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
Category: MSLiving
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
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
Pride Quantum Edge 3, Custom Touches
Hello! This time, I will describe the custom touches I have added to my wheelchair. My wheelchair came with the usual black chair that gets hot in the summer and grabs at your clothing when you try to adjust your position. Unable to find cushion covers, I reached out to a FB mobility device customization… Continue reading Pride Quantum Edge 3, Custom Touches
HOW DO I FIND AIDE TOOLS?
When I run into an issue trying to do something, I try to identify what part of my intended action is the problem. Then I try to figure out different ways to do the action and what kind of thing would help.I then start searching online stores based on what “tool” I think can help.… Continue reading HOW DO I FIND AIDE TOOLS?
Golden Literider Envy
My first power wheelchair was the Golden Literider Envy. As I mentioned, I bought this power chair when I realized that I just lacked the stamina needed to use a rollator or cane for activities away from my home. I also had my daughter’s college orientation looming. Through online research I narrowed down my options… Continue reading Golden Literider Envy
Cat Feeding Tips
We have cats. They have snuck into pics, videos, tele-medicine sessions, online school classes, and have been the topic of some blogs. This is one such blog. Before my MS was a factor, we had a cat with appetite/weight issues. Yes, one cat has not met a food type he didn’t willingly gobble up. Well,… Continue reading Cat Feeding Tips
Life, Humor, and MS 