by Gloria | Aug 6, 2018 | Accessibility, advocacy, Transportation, Your Town
“Never doubt that a small group of thoughtful, committed citizens can change the world; indeed, it’s the only thing that ever has” Margaret Mead Working to make the world safer and more accessible can be a process that takes time. And for everyday citizens...
by Gloria | Mar 8, 2018 | Accessibility, Life Coaching, Success Story, support, Your Life
Disabilities are not always visible when we look at another person. And they do not always involve the physical problems we usually think of as disabilities. But, problems with mental and emotional health can result in significant disabilities that are unseen to...
by Gloria | Nov 26, 2017 | Accessibility, advocacy, community, Your Town, Your World
Four years ago, we moved to a new home in a different city and state. We chose our location carefully to take advantage of abundant shopping options, numerous bus lines and close proximity to medical and municipal services. The location of our condo provided me with...
by Gloria | Oct 4, 2017 | Accessibility, Adventures, living well, Your World
While I had traveled extensively in the United States, I had never gone outside of our borders since becoming wheelchair dependent. But, in August my husband and I set out on our most ambitious trip ever. Three weeks in Europe! Our trip included time in Estonia,...
by Gloria | Apr 23, 2017 | Accessibility, Adventures, community, Your Town, Your World
Yesterday I “marched” for Science and joined in a celebration of Earth Day. Not just despite my disability, but as much because of it. Because medical and pharmaceutical research by scientists has stabilized my MS. Because engineers have developed products to make...