Yet another example of how the healthcare system and the City of Ottawa fail people with disabilities

 Perhaps I’ve already shared this with you before. Please forgive me if I have. About five years ago, I had a feeding tube put into my stomach. Don’t worry, I won’t go into details about the procedure, but it wasn’t a pleasant experience. The reason why I had the procedure

Getting my second shot at home and how to find out if you qualify

 Last week, I received some good. My appointment to get my second dose of the vaccine had been moved up. As if that wasn’t good news already, I was also asked if I wanted it to be done at my place. I immediately said yes. So, I’ll be receiving it

My picks for best wheelchair accessible patios on Elgin Street

 ABOVE:  Al's Steakhouse’s rear patio looks beautiful but more importantly, it has wheelchair ramps on both sides. Last Friday, Ontario entered phase one of reopening. This meant that restaurants and patios would be allowed to open for business again. However, for a patio to remain open, they must follow specific rules.

Why would a caregiver suddenly quit and how should you handle it

 The news of a caregiver quitting is typically not the best news to hear. An example of when it may be good to hear is if they’re not good at their job, or there’s a clash of personalities between you and them. Of course, there are several more reasons why

One person’s story of being in isolation due to Covid

 Recently, I was chatting to a long-time friend of mine about Covid-19. They live in a local care facility. Out of respect for their privacy and any possible ramifications, I won’t mention their name or where they live. But I did want to share their story partly because it’s rarely

While healthcare advances, PWD’s are left behind

 Most of us have been to a Hospital at one point or another. I’m willing to bet that at least some of you have had bad experiences while being in a hospital or being seen by a health care professional. Now, what happens if you’re a person with a disability.

A look back at when I ran for Mayor in 2018

 October 22nd, 2020, will mark two years since the 2018 Ottawa Municipal Election was held. For those that may not be aware, I was one of the candidates that ran for Mayor. With the anniversary coming up, I figured that I would take the opportunity to talk about my experiences