February 23, 2011

2/23: Podcast #71: Becoming the sexy wheelchair couple

Filed under: No Free Rides,Relationships,Uncategorized — Tiffiny @ 11:05 am

In episode #71 of No Free Rides, Tiffiny invites back the always sage and always charming, Mimi Emery, a paraplegic from Toronto. Mimi and Tiff discuss what it’s like to date someone in a wheelchair when you’re also a wheeler. Read More »

February 22, 2011

2/22: L’Oreal breaks mold with amputee model

Filed under: Disabilities in the media — Tiffiny @ 3:53 pm

This may be a first. It was announced last week that renowned Paralympian, actress, and model, Aimee Mullins, a leg double amputee known for her 12 pairs of high-tech legs (some that even make her taller), was chosen by L‘Oreal to be their latest spokesperson. Read more.

February 9, 2011

2/9/11: Delta boot reveals dangers of traveling with respirator

Filed under: Disabilities in the media,Wheelchair life,WTF?! — Tiffiny @ 2:54 pm

When my friend from high school got kicked off a Delta flight while traveling home from New Orleans, I was appalled. The reason? Her respirator. Read More »