, wheelchair access, wheelchair adventure, wheelchair travel

Adventure Hot Air Balloon

Hello! I haven't blogged in a while. I think it's time to give you an update. I haven't forgotten about my adventure challenge. But I had to take some time to work on my support system and my health. I have been getting out more to stores, the neighborhood, and events nearby. My latest Adventure… Continue reading Adventure Hot Air Balloon

Accessible Travel Tips, MS, MSGladiator, MSLiving, power wheelchairs, wheelchair travel

Review of Wheelchair Accessibility of Massanutten Ski Resort

I recently took my sons to Massanutten Ski Resort, Virginia, and this is a review of our experience. I picked Massanutten because they work with a group that provides adapted skiing options. Ratings on a 10-point scale: For my 1st time, snowboarding teen sons: 10 Arranging accessible lodging: 10 Accessible lodging: 10 Wheelchair accessibility of… Continue reading Review of Wheelchair Accessibility of Massanutten Ski Resort

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Challenge – Travel 2

Hello! I mentioned that traveling to Germany is one of my dreams. There are a few challenges keeping me from feeling confident about the trip. I have identified a few milestones and resources to help me become confident enough for a transatlantic flight with a power wheelchair. Milestones include learning German, updating my passport, a… Continue reading Challenge – Travel 2

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Challenge  – Travel

Leaving your home anytime when you require a mobility aid device makes you feel extra. I do miss the days when I could throw on a coat, grab my purse and keys, drive anywhere, dash across a parking lot, and enter any building. Now I need to plan for help to get ready, to drive… Continue reading Challenge  – Travel

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Challenge – Dog Training 2

Hello! I wrote about training my dog to find/get/bring. Here is how we did that. I started with treats. 1st Round was throwing treats off the deck while she sat, waiting next to me. "Find treat" was the release from sit and go search command. "Good girl, you find treat!" I said as soon as… Continue reading Challenge – Dog Training 2

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Challenge – Dog Training

Hello! My German Shepherd was 18 months old when I adopted her from a regional rescue. She wasn't bothered by my wheelchair, loud noises, or commotion around her. She was already gentle and partially trained. I was looking for a dog that I could train to do some service dog tasks and be a family… Continue reading Challenge – Dog Training

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Challenges

Hello! There are different kinds of challenges. Challenges can be obstacles between you and what you want to do. They can be assignments from others. Maybe even dares, good and bad. Sometimes, they are puzzles begging to be solved. I like these a lot. My favorite kind of challenges are those that make me grow… Continue reading Challenges

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Wheelchair Costume

Hello! I love handing out candy on Halloween. I sit out on the steps, or now porch. It is fun checking out all of the kids' costumes! I always at least dress up with Halloween theme clothes and accessories. Cat ears or some kind of witch hat is added, too. Last year's witch hat even… Continue reading Wheelchair Costume

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New Joystick

Hello! I have a new joystick! Black dome with pink goal post from Granted Engineering. I was using a round car gear shift. I am not entirely sure how, but it became loose and started to spin occasionally. Yes, the spin affected steering. Not fun. Down right dangerous on my van's wheelchair ramp. I had… Continue reading New Joystick