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Barcelo Maya Palace : Wheelchair Accessibility of the Luxury All-Inclusive Resort | Riviera Maya, Mexico

Please Note: This post may contain affiliate links. Read the full disclosure here. Curious about the wheelchair accessible features of the Barcelo Maya Palace luxury all inclusive resort in the Mayan Riviera area of Mexico? Then you have come to the right place! The resort is part of a sprawling complex and there is so much to see and do! From snorkeling with turtles right off the beach, roll-able beach sand, a beach wheelchair available to rent, delicious food and elevators and ramps everywhere! There were multiple accessible restrooms located in the common areas and lobbies of the resorts (way handier than having to go back your room all the time!). All the food was incredible…

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Interesting Facts About Spinal Cord Injuries

The spinal cord is something you never really notice or think out until there is an abnormality or damage. Yet it is the part of the body that is responsible for controlling all of your conscious and unconscious bodily functions. It is the superhighway that connects the brain to the body and allows you to control your muscular and skeletal system. To put it plainly: it is the electrical wiring that allows you to pilot your meat suit through the world. Many people (myself included prior to my injury) take the spinal cord a bit for granted. To quote age old wisdom from Futurama: "when you do things right, people won't be sure you've done…

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WheelBlades XL (Wheelchair Caster Wheel Ski Attachments)

Please Note: This post may contain affiliate links. If you chose to purchase something through one of the links, I may get a small commission, without any cost to you. Read the full disclosure here. Snow and ice are an inevitable part of the winter months in Canada. Navigating snowy and icy terrain poses an extra challenge for wheelchair users. Bumps and uneven surfaces can cause wheels to spin out, or get stuck. Which makes it difficult to get traction. When coupled with extremely cold temperatures, this can turn into a potentially serious problem if you are unable to get indoors or if you get stranded in a parking lot. There are several different products…

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Read more about the article Wheelchair Ice Fishing in Alberta, Canada

Wheelchair Ice Fishing in Alberta, Canada

I will preface this by saying that I am a bad Canadian, as this was my first time ever ice fishing. But better late than never as they say. With coronavirus travel restrictions in full swing, adventure options are limited to more local escapades. So it was fitting that I finally gave ice fishing a go. I'm not going to lie.. the last 3 times I went (regular) fishing in my adult life, I never caught anything... and I am kind of happy about that. I have traumatic memories fishing at the lake as a kid, and the realization after finally reeling one in that I would actually have to deal with the fish. Luckily…

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