CanCanOnWheelz Blog

This blog follows the life of Candis Welch as she navigates life on wheelz

Candis

Apr 18, 2019
2 min

#DeepVibrations with Candis

Title: Sobriety By: Candis L. Welch Crumbled and Folded upon the floor Arms draped across the broken floorboards Desperation ravishes my body, leaving marks ...

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Candis

Apr 7, 2019
4 min

How My Wheelchair Saved My Life: Surviving a Hit-And-Run Accident!

What I learned from this pivotal moment in my life and how it fueled me to continue to #HonorMyPurpose It is not often that you will hear me say, “thank God ...

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Candis

Mar 26, 2019
19 min

When In Spain... On Wheelz: Planning A Wheelchair Accessible Vacation in Europe - Part III

My European adventures in Barcelona and London, how I navigated the streets and airlines in my electric wheelchair and the true definition of accessibility. ...

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Candis

Mar 22, 2019
4 min

Inter-Abled Dating: Lover vs. Care Provider

How to navigate dating a differently-abled person and creating boundaries for the relationship. “100 out of 100 relationships that involve caregiving fail.” ...

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Candis

Mar 21, 2019
10 min

When In Spain... On Wheelz: Planning A Wheelchair Accessible European Vacation - Part II

How to select a wheelchair accessible hotels, tours, excursions, day-trips and airport transfers in Barcelona, Spain and London, United Kingdom. As many of y...

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Candis

Feb 21, 2019
4 min

Riding Dirty in LA: MetroLA’s Public Transportation “Safety” Operations for Wheelchair Passengers

My experience on MetroLA’s public transportation and their operators lack of proper training when it comes to securing wheelchairs and courteous treatment. P...

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Candis

Feb 17, 2019
3 min

My Barbie Dream House: The First “Wheelchair Barbie” comes to life!

The toy giant Mattel Inc. finally responds to the demand for inclusion and representation by creating a new series of Barbie’s that will represent how the wo...

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Candis

Feb 14, 2019
6 min

Love(less) on Wheelz: Swiping for Love… One Dating App At A Time

My personal perspective as a single woman in Los Angeles, navigating the dating app world as a wheelchair user. I have been single for over 4 years, and even...

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Candis

Feb 12, 2019
7 min

When In Spain… On Wheelz: Planning A Wheelchair Accessible European Vacation

My personal guide to planning a wheelchair accessible vacation in Barcelona and Madrid. Each week, I will post a new blog post discussing a new topic, leadin...

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Candis

Oct 10, 2018
8 min

My Wheelchair Accessible Mexican Siesta!

A recap of my Wheelchair Accessible Mexican Siesta in Cabo San Lucas 🇲🇽 After two long years I finally decided to treat myself and take a much-needed vacat...

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Candis

Sep 25, 2018
4 min

Mid - Year Vision Boards

My personal and professional vision board and why this vision board so important to me. Most people create their vison boards within the months of December a...

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Candis

Sep 18, 2018
3 min

“What you mean Oprah, Michelle Obama, Beyoncé don’t inspire you?!”

A self-reflection on who inspires me and how it is a direct link to living life as a differently-abled woman. The past week has been a whirlwind! Last Tuesda...

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Candis

Sep 6, 2018
3 min

A differently-abled Model covers Teen Vogue!

I was scrolling through the ‘gram per the usual, laughing at the meme’s and glazing over the gossip, when I saw it; it… being the ground-breaking Teen Vogue ...

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Candis

Sep 4, 2018
4 min

Thirty-Three and Thriving

Celebrating my birthday in Malibu, CA and reflecting on what my fall/winter is looking like and how I plan to #levelup my life plan. I am currently writing t...

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Candis

Aug 28, 2018
7 min

Single and Thirty-Three!

How I cope with my singleness, dating as a differently-abled woman in Los Angeles and embracing my thirties without losing my mind! What do you do when you w...

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Candis

Aug 13, 2018
8 min

SimplyLA: Attending My 1st Influencer Conference

When blogging and building influence becomes more than words and pictures. My guide to Blogging 101 and my experience at my second content creator conference...

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Candis

Aug 7, 2018
6 min

SundayFunday: My “At Home” Self-Care Spa Rituals

How to treat yourself… without breaking the bank and how I pick my work week outfits! With the hustle and bustle of life, work, happy hours, brunches and eve...

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Candis

Jul 31, 2018
6 min

Me & Mariah: How my catheter affects my daily life

How to cope when your medical issues collide with your social life and just won’t let you be great. Most of my friends know me as a busy bee because I’m alwa...

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Candis

Jul 27, 2018
4 min

The Plastic Fight! Protecting the life of Straws

The recent ban on plastic drinking straws has the disABLED community up in roar! Why are we fighting so hard to keep plastic on the table? The current hot to...

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Candis

Jul 17, 2018
9 min

Accessible Summer Vacations: My How-To Guide for Planning and Packing

A How-To guide on how to plan and pack for vacations for the differently-abled individual. It is officially summer time! One of my favorite times of the year...

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Candis

Jul 10, 2018
7 min

The Self Care: A Woman’s Right to Manicures and Pedicures!

A look at how different-abled women can navigate the woes of an inaccessible nail shop and still achieve the highest level of relaxation in your pampering se...

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Candis

Jul 2, 2018
11 min

The Revolving Door of Care Providers… the good, the bad and the REAL!

A peek into what assisted private care looks like and how to prepare for the rollercoaster of who to hire, fire and staying sane and safe in the process. Whe...

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Candis

Jun 25, 2018
9 min

New Job…. Who dis?!?

Transitioning from an entry level job to purpose filled career and how to adjust mentally, spiritually, and navigate office life in a wheelchair. At the star...

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Candis

Jun 18, 2018
9 min

Strawberries, Break downs and Gator On A Stick…

The month of May is known for bringing showers, gloom but it also can bring delightful sweetness in the form of STRAWBERRIES! On May 19–20, 2018 Oxnard, Cali...

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