On Wednesday, June 27, 2018, Women on Wheels welcomed Lieutenant Anthony Mancuso, Director of the FDNY Fire Safety Educational Program. LT. Mancuso spoke about preventative measures to take in the home such as, not overloading outlets, not wearing loose-fitting clothes while cooking, using baking soda if a pan is on fire, and having smoke/carbon monoxide …

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My name is Selvije Mulaj, I have had a disability since birth. I received my first wheelchair at the age of two. I had a pretty normal childhood considering I was in a wheelchair.  I learned in the fifth grade that by speaking my mind and advocating for myself, I could help others like me.  Such …

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