Prevention is the Best Medicine

In my previous career as a television host and producer, I had privilege of travelling across Canada creating stories on people with a vast array of disabilities.  In these 15 years, I met thousands of innovative, creative and determined individuals with disabilities who were making their dreams a reality. The people I interviewed clearly demonstrated […]

Small Changes, Big Payoff: Making Your Kitchen More Accessible

Kitchens can be tough to navigate for just about anyone. Who hasn’t burnt a roast or reached too close to a hot element? Not to mention that this busy space is known for slops, spills and drops. For wheelchair users, the kitchen can be even more of a challenge. What may have been slightly hard […]

Disability Questions for the 2019 Federal Election

With the 2019 Canadian federal election on October 21st, Canadian voters turn their attention to the issues that matter to them, and whether the candidates running for office will be able to help them meet their needs. Candidates often make promises to the voters, but what steps will they take to fulfill those promises? Like […]

Best Places to Go in Your Modified Vehicle

I didn’t grow up as an explorer, but I like to travel now. I may have caught the bug a few years before my injury, when I backpacked with a friend through Europe. We had no real itinerary and journeyed wherever the spirit took us. When I travel now, I have to do quite a […]

Vehicle Modification Can Change Your Life

Wheelchair accessible vehicles and adaptive driving equipment bring greater freedom for individuals and families with mobility challenges. If you’re like me, you enjoy the freedom that comes with being able to hit the road to do anything from grocery shopping to taking summer vacations. After all, we live in a society that worships the car […]