Ignite Phoenix #9 - Wheelchairs and Wisdom: Living Life at Butt Level

Presenter: Jennifer Longdon

Biography: As a full-time wheeler, Jennifer Longdon lives her life at butt-level which may or may not contribute to her general snarky nature. Jen is a mom, Realtor, blogger, dreamer, PITA and motivational speaker. She hopes one day to become an enigma wrapped in a paradox just to confound the men in her life further.

Description: Jennifer sustained a spinal cord injury more than 6 years ago. She'll share how going from a 5'12″ able-bodied athlete to full-time wheel chair user has reshaped her world view. From the humbling experiences of crowded elevators at butt-level to the marathon course in an every-day chair, Jen will share her triumphs and trials.

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Category:

Education

Tags:

• Ignite
• Phoenix
• IgnitePhx
• IgnitePhx9
• Ignite Phoenix 9
• Jennifer Longdon
• wheelchair
• paralyzed
• spinal
• cord
• injury
• athlete

[EasyStand]

That was good, well said!

[odonohoeify]

Hey Jennifer, I loved your presentation. I'm legally blind and have had similar experiences. I'll be speaking at Ignite Phoenix 11. I watched your video for research and am glad I did!

[BTGriffiths]

well done!

[GLJudy]

Jennifer Awesome presentation



[gemiwing]

My favorite is when they pat my chair. I don't even know what to say. "Yeah, it's a nice chair isn't it?" seems the best I can do.

Great presentation, I really enjoyed it.

[schillingchicago]

Terrific presentation Jen!!!! So very proud of you on many levels, Dave

[treading01]

GREAT presentation Jen!!!!

[AliGibson1000]

some really good points made - I've passed it on to my friends on Facebook......spread the word.

[gottattoos1205]

Great speech jen! Hopefully many many many ppl will see this!