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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Wheelchair Ice Skating!
Hello! A full review of my visit to Massanutten Ski Resort is coming soon. Here is a highlight: ♿️ skating! Yes, power wheelchair on ice rink! Wheelchair Ice Skating
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
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
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
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
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
A MacGyver Moment
Hello! I was a huge fan of the original MacGyver show. How could I not? Where someone frequently saves himself and others with a paperclip, chewing gum, and a random 3rd object? I have many times performed a "MacGyver" to solve a problem. I did a "MacGyver" today. I dropped my phone. In the past,… Continue reading A MacGyver Moment
Adding Light
Hello! This is part of a series about products to help control your environment. Here, I am going to discuss lighting. I do a lot of remote control lighting. I have remotes for my Christmas tree, battery pillar candles, battery tea lights, and deck battery light string. For electric holiday light decorations without remotes, I… Continue reading Adding Light
Household ideas
Hello! I promised to discuss household products I have found useful. Being able to control your environment is empowering. Some products just need an automatic feature, while others need some kind of remote control. Other household items need rethinking. This time, I will discuss my first two house environment products: garage door opener and thermostat.… Continue reading Household ideas
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