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by Chloe - 15 October 2011
Alicia suggested to me that we take a hike on the wetlands wildlife refuge trail directly opposite our house. A great deal of the trail is paved, and I had not yet taken my wheelchair on it, so this seemed like a good opportunity to test it out.
Wheelchair Hikes Number Seven and Eight continues »
by Chloe - 11 September 2011
A new wing has been added to the psychiatric hospital where I work, doubling its size. The opening ceremonies took place recently, along with a grand tour, buffet lunch, etc. Yes, it was fun, but deeper meanings relating to BIID kept dripping from my experience of it.
A Grand Opening continues »
by Chloe - 2 July 2011
Dave and I did another wheelchair hike today. I certainly appreciate living in an area where there is an assortment of mountain trails which are wheelchair accessible. I am making notes about all these hikes because I have not found a resource which lists them. I know about them because of my general familiarity with the hiking trails around here.
Wheelchair Hike Number Five continues »
by Chloe - 29 June 2011
Dave was on a mission of mercy. He knew from the tone of my voice a couple of days earlier that I was in significant psychological distress from my wife leaving me. I knew that the best thing I could possibly do for my mental health would be to take a wheelchair hike with a good friend. Dave cancelled his string quartet rehearsal so that he could be there for me.
Wheelchair Hike Number Four continues »
by Chloe - 8 March 2011
I often have a sense of being spoiled, living in Utah. People seem very disability friendly. Accessibility issues are few and far between. However, on Valentine’s day I had an experience of unequivocally being treated as a second class citizen on account of my wheelchair.
Second Class Citizens No More continues »© transabled.org - 1994-2012 - All Rights Reserved.