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Fifteen-year-old Elizabeth Harrington has a vision. Born with anophthalmia—without eyes—her vision does not depend on her ability to see. It is not hindered by her cerebral palsy or her eye prosthetics. Instead,…
By John Martin, Fencing Star Academy One of the first sports to be included in the Paralympic program, Wheelchair Fencing made its debut in England in 1953 in the Stoke…
What started off as an ordinary day in the life of Lisa Brodeur in November of 1997 took a turn for the devastating when a drunk driver claimed the life…
By David Block Danelle Umstead of Park City Utah will be a key U.S. skier to watch for at the Paralympics in March in Sochi, Russia. The sight impaired Umstead…
By Mike Ervin, Abilities Expo Ambassador Former Abilities Expo Chicago ambassador Linda Mastandrea always liked the idea of becoming a judge someday. But she hated the idea of doing what must be…
By Cristina Wood, M.A., M.F.T., Los Angeles Neurofeedback Neurofeedback has been known as a non-invasive treatment with successful results for problems related to ADHD/ADD, Autism Spectrum and addictions. It helps the…
Donna Russo has danced since the age of ten. She began with ballet and tap and later added jazz and modern to her repertoire. She was diagnosed with Turners Syndrome at…
With a design reminiscent of the outrigger canoes of ancient Southeast Asian maritime cultures, a new-to-market product has merged old and new technology to provide people with disabilities access to…
On sale this winter, just in time for the Paralympics, is an exciting new book for middle-graders by Ingrid Floyd called Opening the Gate: Stories & Activities about Athletes with Disabilities.…
By Janis Gioia George Strait, if you’re reading this article, Amy Fey of Schertz, Texas, would love to meet you. While meeting the country music legend might be Amy’s dream…
By Paul Bates, SolidEssay Embarking on a new career is an exciting, challenging and sometimes terrifying prospect and, regardless of your level of ability, finding the right fit requires research and patience. Three…
By Charlie Kimball, MedicalCareAlert.com Having a disability is rough, as it’s necessary to learn different ways of dealing with your surroundings. With new disabilities, it’s often necessary to get a caregiver to assist…
