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It sucks, but not everywhere you go is accessible for someone with a mobility aid such as a wheelchair. Here I will document a few places who are trying their best to make themselves more wheelchair-friendly. I may also mention some fails who haven’t done a great job (without shaming anyone). Not everything is perfect, but some people are doing their best with what is in the scope of possible. Remember, often businesses don’t own the building they are in and can only make so many accommodations. I’d like to say it’s the thought that counts, but that’s not good enough. Only awareness will create real change! I will also keep you up to date on what I and the committees I am on are doing to improve accessibility!
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Chef Representation
If you know me, you know I love cooking shows. From Chopped to Top Chef, I can’t seem to get enough. One thing has always stuck out at me though. I rarely see myself represented among the contestants. That is to say, there are very few disabled chefs. That’s why I was so happy to…
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Caregiver
There comes a point in some people’s treatment where their family has to return to daily life. So what then? Well, that is where a PSW or caregiver comes into play. They look after the patient for their daily routine, like getting them up and dressed, assisting with personal hygiene, making food, and just generally…
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Accessible Scale
So when you go to the doctor, one of the first things they do is weigh you, right? Well not me. Since I transitioned from the Children’s Hospital of Eastern Ontario to the “adult world” of the Ottawa General, I had not had a weight done. Every time it would come up, they would just…
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Course Completion: Free Elf!
I recently completed my college program in Medical Office Assistant at Centennial College. I feel very proud. I will graduate with honours. As a special surprise, my sister and her boyfriend took me to the Brad Paisley concert. It was so much fun! He didn’t do my favourite Christmas song (James Penguin) but it was…
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