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My book… coming this August!

Posted on February 7, 2022 by billgator97

HI ALL! I am writing a book called “Life Can Still Be Good – Despite Difficult Challenges” which is a memoir and more. I want to share my story (and more) in hopes that it can help people. I started … Continue reading →

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Bowl-A-Thon to Help a Quadriplegic

Posted on December 31, 2013 by billgator97

We are having a bowl-a-thon fundraiser on February 8, 2014 to help keep my dear friend Rhonda Reese out of a nursing home for as long as possible. Rhonda has been paralyzed from her shoulders down since a car accident … Continue reading →

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7 IKAN Bowler Users and a 23rd 200+ Game

Posted on September 30, 2013 by billgator97

At our central Florida Quad Squad outing on Saturday, September 14th, we had seven different power wheelchair users bowl with an IKAN Bowler. The reasons for wheelchair use among the seven people include cerebral palsy, spinal cord injury, and spina … Continue reading →

Posted in Uncategorized | Tagged Achievement, Bowling, Cerebral Palsy, CP, Fun, Inspiration, Paralysis, Quad, SCI, Spina Bifida, Tetra, Vent, Wheelchair | Leave a comment

Vent-Dependent Quadriplegic Bowls 21st 200+ Game

Posted on June 30, 2013 by billgator97

Many wheelchair users are not aware that a relatively new device exists that enables even people paralyzed from the neck down (like me) to bowl in a way that mimics the able-bodied bowling process. The IKAN (“I can”) Bowler® attaches … Continue reading →

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Vent-Dependent Quadriplegic Earns Master’s Degree

Posted on May 31, 2013 by billgator97

My blog is about empowering wheelchair users, and I hope that by sharing that I recently graduated with a Masters of Entrepreneurship from Western Carolina University, perhaps others will be encouraged to pursue additional education or whatever they desire. I … Continue reading →

Posted in Achievement, Disability, Inspiration, Life | Tagged Degree, Education, Masters, Online, Paralysis, Quad, Quadriplegic, Respirator, Vent, Wheelchair | 1 Comment

Meet Bill Miller (Video!)

Posted on April 30, 2012 by billgator97

I learned that people like blogs because they are like having a conversation with the author. With that in mind, I recorded a 6-minute video to share some about me and to show some of what is possible as a … Continue reading →

Posted in Achievement, Computers and Internet, Disability, Health and wellness, Inspiration, Life | Tagged Achievement, Bill Miller, Bowling, Disability, Quad, Wheelchair | Leave a comment

C1-2 Quadriplegic Is Engaged!

Posted on March 31, 2012 by billgator97

The purpose of this blog is to encourage and empower wheelchair users, which I primarily try to do by showing what is possible when people get involved with a fun, social, recreational sport like bowling. The benefits of having success … Continue reading →

Posted in Disability, Health and wellness, Inspiration, Life, Uncategorized | Tagged Dating, Disabilities, Disability, Hope, Life, Love, Paralysis, Quad, Romance, Wheelchair | 5 Comments

A New Record for People Who Use Sip-and-Puff Wheelchairs

Posted on January 31, 2012 by billgator97

Bill Miller’s 224 and 15th 200 Game — and 585 Series At our Central Florida Quad Squad Bowling outing on January 28th, I bowled my highest score to date — a 224 — which is a new record for wheelchair … Continue reading →

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Vent-Dependent Quadriplegic Bowls a 212 and 14th Game of 200+

Posted on December 31, 2011 by billgator97

Recently at Quad Squad Bowling, I bowled my third highest score to date, a 212, which was my 14th game of 200 or better. That’s not bad, especially considering that I’m paralyzed from my neck down and use a ventilator … Continue reading →

Posted in Achievement, Disability, Enjoyment, Entertainment, Games, Health and wellness, Hobbies, Inspiration, Life, Recreation | Tagged Achievement, Depression, Fun, Game, Inspiration, Life, Paralysis, Paralyzed, Quad, Recreation, SCI, Sport, Tetra, Therapeutic, Therapy, Wheelchair | Leave a comment

IKAN User Profile: Aaron Parker, Florida

Posted on November 30, 2011 by billgator97

Aaron Parker has had a lot of fun learning to bowl and improving his game over the last couple of months. My new friend and fellow Central Florida Quad Squad Bowler, Aaron’s first game IKAN-style was a 101 on September … Continue reading →

Posted in Achievement, Disability, Enjoyment, Entertainment, Games, Health and wellness, Hobbies, Inspiration, Life, Recreation | Tagged Bowling, Chair, Disabilities, Enjoyment, Fun, IKAN, Life, Paralysis, Quad, Recreation, Sport, Therapy, Wheelchair | Leave a comment