Traveling, whether you have a disability or not, can be an incredible experience, or it can be an absolute nightmare. That’s why it’s always best to have a plan in place before you go, so you can prepare for and hopefully avoid any big catastrophes along the way. However, you’ll want to...
Canalability
posted by Debra
If you have restricted mobility or are in a wheel chair you will like our boats. Each boat has a lift and other adaptive technology to allow everyone to take an active part in the operation of the boat. Unlike the majority of canal boats, all of our boats have disabled toilet facilities and...
The Global Accessibi...
posted by Debra
The Global Accessibility Reporting Initiative (GARI) is a project designed to help consumers learn more about the various accessibility features of mobile phones and to help them identify phones with the features that may assist them with their particular needs. All help is good. I personally...
Progress Swelling
posted by Debra
We have spent the last year and a half compression wrapping my feet and legs to get to this point. Here’s a picture of progress of wrapping my feet and legs and a picture of before. Share...
Promotion Month for ...
posted by Debra
I am still working on getting a trailrider in the Shuswap. The bcmos lent me a trail rider for the month of May. I took the trailider to local groups such as the MS group the Parkinson’s group the Stroke group to local events. I had fun getting out and meeting lots of people. Overall I...
Two Steps Closer
posted by Debra
Two steps closer to reality, as the Shuswap Trail Alliance is helping raise funds to purchace a trailrider and the local Professional Forest Network has contributed $500 to the cause. Share...
How many Hugs do you...
posted by Debra
HUGS/DAY -LINK It is really hard to give a meaningful hug when you’re in a wheelchair. One cannot get close enough to be heart to heart with another person. It isn’t fair. I am going to try really hard over the next month at giving meaningful hugs to everyone regardless of the...
Gardening
posted by Debra
I haven’t posted anything for a couple months. I spent the last week cleaning up my front lawn. Simple things like raking and picking up the piles is five times harder for someone like me with my stage of MS. I did it with lots of encouragement from my neighbors and my husband picking up...
Pain Help
posted by Debra
FYI Oregahemp Oil LINK FYI Magnesium Chloride Oil LINK Some people with MS have a lot of pain associated with this condition. These are some possible solutions to help alleviate the pain, perhaps not completely but may help with relief to some degree. Some solutions I use are; Oregahemp oil,...