ProTip Category: Wheelchair Life

  • Accessible Holiday Activities

    A woman using a wheelchair, wearing a light coat and scarf, smiles as a young girl hugs her from behind. They are outdoors in a park on a cloudy day, enjoying accessible holiday activities together and looking happy and content.

    The holiday season is a time for joy, celebration, and creating lasting memories with loved ones. Ensuring that festive activities are accessible and inclusive for everyone is key to fully enjoying the season. Check off these accessible activities that everyone can participate in and cherish the spirit of the holidays. Virtual Holiday Gathering: Connect with…

  • Apartment Accessibility Tips

    A woman smiles as she sits in a kitchen, reaching towards the oven. She has long dark hair and is holding a tray of colorful vegetables on her lap, highlighting apartment accessibility with thoughtful features for accessible apartments.

    Finding an accessible apartment to live in is extremely difficult. Even if the buildings you are looking at have accessible apartments, often they are already occupied because there is limited inventory or they don’t entirely fit your needs. I recently moved into the most accessible apartment I could find, but I had to make modifications…

  • Tips for the Holiday Season

    A young child in a wheelchair wearing a Santa hat smiles and points at ornaments on a decorated Christmas tree, with wrapped presents underneath in a cozy, sunlit living room—capturing the joy of simple holiday tips.

    The Holiday season can get crazy! Here are some tips on how I have made the most of the Holidays in the past.

  • Black Friday Shopping

    People browse stalls at an outdoor market decorated with garlands during Black Friday shopping. A man in a mobility scooter and a woman walk together, while other shoppers look at jewelry and gifts on display.

    Black Friday marks the start of the holiday shopping season. Here are some tips on how to thrived during Black Friday and holiday shopping. 

  • Disability Employment Tips

    A man using a wheelchair sits at a desk talking to a smiling woman. They are in a bright office with sunlight streaming in and a potted plant on the windowsill, discussing disability employment opportunities.

    Finding employment when you have a disability can be difficult. Here are some pro tips that have helped me find jobs that I love over the years. 

  • High Bed Transfer

    A woman in a red dress sits in a wheelchair beside a bed, smiling at the camera while stretching her arms toward her black boots. A small dog peeks out from between pillows on the bed, illustrating a High Bed Transfer setting.

    When I travel, hotel beds are all different heights, and I needed to teach myself a way to get on to higher beds, so I developed a roll-on technique.

  • Bumping Up Stairs

    A bright hallway with wooden floors, a white door on the left, and a staircase featuring wooden steps and black railings designed for stairs safety. Light fills the space, creating a clean and welcoming atmosphere.

    Sometimes, you just need to go upstairs. A friend’s house is multi-level and there’s no elevator in sight. When you just have to go, here’s a how-to on one potential way of making your upstairs goal a reality.  Disclaimer: This pro-tip should only be attempted with assistance/a spotter in place and would only be appropriate…

  • Parenting a Child With Disabilities

    A smiling family enjoys a sunny day outdoors; a child with disabilities is pushed by an adult woman, while an adult man walks beside them in a park filled with trees and benches, reflecting the joys of disability parenting.

    Parenting a Child With Disabilities

  • Taking Out the Trash

    A young girl and an older woman wearing aprons smile at each other while baking together in a kitchen. Cookie dough, milk, and baking utensils are on the counter as they chat about taking out the trash after baking.

    Pro Tips: Taking Out the Trash

  • Bedding That Works for Your Needs

    An elderly woman in green pajamas stands beside an adjustable bed with quality bedding, holding a movable table. The modern, well-lit room features a potted plant, light gray curtains, and a small side table with a mug and lamp.

    Pro Tips: Bedding that Works for Your Needs