February 17, 2020
The election has come and gone, and the Liberals, who are forming the next governement, promised that they will introduce CDA (or a National Disabilities Act) as part of their manifesto. Excellent! Now we have to work to keep this… Continue Reading…
February 17, 2020
What do you think about when you book a hotel room? Location? Price? Choosing between different room sizes and layouts? Choices, choices, choices! And how do you pay? Do you use Airmiles or other rewards? Clickety click! All done! Have… Continue Reading…
February 17, 2020
I’ve never been one to keep quiet! I’m a strong believer in taking action within your community when you see areas that you think need to change. Over time I think I’ve perhaps mellowed, or perhaps I’ve learnt to be… Continue Reading…
February 17, 2020
This weekend was the ScotiaBank Okanagan Grape Escape MS Bike Tour – a mouthful of a title for an amazing event! Over 140 cyclists had to raise over $300 each to take part, but many raised much more, as our… Continue Reading…
Disability • MS
February 17, 2020
Seven years ago this week my MS reared its ugly head. I would say “for the first time” but it’s never gone away since then…my ever present friend. On September 1st 2008 I started with odd feelings in my feet… Continue Reading…
February 17, 2020
Yesterday I was looking for a generic MS picture. I went on Google (of course) and googled “multiple sclerosis” (of course) and looked at the images (of course). Many of the images were what I would expect, brains and nerves,… Continue Reading…
Disability • Mobility • MS
February 17, 2020
I thought I would share my evening with you… I’m going to have to repeat a few things about myself, so my apologies to those of you who know the deal. I’m a full time power chair user, but up… Continue Reading…
February 17, 2020
What does ADA stand for? Americans with Disabilities Act. This month the ADA is 25 years old. Congratulations! What about the CDA? Canadians with Disabilities Act? There isn’t one. I notice the impact of the ADA whenever I travel or… Continue Reading…
February 17, 2020
I was introduced to the Facebook page and it led me to the discovery of an amazing video – the link is at the bottom of this post. I’m pretty well known for my views of people who make things… Continue Reading…
February 17, 2020
Just another week with MS. When you have MS you’re never alone and you never have a shortage of people to talk about the most intimate parts of your daily life. Once again – I leave nothing out! In honour… Continue Reading…
