Voices of Conflict; Voices of Healing – Book
Thirty years ago, I had a car accident that rendered me quadriplegic. As you can imagine, this one moment changed everything. One week later,...
A Little History about Mark & dreamblvr.com
Most people begin by telling some tragic story about paralysis. The tragic part often happens after the injury.
During high school, I had a teacher...
My Personal Thoughts on Sex and Dating
At the age of twenty when I first had my injury, like most men I was very concerned about my sex life. I had...
Spinal Cord Regeneration
For successful Regeneration to occur following spinal cord injury, several things must happen. First, damaged nerve cells and supporting cells must survive or be...
When spinal cord injury affects the bowel
Neurogenic bowel is a frequent problem for patients with spinal cord injury. With planning and care, however, you can help them regain control over...
A kiss to remember
If you’re the least bit modest, then a short hospital stay will send you over the edge unless of course you’ve crossed that line...
Just cut em’ off
People can be very friendly and offer great advice. More so than you’d ever imagine if you would only open yourself up a little...
Trying to get a date
Asking someone out isn't easy if you're in a wheelchair or not. For most people, this can be a pretty awkward deal. I've wrestled...
ADA Information Line
The U.S. Department of Justice provides information about the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) through a toll-free ADA Information Line. This service permits businesses,...
Comercial Flying
When I was working for NationsBank in Greensboro, NC, I had to travel between Columbia, SC and Dallas, TX quite often. OK. Three or...
