Tag Archives: wheelchairs

Deconstructing Cheney’s De-Inaugural Wheelchair

Posted on January 20, 2009 by Liz Henry

When I heard that Dick Cheney had pulled a muscle and was going to be attending the inauguration in a wheelchair, I was filled with deadly fascination. How would that play out? Would the inaugural ceremonies be even remotely accessible? … finish reading Deconstructing Cheney’s De-Inaugural Wheelchair

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I am not The Wheelchair: Air travel and disability

Posted on October 26, 2008 by Liz Henry

written on the plane, the other day When I enter an airport I’m in hostile territory. Dread and courage fill me. In addition to the dehumanization everyone around me is about to experience, the stripping off of possessions and shoes … finish reading I am not The Wheelchair: Air travel and disability

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For Global Voices: About wheelchairs and mobility

Posted on June 28, 2008 by Liz Henry

For everyone I met and spoke with at Global Voices Citizen Media Summit I would like to pass on some information about mobility, disability, and wheelchairs. I got a lot of questions about my wheelchair and a lot of compliments … finish reading For Global Voices: About wheelchairs and mobility

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DIY: Access Hacks project

Posted on May 4, 2008 by Liz Henry

For the second year in a row, I thought of the wheelchair modification and disability access projects that could and should be at Maker Faire. I’d like to make that happen next year. At Maker Faire this year, I talked … finish reading DIY: Access Hacks project

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My evil mastermind futuristic wheelchair golfcart thing

Posted on January 7, 2008 by Liz Henry

Okay, I totally want this, so I can zoom around wearing a sort of Servalan dress, like this, in it: Something more in black, with a ridiculous collar that looks like bat wings and that stands up about 2 feet … finish reading My evil mastermind futuristic wheelchair golfcart thing

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If babies were all considered disabled

Posted on December 22, 2007 by Liz Henry

This morning I woke up thinking, “What if babies were treated as the disabled are treated?” What if infancy was medicalized the way that old age is medicalized? Pregnancy would be an embarrassing, extended disaster. It would mean a person … finish reading If babies were all considered disabled

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Top Ten Useful Mobility Gadgets

Posted on November 5, 2007 by Liz Henry

Here’s my top picks for useful hacks for cripples. Think about getting some of these for older people who might need help but don’t want to be seen as disabled. Seriously, once they try a bathtub rail they’ll never go … finish reading Top Ten Useful Mobility Gadgets

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Talking with the city about ramps

Posted on September 7, 2007 by Liz Henry

After I sent a bit of an email blast to everyone in the city government I could think of who might be able to help, I got a super nice response. A city technician, Charlie, called me and left voicemail; … finish reading Talking with the city about ramps

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Hacking City Hall

Posted on August 29, 2007 by Liz Henry

My experiences with activism, and also my peripheral awareness of politically savvy friends, taught me some things that aren’t automatic knowledge. In this case, I would like a 4-way stop sign at an intersection near my house. I would also … finish reading Hacking City Hall

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In which I am cranky and grateful about access in Chicago!

Posted on August 2, 2007 by Liz Henry

(I wrote part of this before BlogHer but forgot to post it!) Anyone other people with disabilities going to BlogHer, by the way? I have not tried to mobilize to find out, but I’m wondering. I am going to be … finish reading In which I am cranky and grateful about access in Chicago!

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