Fitness is just as important for disabled people as it is for abled people but because it is much harder due to lack of resources and accessibility many people neglect fitness. I started working after I graduated high school because I was out of shape...
Tag: physical challenges
When your disabled you will face many challenges that you will have to learn to work through because they will be there whether or not you choose to accept it. Some disabilities have more developmental challenges and other people struggle more physically but whatever the...
How Can People With Physical Disabilities Benefit From A FitBit?
posted by: My Rockin Disabled Life
July 20, 2021
Fitness is just as important for disabled people as it is for abled people but it is more difficult when you have a disability because most apps are not designed with disabled people in mind. Fitness trackers can help improve your fitness because it lets...
When you are disabled sometimes your disability does not limit how much you can travel but sometimes it does and you’re not able to travel far. I am fortunate that I am able to travel as long as I bring the necessary equipment and someone...
How Can You Make Fitness More Accessible For Disabled People?
posted by: My Rockin Disabled Life
January 16, 2021
When you are disabled one of the many challenges you face when you are trying to start a fitness journey is trying to find a workout that is accessible for you because pretty much all workouts are designed for abled people. There are a lot...
How Schools Can Adapt PE For Disabled Students
posted by: My Rockin Disabled Life
September 2, 2020
When I was in high school I was required just like everyone else to take a pe class to graduate. I have always been passionate about fitness and struggled with finding ways to stay active because of my disability so when I heard about adaptive...
How Are Muscular Dystrophy And Spina Bifida Different?
posted by: My Rockin Disabled Life
August 14, 2020
When people see two wheelchair users hanging out it is often assumed that our disability and challenges are the same but this is so far from the truth and many chronic conditions are very different from each other. Some wheelchair users have the ability to...
Dear Lily, I will not be able to play with you in the same way your other aunt’s and uncles can. You will see me struggle with more things than your other aunts and uncles but that is okay. I may not be able to...
What Your Doctor Won’t Tell You About Your Next Surgery
posted by: My Rockin Disabled Life
August 13, 2020
When you are disabled surgery is often required to keep your body healthy and to prevent any serious medical issues for some people. Not disabled people will need tons of surgeries but for some disabilities, there may be little to no surgeries that can be...
How To Make Family Functions Easier For Disabled People
posted by: My Rockin Disabled Life
August 11, 2020
Summertime is a time where many of us go to a lot of barbeques and family functions. During this pandemic many of us many have canceled these family functions to keep everyone well but regardless of what you think of the situation, you can’t prevent...