Tag: disability
The wheels on the bus
I rely on public transit and ride share for my transportation. I prefer traveling in the summer and fall because of the weather: There...
Outward bound
Contrary to popular belief, there are a few benefits to being a wheelchair user. Adaptive recreation is one of them.
I’ve always been adventurous. Growing...
Ms. Ochs goes to Washington
Last month, I wrote about the difficulties of traveling for wheelchair users (“Inaccessible world,” April 22). Not long after, I took a solo flight...
Imagine! the future
By Fred Hobbs
There are some significant changes coming soon that will transform the way Boulder and Broomfield County citizens with intellectual and developmental disabilities...
Inaccessible world
Being a wheelchair user requires a lot of planning. Any travel demands that I plan ahead.
I can’t swallow so I need to make sure...
Celebrating disability advocacy
Saturday night, a small group gathered to celebrate the advocacy work of one woman: Bobbi Christensen.
Christensen lives in Lafayette with her twin sister, father...
Help wanted
The nationwide shortage of direct care workers has caused a crisis in the home health system.
Five years ago, I transitioned from living in a...
Disability visibility
Hello, Boulder! I’m Jenn Ochs, Ms. Wheelchair Colorado 2023, and I will be discussing all things disability for you. Disability issues are kind of...
