Beyond Inspiration: A New Narrative
Living life with a disability almost inevitably involves a delicate, and often frustrating, dance with the rest of society’s (mis)conceptions of inspiration.
August 2019
Confessions of a Motivational Speaker
A look into the fine line speakers with disabilities must roll to deliver their messages and not be seen as inspirational for the wrong reasons.
Franklin Elieh and Nick Struthers: Bridging the Gap
Ability-wise they may be an odd couple but they are transforming the resources available to people with SCI in Northern CA.
Sarah Foley Lives Vertically
Sarah Foley wants to ignite other women wheelchair users with an undeniable glow of healing, self-acceptance and friendship.
July 2019
The Wit and Wisdom of Wheelchair Junkie Mark Smith
Smith passed late last year, but his eloquent writing keeps him with us. We’ve collected a sample as a tribute.
Amy Burnett: Bold and Breaking the Mold
Because of her openminded attitude, Burnett is a member of the U.S. Para-Badminton team, spokesmodel for Permobil and a runway model.
June 2019
Ali Stroker Makes History as First Wheelchair User to Win a Tony Award
Ali Stroker dedicated her Tony Award to all kids growing up with a disability or limitation.
From Wyoming With Love
What started as a simple inquiry about a potential profile developed into a beautiful correspondence between two longtime wheelchair users about life on the ranch.
Volunteer/Athlete Extraordinaire Cruz Gutierrez
A chance encounter introduced him to adaptive sports, and it proved to be the key to his discovering how to embrace life after injury.
Powerlifter Garrison Redd’s Heart is His Strongest Muscle
As strong as powerlifter Garrison Redd’s arm and core muscles are, his heart may be stronger.
