Stumbled across this--a hibiscus cultivar with the same name, that won the #2 Seedling of the Year award in the 2023 cycle, from Matt and Barbara Martindale in Florida. Sent a message via their website to ask about the naming. Will update when I hear back, but may need to get one next spring just…
Evanna loves being outside. Parks, however, are rarely truly accessible and inclusive despite being labeled as such or meeting ADA guidelines. As we visit area parks, we plan to document how well we feel they meet our idea of accessible, inclusive, and fun from the viewpoint of a young child in a wheelchair. We are…
We bought Evanna this crazy, noisy rubber chicken. She came up with a way to squeeze it that works out her arms. We are still working on her form though. LOL Archive note: this video could not be recovered. We are also working on her abs with sit ups. I'm not helping her at all;…
Many things have occurred to get us to where we are now: 1) Evanna's spinal cord detethering surgery resulted in an increased ability in swallowing and interest in eating. 2) Evanna passed her most recent swallow study for all thicknesses. She's supposed to limit thin liquids to small amounts while she practices, so we finally…
"It's so great that you let her be independent." "You do so many cool things." "It's so awesome you guys let her do almost everything." "You are crazy to be trying to take a wheelchair out in a foot of snow, on an inaccessible trail,..." Ok, I made the last one up because sometimes I…