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Start with my story and the mission behind this space, built to encourage freedom, confidence, and everyday living. [ READ MORE ]
Chronic Pain Essentials
Everyday essentials chosen to support chronic pain, protect your energy, and make hard days a little more manageable. [ READ MORE ]
Mobility Scooter Tips
Simple, real-life tips to help you use your mobility scooter with confidence, comfort, and ease. [ READ MORE ]
Hi, I’m Jessica.
I live with an invisible disability, and for a long time I felt like my world was slowly getting smaller. The truth is, needing support does not mean giving up independence. It means finding the right tools that help you move, rest, and live with more freedom. This space exists because I wanted honest conversations about mobility, chronic pain, and what real life looks like behind the scenes. I share what has helped me rebuild confidence, travel with less fear, and show up for my life in ways that feel possible again. My goal is simple. To help you feel less alone and more empowered in your own journey.
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- How Accessible Is the Great Smoky Mountains National Park? A Travel Guide for Visitors With Disabilities
An honest guide to Great Smoky Mountains accessibility, and what actually works The Great Smoky Mountains National Park is one of the most beautiful places in America. Misty mountain views, quiet trails, rushing waterfalls, wildlife sightings — it feels like stepping into a postcard. But if you live with a disability, chronic pain, or rely… Read more: How Accessible Is the Great Smoky Mountains National Park? A Travel Guide for Visitors With Disabilities - When Airlines Fail Accessibility Rules: The Ongoing Fight for Our Mobility
Travel is supposed to feel freeing. But when you rely on a mobility device, flying too often feels like entering a battle you never asked for. Over the years, we have experienced repeated airline accessibility violations, especially when it comes to the return of our mobility scooters after landing. Too often, airlines fail to return… Read more: When Airlines Fail Accessibility Rules: The Ongoing Fight for Our Mobility - Can You Do GA With a Mobility Scooter? My Honest Take
One of the biggest questions I get asked is this: Can you really do general admission with a mobility scooter? Short answer: yes, you absolutely can. Longer answer: you just have to do it smart. After multiple GA experiences, including at massive venues like the Sphere, I can say with confidence that mobility scooter users… Read more: Can You Do GA With a Mobility Scooter? My Honest Take - Accessibility at the Sphere: My Honest Experience as a Mobility Scooter User
When I decided to attend multiple shows at the Sphere, accessibility was one of my biggest questions. Big, flashy venues can sometimes be hit or miss when it comes to real world access. I am happy to say that overall, the Sphere did a very solid job. Not perfect, but genuinely good and worth talking… Read more: Accessibility at the Sphere: My Honest Experience as a Mobility Scooter User - Finding What Fills Your Cup: Music, Disability, and Choosing Joy
There are moments in life when something clicks so deeply inside you that it quietly changes the direction of everything that comes after. I am writing this while sitting in an airport, waiting to board a flight for a solo trip to see the Backstreet Boys at The Sphere. Even now, decades later, that same… Read more: Finding What Fills Your Cup: Music, Disability, and Choosing Joy - More Than a Pet: How Charlie Became My Emotional Support Animal
There are days when my body hurts before my feet even touch the floor. Days when my mind feels heavy, loud, or just tired of holding it together. On those mornings, before I’ve said a word or even opened my eyes all the way, Charlie is already there. Pressed against me. Watching. Waiting. Charlie is… Read more: More Than a Pet: How Charlie Became My Emotional Support Animal
Life Beyond Limits Starts Here
Welcome to Wander Wheels Living, an accessible living blog created for people navigating an invisible disability, chronic illness, and chronic pain. This space is for anyone living with chronic illness or living with chronic pain who still wants independence, confidence, and a full life beyond limits.
Finding the best mobility scooters can be life-changing when chronic pain or an invisible disability affects daily life. Our in-depth mobility scooter guide explains the types of mobility scooters available and helps you feel confident when choosing a mobility scooter that fits your lifestyle. You will also find practical mobility scooter tips to help you use your mobility scooter safely and comfortably every day.
At Wander Wheels Living, we believe mobility is about freedom, not limitation.
Our accessible living tips support people with chronic illness who are building routines that work for their bodies. Whether you are learning to use a mobility scooter or adjusting to living with chronic pain, this accessible living blog offers honest guidance and encouragement.
Travel can still be part of your life. We share thoughtful Accessible Travel Tips and real-world Accessible Travel guidance focused on comfort, confidence, and dignity. From everyday outings to bigger trips, our Accessible Travel Tips make Accessible Travel feel possible and empowering.
This is your reminder that life beyond limits is built one step at a time. Whether you are exploring the best mobility scooters, learning about the types of mobility scooters, or feeling more confident choosing a mobility scooter, Wander Wheels Living is here to support you.