Nurses on Wheels
Despite facing many of the same barriers that wheelchair-using doctors encounter, a growing army of nurses on wheels is fighting the system and advocating for changes that will benefit everyone, with and without disabilities
April 2019
Kevin Mullin: Keeping Rehab Real
Mullin dedicated himself to studying SCI rehab and recovery. Now he is one of the founders of the Center for Neuro Recovery.
Fierce, Centered Self-Care
Millie Gonzalez says it took her a while to choose “#LiveFiercely: Take Control of Your Life Through Self-Care.” as her winning Ms. Wheelchair New Jersey 2019 platform.
March 2019
“Walk. Ride. Rodeo.” Now Streaming on Netflix
Walk. Ride. Rodeo., now streaming on Netflix, tells the story of wheelchair-using cowgirl Amberley Snyder.
Kalyn Heffernan: Rapper, Activist… Mayor?
Kalyn Heffernan made a name for herself as the rapping frontwoman, but now she’s got even bigger things on her plate.
Candis Welch Working Her Way Up
Whatever the job, Welch succeeds thanks to a strong work ethic and the confidence that she has the skills to succeed.
February 2019
Carrie Ann Lucas, 1971-2019
Carrie Ann Lucas, a well-known advocate for the rights of parents with disabilities, has died.
Risna Utami: Leading the Way for Women with Disabilities
Utami, a lawyer and activist, is arguably one of the most powerful women in the world when it comes to international law and disability rights.
Christopher Johnson: Saving Lives
Since being shot 12 years ago, he has learned to focus on solutions and be comfortable in situations where others might be uneasy.
Tyler Schrenk Invented His Way to Independence
Schrenk is the force behind The TSF, a foundation that provides assistive technology and support for quads like himself and others with disabilities to live in their own homes as independently and affordably as possible.
