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Author: Robert Wein

The Ultimate Disability Scooter: Fully Enclosed with a Radio and Heater

When it comes to mobility, having the right equipment can make a world of difference. For those of us who rely on disability scooters to get around, comfort, and convenience are not just luxuries—they are necessities. Sure umbrellas work, but I can’t drink a coffee when driving! Recently, I’ve found myself daydreaming about the ultimate disability scooter: a fully enclosed model that not only protects me from the elements but also offers the comforts and entertainment...

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Ambivalence

I had something happen (on July 1) that I’d like to write about. Living with a mobility impairment, whether using a wheelchair or a disability scooter, reveals a fascinating aspect of human behaviour: ambivalence. Despite increased awareness and advocacy for accessibility, together with the fact that how I am I am VERY visibly-disabled, there remains a surprising number of people who display an indifference to the challenges with my mobility issues.This indifference often manifests...

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The Importance of a To-Do List: Learning from My Mistake

As a blogger, maintaining a consistent and organized workflow is crucial. However, I recently learned this the hard way when my failure to keep a to-do list resulted in an error in the August email. This experience has taught me valuable lessons about the importance of organization and planning.In the hustle and bustle of daily life, it’s easy to overlook small yet significant tasks. I’ve always prided myself on my ability to manage multiple aspects of my blog, from content creation...

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Exploring My Brain Injury Journey

In life, we often encounter challenges that are not immediately visible to the naked eye. Acquired Brain Injuries (ABI) are more-often-than-not exactly that. It’s remarkably strange to think of being physically disabled as not being the worst, but unlike the majority of people who suffered an ABI I’m visibly-disabled. However, the fact that I’m visibly-disabled also means that that’s what people see, and the fact that my ABI was the most significant injury...

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Seeking Your Insight

I’m usually not one to not know what say, but this time I’m coming up short and I’d appreciate your help!I’m reaching out to ask for your help and input on something really important to me. As many of you know, I’m passionate about raising awareness and providing support for those with acquired brain injuries. I’ve been pouring my heart into a blog dedicated to this cause, aiming to shed light on the often unseen struggles and challenges faced by individuals...

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Embracing Ability: Redefining Success Beyond Disabilities

In a world that often measures success by conventional standards, it’s easy to fall into the trap of focusing on what we can’t do rather than celebrating what we can. I fell into the trap of thinking what I can’t do, by comparing myself to able-bodied people. I don’t think that’s uncommon, because I believe that it’s an automatic assumption. And, as they’re not the only ones to think that, disabled people may face societal attitudes that prioritize...

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How my crash affected what I thought of memory

When my “holy <beep>” moment happened, everything changed. My memory seemed to turn from what I call receptive, how it was before, to something like in-denial. Basically, I thought that I couldn’t do pretty much anything memory-wise, because it had been (insert VERY rude word here, any of multiple). I’ve described what the “holy <beep>” moment was, but in case someone doesn’t know what that is, I’ll repeat.After the better-than-awesome...

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