Tag: Jenn Ochs

BW disability columnist recovers from COVID

BW columnist shares her story of illness and survival

I rely on public transit and ride share for my transportation. I prefer traveling in the summer and fall because of the weather: There aren’t heaters at bus stops. Shade...

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 up, I practically lived at...

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 nursing home to living independently...