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May 31, 2019
4 min

Save Your Hearing Day

Today is Save Your Hearing Day. Hearing greatly influences your ability to communicate with the world around you. I encounter inaccessibility all the time but cherish the fact that I can communicate effectively with those around me. Hearing is something I used to take granted whether I was listening to music or just having an everyday conversation with a stranger. I have learned the value of hearing from my brother, Nghia. My Brother Nghia When I was 5 I began asking for

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hunterkelch2

May 12, 2019
6 min

Tribute to My Mom on Mother’s Day

My Mom A few weeks ago, my caregiver Amy left her position for a new adventure…motherhood! I did not have to worry about who was going to take care of me during her hours because of one person…my mom. When Amy left, my mom’s care giving hours greatly increased and over the past few weeks. I have watched her juggle my needs, my brother’s needs, her second job, my blog, her pets and helping others. Anyone familiar with my mom, knows she is a behind the scenes, behind the cam

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hunterkelch2

Mar 25, 2019
4 min

National CP Awareness Day

Today is National CP Awareness Day. Why are awareness days important? Well, the title says it all! AWARENESS! Awareness is necessary to raise funds for research, therapies and treatment. Legislation needed to protect the rights of those with cerebral palsy (and other disabilities) come through awareness. Families affected by cerebral palsy can feel isolated and alone. Awareness connects families with resources, medical communities and other CP families. In honor of Nat

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Instacart: Perfect Holiday Gift for Caregivers

hunterkelch2

Dec 19, 2018
4 min

Instacart: Perfect Holiday Gift for Caregivers

Ask any caregiver what they want for Christmas and they are sure to say, “More hours in a day”. You may not be able to add hours to a day, but you can free up a few hours a week for a caregiver in your life. How? With an Express Membership to Instacart! When Hunter asked me to write a blog about perfect gifts for caregivers, I thought about the standard gifts. Not to say they are not valuable gifts, but Instacart has changed my life in many positive ways. I have witnesse

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Wheelchair Travel: Self-Determination Conference in Wisconsin Dells

hunterkelch2

Nov 18, 2018
7 min

Wheelchair Travel: Self-Determination Conference in Wisconsin Dells

Loving the experience! When I was younger, I was fortunate to travel all over, even outside the country. As a child. my chair was lighter and I was much lighter. My parents were able to transfer me into plane seats, into non-accessible vehicles and into a bed. It was not easy on my parents, but it was definitely doable. Wheelchair travel now is much more difficult. I do not travel much these days. I mostly travel a few hours away to visit family or just a fun day trip. M

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Curbside Voting: A New Option for Individuals With Disabilities

hunterkelch2

Nov 6, 2018
4 min

Curbside Voting: A New Option for Individuals With Disabilities

My friend, Sara, posted on her feed today, “In what other situation does a poor man and a rich man get the same exact say? One vote each! Use it!” This is a brilliant perspective of the power of voting in the United States. This applies to individuals with disabilities as well. We by and large are an invisible population with muted voices, except on election day. Absentee Ballot The most common way for individuals with disabilities to vote is by using the absentee voting

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Words Hurt: Parents of Children With Disabilities

hunterkelch2

Oct 12, 2018
9 min

Words Hurt: Parents of Children With Disabilities

Words hurt. When I started Come Roll With Me, my goal was to bring about awareness and be a bridge between the abled and the disabled. Life as a disabled man has it’s challenges. As I try to navigate this world, I encounter physical barriers. There are other barriers that are not as visible. The words of others can be a barrier. These words are not only a barrier for individuals with disabilities. These words also hurt those who love individuals with disabilities. For t

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Festival of Arts and Birds in Art: The First Sign of Autumn

hunterkelch2

Sep 19, 2018
5 min

Festival of Arts and Birds in Art: The First Sign of Autumn

Wow, did summer fly by! However, fun and adventure filled this season! I will be sad to see the warm days fade away, but I am looking forward to the crisp air and the new set of adventures that always come with autumn. Apple orchards, pumpkin farms and a cruise down Cranberry Highway are just a few ventures on my list. So as we slide into September, I kicked off the autumn season with Birds in Art and Festival of Arts. Artrageous Weekend Every year, I look forward to Artr

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Water Skiing With The Lynzay Legois Free Water Skiing Club.

hunterkelch2

Aug 29, 2018
4 min

Water Skiing With The Lynzay Legois Free Water Skiing Club.

Ready to go! One of the many benefits of owning and authoring Come Roll With Me is meeting inspirational people. I am inspired daily by ordinary people doing extraordinary things. I recently featured Brianna, a TBI Thriver. This summer Brianna has inspired me to push my comfort zone. Brianna’s mom invited us to join her for an activity I never thought possible…Water Skiing! When I was a kid, I lived on Lake Wausau. My summers were filled with boating, tubing and swimming

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GT Mobility: A Local Full Service Mobility Center

hunterkelch2

Aug 3, 2018
6 min

GT Mobility: A Local Full Service Mobility Center

Taking George Blue Thunder to GT Mobility Having a reliable van mechanic/service station is about as essential to an individual with a disability as a wheelchair is. That may sound a bit dramatic. However, if you don’t have wheels, your world is very small. My mom has always relied on GT Mobility in Stevens Point. Recently, I decided to go with her to meet the staff she always talks about. Soon after I acquired George Blue Thunder, we had an “oops” moment. We had free pl

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Windmill Ice Cream Shoppe in Tomahawk, Wisconsin

hunterkelch2

Jul 14, 2018
4 min

Windmill Ice Cream Shoppe in Tomahawk, Wisconsin

When I was growing up, I spent a great deal of time in Nokomis and Tomahawk, WI. My family had land in Nokomis and we enjoyed many family weekends in the northwoods. Sadly, I have not been up there for the past number of years. One thing I remembered on the drive to our land was passing by the Windmill Ice Cream Shoppe. I was feeling nostalgic a few weeks ago, so I decided to take a mini road trip to grab some ice cream with my caregiver, Amy. On our way! I love car rides

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hunterkelch2

Jul 1, 2018
7 min

House Sitting: A Caregiver’s Vacation

I am honored to have been asked once again to be a guest blogger for Come Roll With Me. With Summer in full swing, I thought vacationing as a caregiver would be the perfect topic. Vacations are a precious commodity for caregivers. For some, they are unreachable fantasies. Finding adequate and qualified respite workers is a difficult and sometimes impossible task. However, for many finances are the major obstacle. Caregiving is financially draining. As a single mom and p

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hunterkelch2

Jun 7, 2018
3 min

Health Benefits of Gardening

Shopping for plants Snow and ice was my window view a little over a month ago! Hard to believe, isn’t it? Today the sun is shining and I am looking at my garden box outside my window. Looking for a natural way to stay fit this summer? Gardening could be your answer! There are many health benefits to gardening, including physical and mental. Exercise Gardens are nature’s gym! Bending, twisting, stretching and lifting all happen in the act of gardening. However, even tho

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Pediatric Stroke Awareness: Greyson’s Story

hunterkelch2

May 24, 2018
5 min

Pediatric Stroke Awareness: Greyson’s Story

May is Pediatric Stroke Awareness Month. Many believe that strokes only happen to adults. The truth is strokes can occur at any age. Childhood strokes mostly occur in the first year of life, especially right before and right after birth. Pediatric strokes are among the top ten causes of death in children. One of the common causes of cerebral palsy is the result of a pediatric stroke. Pediatric Strokes can result in other permanent disabilities/conditions as well, includi

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hunterkelch2

May 17, 2018
5 min

Special Olympics: Eddie’s Story

Eddie with his winning ribbons Last weekend I ventured to Merrill, WI to watch my friend, Eddie as he competed in the Special Olympics. It was a beautiful day for the event, sunny and warm! Eddie completed in 3 events: 1500 Meter Run, Relay Race and the Running Long Jump. History of Special Olympics Eunice Kennedy Shiver (sister of John F. Kennedy) founded the Special Olympics on July 20, 1968. After witnessing the unfair treatment of cognitively disabled children, Eunice d

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hunterkelch2

Apr 12, 2018
3 min

Biofreeze: Product Review

In my 26 years of life, I have faced some challenges related to my cerebral palsy. One of the biggest, other than being immobile, is the pain and stiffness in my muscles. One of the adverse effects of CP is rapid aging of the body. If you think of it in dog years, my muscles and joints are about 182 years old! Okay, that may be a bit dramatic! I have embraced my limitations and CP. However, I do not embrace the pain. Over the years I have tried many different things to

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hunterkelch2

Mar 31, 2018
5 min

Birthday Wish

When I was a kid, the most important thing about celebrating my birthday was all the Hoopla. You know…the cake, candles, gifts…basically, the whole shebang! However, as I became an adult, my outlook started to change. I grew out of the whole birthday party scene. Don’t get me wrong, I love celebrating with my friends and family. I guess I outgrew the need for the spotlight. So this year, for my birthday I am having a party! Say What?!! Didn’t I just say I outgrew the w

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YNOT Life Style: Story of Strength and Determination

hunterkelch2

Mar 21, 2018
6 min

YNOT Life Style: Story of Strength and Determination

Many people ask me the question, “If there was a cure for CP, would you seek it out?” My answer always surprises people. Unless CP is endangering my life, my answer is no. I have learned so much because I have CP. Most importantly, my path has crossed with some of the most amazing people on this earth directly because of my CP. Recently, my path crossed with Tyler Hogue, owner of YNOT Life Style Clothing Company. In 2008, Tyler started YNOT at his family’s sign shop. He

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hunterkelch2

Mar 12, 2018
3 min

Twigs Beverage Museum and Gift Shop

I had a serious case of spring fever and a road trip was in order. However, my wallet was not cooperating! CP not only restricts my mobility, it restricts my income opportunities. As I work on projects for future income, I live by the motto “Money can’t buy you happiness”. However, I had to scratch that itch to venture out on the open road. The cure was not too far from my home town. Twigs Beverage Museum not only helped me beat the winter blues, it was gentle on my wallet!

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hunterkelch2

Feb 22, 2018
4 min

Chang Garden Weston: A Family Owned Gem

Standing outside with Nee and Gumpy Family is not an important thing. It is everything ~Michael J Fox Spending time with family is always my favorite thing to do. I was so excited to find out my Valentine’s Day would not be spent as a lonely bachelor! My grandparents, my brother and my mom would be joining me for a day of fun and excellent food! A visit to the latest exhibit at the Leigh Yawkey Woodson Art Museum would begin our day of fun. I was given the honor of selec

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