Team Pain in the Neck is participating in the “TR24” Legacy Wiffleball Tournament, hosted by SCIboston. The team is fundraising through custom merchandise to raise awareness and support for SCIboston’s resources and advocacy. They encourage donations, merchandise purchases, and social media sharing to achieve their goal for this community-driven event.
Tag Archives: Awareness
Slashing the Safety Net
The proposed Medicaid budget cuts threaten the support systems essential for millions of Americans with disabilities. These financial reductions could lead to diminished care services, forcing individuals into institutions and undermining their independence, safety, and dignity. The impact would be profound and could dismantle the progress made in community-based care.
Navigating Life’s Challenges: Disability and Burnout
Living with a disability involves significant adaptation, facing daily challenges that can lead to burnout. Chronic pain and the emotional strain of self-advocacy contribute to this issue, affecting not only individuals but also caregivers. Acknowledging limits, seeking help, and promoting open discussions are crucial for recovery and well-being.
SCIboston Gala 2025
This content celebrates the artistry of disabled individuals, highlighting the therapeutic power of art in navigating personal struggles, such as chronic pain and grief. The artist emphasizes the importance of creativity within the disability community and shares experiences with various adaptive tools used to create both digital and traditional art.
Pain in the Neck
Team Pain in the Neck Returns to TR24 Legacy WIFFLEBALL Tournament – Join Our Fundraising Effort! The countdown is on! Team Pain in the Neck is making a return to the TR24 Legacy WIFFLEBALL Tournament on June 14 in Jericho, Vermont. This incredible event brings teams together from all over to compete on four legendary replica fields – Fenway Park, Field ofContinueContinue reading “Pain in the Neck”
Alive-versary Year 6
6 years… 2,190 days since I walked past the wrong end of a .45 hollow point. Six years of some of my highest highs and certainly some of my lowest lows. Days, weeks, months and years slowly starting to blur together. My wheelchair starting to become just another decision that I make each morning. StartingContinueContinue reading “Alive-versary Year 6”
My Top Ten Impactful Films as a Quadriplegic
Warning: proceed with caution, spoilers ahead. I will mark the movie spoilers with a red font if you want to skip them. Number 1: “Don’t Worry, He Won’t Get Far On Foot” This movie is on Amazon prime video and is an extremely well put together biopic following the life and trials of Portland cartoonistContinueContinue reading “My Top Ten Impactful Films as a Quadriplegic”
Be Kind To Your Mind
In 2017, struggling with depression, a veteran sought help from a behavioral health team at the VA. Through guided meditation, counseling, and therapy, he regained mental and physical strength, fostering a positive relationship with his therapist. Now advocating for mental health, he emphasizes the importance of therapy and self-care in healing.
Accessible Lodging
Why does finding accessible lodging need to be such a challenge? Hotel stays for me have been really hit or miss since my injury. Either the rooms are perfect or are an absolute nightmare. Most stays are somewhere in the middle. Thick carpet feels like quick sand for my front wheels. It’s exhausting to maneuverContinueContinue reading “Accessible Lodging”
Alive-versary Year 5
Sheesh, half a decade! Honestly the winter months become sort of a fog for me. I love the holidays and the family time but there’s always that lingering fog. Three of my Army friends were killed throughout these months; one on November, one in December, and another one in January. That brings us to February…ContinueContinue reading “Alive-versary Year 5”