Posts by Sydney Broussard
Tips to Make Your First Year Easier
Advice from students and college administrators to help make the transition to college a little easier for CRT users At most colleges and universities, the fall semester is in full swing. For first-year students, though, it can take a little time to acclimate to this new season of life and learn to navigate new schedules,…
Read MoreA Breath of Fresh Air
Navigating the Transition from High School to College for Wheelchair Users and Their Parents Just a few weeks into his freshman year of college, Alex Johnson is enjoying the independence of this new season of life. “Everything’s going great,” the 19-year-old says. “My classes are a little challenging, but that’s nothing that I didn’t expect…
Read MoreNavigating Your College Decision
Tips to help CRT users make informed decisions about where they go to college There’s a lot to consider when making your college decision, especially for college students who use Complex Rehabilitation Technology (CRT) for mobility. Recently, we chatted with Rosie Dunn, a 2022 graduate of the University of Notre Dame and current graduate student…
Read MoreEssential Preventive Maintenance for Wheelchair Riders
Steps you can take to keep your chair running smoothly PLUS how you can advocate for change For wheelchair riders, well-maintained, functioning equipment isn’t just important, it’s vital. Working manual or power chairs allow users to move through life—going to work or school, enjoying time with friends and family, running errands and living independently. A…
Read MoreYour Fall Accessible Travel Guide
Wheelchairtraveling.com’s Ashley Lyn Olson offers tips and advice for planning your fall trip to the beach, a national park, a weekend getaway in the city or to see the fall colors. Fall break, a weekend getaway, an off-season vacation—whatever your reason, fall is the perfect time to get away. Ashley Lyn Olson, the creator of…
Read MoreRoad Trip Ready Tip 4
The final installment of our four-part series designed to help CRT users plan a road trip Road trips are a unique way to experience your country, from seeing the sights to experiencing local communities and cultures. But for CRT users, hitting the road often also means knowing what to do if your CRT equipment breaks…
Read MoreA Day in My Life: Calvan Ferguson
Calvan Ferguson shares about his daily life, the importance of inclusion and accessible transportation and cultivating a positive attitude. Calvan Ferguson believes deeply in the power of a positive attitude. “I’ve been blessed in many different ways,” he says. “You name it, and I’ve probably experienced it. And it was probably a positive experience.” Calvan,…
Read MoreRoad Trip Ready Tip 3
The third installment of our four-part series designed to help CRT users plan a road trip As a CRT user, planning for a road trip also means developing of plan of action for any potential problems you might run into during your trip. Avid travelers Kerri Knudson and Chad Waligura offer advice about what to…
Read MoreRoad Trip Ready Tip 2
The second installment of our four-part series designed to help CRT users plan a road trip Road trips are a fun way to explore America, but for CRT users, they take planning and forethought. In the second installment of our Road Trip Ready series, CRT users Kerri Knudson and Chad Waligura talk about the importance…
Read MoreRoad Trip Ready Tip 1
The first installment of a four-part series designed to help CRT users plan a road trip With summer coming to a close and back-to-school in full swing, many people are planning end-of-season road trips. From a cross-country trip to see family, a camping trip or a last-minute weekend getaway, a road trip offers fun, excitement…
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