Category Archives: National Mobility Awareness Campaign

On the Road: Vehicle Emergency Preparedness for People with Disabilities

Posted on December 28, 2014 by loverollson

Exactly one year ago today, we were preparing for the arrival of our MV-1. Due to the holiday travel, it did not arrive until January 5th. We felt giddy in making lists of we would need for our new vehicle. … Continue reading →

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

Posted on April 10, 2014 by loverollson

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

Posted on February 21, 2014 by loverollson

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

Posted on February 5, 2014 by loverollson

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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One Foot (or Wheel) on the Road: The Run For Young 5K Race

Posted on January 21, 2014 by loverollson

Last Sunday, Barton and I are participated in The Run for Young, hosted by Christ Church of Raleigh. The run is in honor of Sadiki Young, a young man who was killed in a car wreck, where the driver had … Continue reading →

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