Here I am (Brenda) and the list of the Committee Members who will be ongoing contributers to the creation of this site..............
Brenda (Me!)
My intention in creating this website was to try to help people overcome the stigmas often associated with using an Assistive Device that they have that is hindering them from using their Assistive Device to help keep them safe. Believe me you don't want to take too many falls where you hurt yourself like I did before you give in.............. I hope that this website turns out to be something helpful to all of you.............Best Wishes to all of you!!!!!
These are the Committee Members that joined in to help with this website. They are all from the MS World message board.........Here they are...........
My first name is Jamie.
I am 23 years old and have had MS for a little over 3 years now. I have a walker that I can use if I need to (on those off balance days). When I first got my walker, I was really bummed about using it because most people my age don't have to rely on any sort of device for walking. Now I know that using a walking aide doesnt have to be a depressing thing. I was really excited about the idea of this website, because it gives us a chance to show people how snazzy you can look while using any walking device!
My name is Amy, I am 27 years old, wife, mother of three small children, and I also have MS.
I was diagnosed with MS at age 19 and lived in denial for a several years. Just before my 25th birthday I lost vision in my right eye and was unable to walk on my own because of weakness in my right leg. Denial was no longer an option at this point. I went to the dr, was sent immediately to a neuro then to hosp for testing and was diagnosed with MS for the second time.
My life has changed drastically since that time. My MS has progressed rapidly. I now have a walker ( and also a cane and wheelchair). I have found it very difficult at my age to need these devices, since I always in some way thought that only "old" people use walkers etc. I have always been a very independent person, and having those around me see me need assistance devices was and still is at times very hard for me.
I do not require my assistance devices at all times. I am very proud to be a part of this effort and I only hope it helps others get pass the fear, embarrassment etc of using thier assistance devices.
Through friends and others with MS I have gotten several ideas for decorating and jazzing up my walker, and I am currently planning on jazzing up my wheelchair. Thinking maybe animal print seat covers *smiles*.
I am looking so forward to seeing others ideas.
My name is April and I am 33 and a single mom of two wonderful children. I too have MS. I was diagnosed 5 years ago and was in denial for a long time.
I am currently employed full time and still able to work, hoping that will always be the case, but we that have MS do not know what one day to the next will bring me.
I approached Brenda when she came up with this wonderful idea and wanted to do whatever I could to assist others. I know that if it ever came down to needing some assited devices that I would have to make it fun. I do not like people looking at me and would die if they stared when I had a walker or other means.
I want to be a positive person and make things fun so that no one has to have the stares as to why you are using a walker or cane, but to look at you for who you are and just plain having fun with it.
I hope others can use this site for inspiration and to just have fun and be creative.
Thanks Brenda for doing such a positive thing for those with disablilites, it will come back to you ten fold.
I'm Wendy, 46 and married to fantastic man that I lovingly call Mr. Bean and I was diagnosed with MS in 2003.
While I don't use a walker, rollator, wheelchair or cane, I believe that laughter and fun are two very key elements in maintaining a positive outlook and thus, a healthier lifestyle overall. I'd like to see people develop a sense of fun about their mobility aids. Fun and creativity can loosen up the fear of having the public stare at you and it also might encourage the same staring public to strike up a conversation about you and your beautiful creation!
I say: Go for it! Be wild...be creative...have FUN! If life's given you lemons, let's start making lemonade! 
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