Paris, the City of Lights, is a mesmerizing destination with its rich history, iconic landmarks, and vibrant culture. For travelers...

Intimacy and sexual expression are important aspects of romantic relationships, regardless of one's physical abilities. For individuals...

Spinal cord injuries can have a profound impact on a person's life. They can result in a loss of mobility, chronic pain, and even...

Living with a spinal cord injury (SCI) can be a challenging experience for many people. I've experienced that first-hand. Not only do we...

In today's society, businesses should prioritize Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DE&I) in their hiring practices. Hiring a disabled...

Finding clothes that suit wheelchair-users can be a challenge. Many clothing stores do not have clothing that is designed to fit the...

It's amazing what representation can do to a person. Recognizing yourself in a public figure can uplift and inspire. I've experienced...

Maintaining a healthy lifestyle isn’t always easy, especially sitting daily in a wheelchair. Besides eating healthy you need to get your...

I am honored to have been crowned first runner up/ vice Miss Wheelchair World as a representative of The Netherlands at Miss Wheelchair...

Disability devotee; a person who has a preference for people with disabilities, often as a sexual attraction. My first encounter was when...

If I want to apply to Miss Wheelchair World 2022? Last year September I've received a message from a former contestant with this...

It’s a general assumption:“People with disabilities don’t work”. I would like to react on that. By working I mean to earn income to...

Calling for diversity and link it to justice and equality is a good thing. But there is more to it. Diversity, inclusion and equity are...

What to eat when you are a wheelchair user? It’s very easy to gain weight when you are sitting all day. Especially when you move less...

When I became paralyzed I continued to post pictures of myself on Instagram. I did not feel shame about moving around in a wheelchair. It...

Can you have sex? Can you have kids? These are very common questions abled people ask me, being a wheelchair user, a paraplegic. The...

Most of the time I don’t let spinal cord injury related problems get to me. Some problems don't seem big but the butterfly effect is...

As a child, I feared a future where chips were implanted in people, as seen in movies where AI or robots took over the world. Today...

Living with a spinal cord injury also means you are more vulnerable in the current situation with the corona crisis. The respirational...

Every person is unique. And that's your greatest strength. I never fitted in, so I know what being labelled as 'different' feels like. I...