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Maureen commented on the blog post Going to the Chapel…wait, how are we going to get there? 2 months ago · updated 2 months ago · View
I am happy to say the issue has been resolved! We are going with a big bus because it is the cheapest(a very good deal). Since she has such a big wedding party, we will have room to spread out and be comfy!! I guess everything works out in the end!! THANK YOU GUYS FOR [...]
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Love the beautiful warm weather we are having!!! I hope this means winter is over for good!!!! Bring on summer!!!!
I agree with you!!!! I’m ready for sunshine, short pants, flip flops
Most of all for my body to ache less.
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Maureen commented on the blog post Going to the Chapel…wait, how are we going to get there? 2 months, 2 weeks ago · View
We are looking to rent at party bus or tolley. While I do have the ability to transfer into a limo, its just going to provide more stress for me because then I have to worry about fixing my dress and situating myself in my chair. If it were just a casual outing where I [...]
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Maureen commented on the blog post Going to the Chapel…wait, how are we going to get there? 2 months, 3 weeks ago · View
Thanks so much for your reply. I am from western massachusetts and after not finding anything locally, I have searched for trolley and party bus companies in all of Mass and Ct. I found 2 trolley companies that provide lifts on their trolleys but one company is all booked up and the other hasn’t responded [...]
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Maureen wrote a new blog post: Going to the Chapel…wait, how are we going to get there? 2 months, 3 weeks ago · View
It’s only the momentous occasion most little girls look forward to all their young lives. Tomboy or girly girl we all dream about the day when we will don a beautiful white dress and walk down the aisle to say “I do” to the love of our life. As grown women, many of us have [...]
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Maureen wrote a new blog post: The Dreaded Fall 5 months, 1 week ago · View
If you are in a wheelchair, it has most likely happened to you. What am I talking about exactly? Only the most embarrassing and somewhat terrifying experience to happen to us wheelchair dwellers; The Dreaded wheelchair fall. I thoroughly congratulate you if you have managed to escape this predicted fate that befalls (pun intended) most of [...]
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Maureen commented on the blog post Disability Interview: Travis Roy 7 months, 1 week ago · View
Thanks guys! It was a joy to interview him! He visited me in the hospital after my injury, and he has been a source of inspiration to me ever since!! More great interviews to come!
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Maureen wrote a new blog post: Disability Interview: Travis Roy 7 months, 3 weeks ago · View
When you think about the most important day in your life, what comes to mind? Maybe it’s your high school graduation or your first day of college. Perhaps it’s your wedding day or the miraculous birth of your first born child. Or maybe it’s something as simple as spending a fulfilling day with a sick loved [...] -
Maureen commented on the blog post Inspiring Disability Interviews 7 months, 3 weeks ago · View
Thanks guys! I’m excited about these interviews!
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Maureen wrote a new blog post: Inspiring Disability Interviews 7 months, 4 weeks ago · View
The great thing about Ilivewithadisability.com is that we are a community with one common thread that connects us all; disability. Within our large community, there are many diverse and unique disabilities. While we are able to connect, share, and relate to others with similar disabilities to our own, we are also able to learn, draw [...]
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To all my East Coasters, stay safe this weekend! Irene is going to pack a pretty big punch!!!
Thank you Maureen! We are getting ready here! Crazy week…only started with an earthquake! Did you or anyone else feel it?
How are things in New Jersey?
We made it through! It was not too bad. I just got power back, it was out for almost 24 hours. It felt like an eternity. The flooding in the area has been really bad! Goodbye Irene!
Love to see u 3 all over this!
Still waiting for the heavies from Irene in Reading, pa!
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Maureen commented on the blog post You Can’t Park There! 8 months, 3 weeks ago · updated 8 months, 3 weeks ago · View
Love this piece! I’m in a wheelchair and sometimes I even get flack from people. I once had a man say to me, ” what are you doing in that wheelchair honey, you know you can get out of that chair and walk”. I was appalled!!! I think it comes down to pure ignorance and [...]
This is clearly when an adult thinks they know whats going on in your life when its totally obvious that sometimes I feel like people assume to know how bad some ones disability is.
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Maureen commented on the blog post Real Choices 8 months, 3 weeks ago · View
I love this Scott!! Your thoughts on choices is so true!! We all have struggles and challenges, but we can choose our attitude and how we deal with those struggles. While some things may be out of our control, we have the power to choose our outlook on life!! Such a motivating piece Scott!!! Keep [...]
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Maureen wrote a new blog post: Taxi Please? 11 months, 4 weeks ago · updated 9 months, 2 weeks ago · View
It’s been coined The City That Never Sleeps, The Big Apple, and my personal favorite, “Concrete Jungle Where Dreams are made of” (courtesy of Jay-z and Alicia Keys). Yes, we are talking about New York City, the entertainment and cultural Mecca of the world. New York has so much to offer; there are world class [...]
Did I mention this makes me homesick? Wearing my Yankees hat always! “Concrete Jungle Where Dreams are made of” – the Empire State – my home!
Haha…
I came across this article in New Mobility Magazine: The Fight For Accessible Taxis In New York City (http://www.newmobility.com/articleView.cfm?id=11939). Even though this maybe a start…there is a long way to go before the city has an acceptable number of accessible taxis!
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Starting my spinal cord injury interview series this summer. Got some inspirational/interesting interviews planned! Really excited to share with everyone!
Good luck with your project. Any attention we can bring to the subject will only educate other people – and the impact upon society could be wonderful. You never know…
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Excited for 4th of July weekend!!! Anyone have any fun plans??
Maureen I love your excitement!!! I’m hoping to take off and go away for the long weekend. I just got back from the beach so maybe this time go to the mountains. How about yourself do you have any plans?
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Maureen wrote a new blog post: Filmmaker, Ben Richards 11 months ago · updated 11 months ago · View
When Ben Richards set out to become a successful visual effects artist and graphic designer almost two decades ago, he never could have imagined he would become a world traveling documentary filmmaker living out his dream career. “If there is no passion in your life, then have you really lived? Find your passion, whatever it may [...]
This one is not to be missed! Great job Mo!
I loved working on it! Ben is very inspirational!!
Awesome I enjoyed it very much. Thanks for sharing such a great articule. Ben’s work is really inspirational.
Thanks so much for your nice words! I’m glad you enjoyed it!
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Thanks so much for your nice words! I’m glad you enjoyed it!
In reply to - Maureen wrote a new blog post: Filmmaker, Ben Richards When Ben Richards set out to become a successful visual effects artist and graphic designer almost two decades ago, he never could have imagined he would become a world traveling documentary filmmaker living out his dream career. “If there is no passion in your life, then have you really [...] · View -
I loved working on it! Ben is very inspirational!!
In reply to - Maureen wrote a new blog post: Filmmaker, Ben Richards When Ben Richards set out to become a successful visual effects artist and graphic designer almost two decades ago, he never could have imagined he would become a world traveling documentary filmmaker living out his dream career. “If there is no passion in your life, then have you really [...] · View - Load More
So they have a way for you and your wheelchair along with the rest of the wedding party? I sure hope so.