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Transformation: How Badly Do You Want It?

What an absolutely crazy two months we’ve had. And I must say, that while much of this craziness was caused by yours truly, Megan has been absolutely fabulous in riding the waves that have emerged in the wake of my … Continue reading

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A Trip of a Lifetime: Speaking at the MV-1 Launch Event

March certainly was a whirlwind of an adventure! We started the month out with a trip of a lifetime, as we were invited to attend the 2014 launch of the MV-1 at Mobility Ventures in South Bend, IN. Right away, … Continue reading

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Tips for Those in the 2014 NMEDA Local Heroes Contest

This morning, our non-accessible Honda Civic was towed and donated to Wheels 4 Hope. It’s been exactly one year since I came home with the dread, knowing that if we didn’t find another method of transportation asap, we would be … Continue reading

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Around Town: The Interplay of Space and Mobility

Sunday afternoon, we returned from an impromptu lunch with friends and I found myself reflecting on the unexpectedly subtle ways our new found mobility and having access to my power chair while we’re out and about has shifted not only … Continue reading

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Blazing the Path to Innovation: Disability, Travel and the Willingness to Explore

So here we are, Megan and I have been in our MV-1 for only a week, and we are already tearing up the road and blazing trails. While the excitement of receiving this wonderful vehicle has been far beyond words … Continue reading

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