Becoming Invictus
By Steve Simmons, USA Invictus Team Member What do you do when you face a life-changing illness, injury or wounds? What thoughts go through your mind when you hear doctors…
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First-Ever Abilities Job Fair at Abilities Expo
The United States Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) reports that, in 2015, only 17.5% of people with a disability were employed. These dismal demographics underscore the need for Abilities Expo’s…
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NBA Star Develops Device to Help with Chronic Pain
After only 7 years in the NBA, Jonathan Bender’s promising basketball career was sidelined by excruciating knee pain. Once the youngest player in the league, sports aficionados everywhere expected great…
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Paralympian Josh Dueck Shares his Intimate Connection between Body and Sit Ski
It’s hard to grasp the gravity of a major life change. In an instant everything is flipped on its head. Seemingly, no one can be prepared for the emotional intensity…
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Hawaii Five-0 Casts Kanya Sesser
The outcry from the disability community about under-representation in Hollywood is as righteous as it is resounding. To add insult to injury, too many roles tailor-made for persons with disabilities…
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Has the Disability Community Been Kanyed?
Oh, Kanye! Was all the Kim drama not enough? Backstory On the off chance you are just now crawling out from under a rock, here’s what’s happening with Kanye West.…
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Cowboy is a Girl’s Best Friend
By Janis Gioia Steven Spielberg take note: the story of Katie Mathews and her service dog, Cowboy, has blockbuster film written all over it! Katie, an intelligent, kind and beautiful…
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Make Your Home Stress-Free for Kids with Anxiety
By Kay Carter If your child has an anxiety disorder, creating a calm and inviting home environment can help with the daily stresses and worries brought on by anxiety. Here…
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Making a Difference: Bobbi Jean Tanberg of KnowBarriers
By Chris Rohan, Former Publisher of Disabled Dealer Magazine Ifirst met Bobbi Tanberg at a luncheon in January 2007 where she was honored by the Los Angeles County Board of…
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New Sheriff in the Abilities Meet Up Zone
By Kristina Rhoades, Meet Up Zone Coordinator Hey, friends! Spring is in full swing and it’s hard to believe that Abilities Expo New York Metro is right around the corner!…
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My Last Good Day
By Steve Spohn, AbleGamers Charity Thirty-four days ago, I lost the ability to drive my wheelchair and with it…my independence. You see, my disease, SMA (Spinal Muscular Atrophy), is deteriorating my…
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Let’s Read Teaches Kids to Champion Disability Inclusion
Children’s books are an essential role in young lives, they not only encourage literacy but influence our minds with creativity and valuable life lessons. Let’s Read is an up and…