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The Nuances of Parking a Wheelchair Accessible Van
I’m a complete C6 quad who drives from her power wheelchair. My wheels? Well, it’s a 2006 Dodge Grand Caravan (in a sexy silver), with a Braun Entervan lowered-floor system. The driver’s seat is not there, but don’t freak. It’s supposed to be that way. Instead, I pull up behind the wheel in my chair, with the underside of my wheelchair automatically locking into the floor as I pull up all and snuggly near the wheel (thanks to my handy EZ-Lock lock-down system). It’s a great set-up. And to operate the gas and brake? Well, my van’s outfitted with pneumatic hand controls (“air-powered,” via a tiny motor located behind the…
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More “Tattoo” Lurve
OMG…aren’t these just about the coolest thigh-highs ever created?! StockinGirl sells these “Tattoo Parlour Thigh Highs” for $22.99, but since they’re so incredibly unique, they’re on back-order. Something tells me these stockings are worth the wait though…. I’ve said it before, and I’ll say it once again: The absolute best way to dress-up otherwise atrophied paralyzed, skinny legs, is to go the printed tights/thigh-highs route. You can thank me later 🙂 -Tiff
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Stockings May Be Your Best Accessory
I’m currently infatuated with these Hibiscus Print Sheer Thigh Highs. I’ve bought several pairs of StockinGirl’s wickedly awesome printed thigh-highs before, and have always received the best compliments ever, ranging from, “Where did you buy those?!” to (the funniest), “Are those tattoos?” ‘Cause when you wear a skirt with these printed thigh-highs, some dolts actually think they’re tattoos. Pretty amusing stuff, not to mention a great (and easy) way to accessorize from a chair. Price: $22.99 – Tiff
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How I Handle Rude Questions Regarding My Disability
It’s not uncommon for me to be subjected to a variety of openly rude and sometimes idiotic questions, thanks to my more than visible disability. I live in the downtown area of a major metropolitan city and there is a wide array of “crazies” that litter my ‘hood. Some are your common drunkards, some are your “ghetto fabulous” wanna-be gang bangers who have a thing for blondes (wheelchair or no), some are your recent immigrants from Somalia, India, or Mexico and have never in their lives seen an attractive and seemingly “healthy” (then “why does she need a wheelchair?” they confusingly think to themselves) woman needing to use a wheelchair.…
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Word of the Day! “Gallows-Humor”
And yes, we SCI’ers and other people with mild to severe disabilities are totally cleared to use it! Definition: “Gallows humor is a type of humor that arises from stressful, traumatic or life-threatening situations such as accidents, wartime events, natural disasters; often in circumstances where death is perceived as impending and unavoidable. It is similar to black comedy but differs in that it is made by the person affected.” http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Gallows_humor Go ahead, make fun of yourself! It’ll make you feel better I swear! – Tiff
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Save the Ta-Tas!
With it being officially October 1st today, it’s your public duty – male or female – to know that October is breast cancer awareness month. This means if you’re a female 40 years old or older, you need to get a yearly mammogram. I know, getting your ta-tas squeezed like a pancake in a clear plexiglass torture device isn’t something one necessarily looks forward to, but it’s necessary. For if you catch breast cancer early, it’s 98% cureable! As breast cancer survivor Cheryl Crow says, “Get a mammy, win a Grammy!” To show your support, buy a “Save the Ta-Tas” tee at this most awesome site: SavetheTatas.com .