Listen to this Article Parenting is often seen as an act of love and patience, a role that demands a lot in the face of life’s unpredictabilities but is admired by society. Yet, when a parent has a disability, society’s perception shifts. The admiration for parenthood becomes skepticism. Can they handle the physical demands? Will […]
Listen to this Article The world moves at a relentless pace. It hums with urgency, pressing in with its noise, demanding attention. For those living with a disability, the weight of daily responsibilities—appointments, accessibility struggles, societal expectations—can add an invisible layer of exhaustion. The mind, much like the body, carries tension, worry, frustration. But somewhere
Stillness in motion:
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By Danniel Swatosh, CMO of The Axis Project—Access Initiatives 4Wheel City Listen to this Article As I write this on Martin Luther King Jr. Day, I reflect on how we can advance the work of building a society with equality, freedom, and justice for all. Dr. King’s words from his Letter from Birmingham Jail resonate
Disabled Lives Matter:
How Hip Hop amplifies voices of resilience
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Christine Staple Ebanks and family Listen to this Article The Special Needs Mama Bear Spirit Have you ever watched a mama bear—whether in a nature documentary, on social media or even in person? You’ve likely noticed her fierce determination to protect, nurture, and guide her cubs as they navigate life. She stands strong in the
Diane Paylor Listen to this Article Diane Paylor teaching her first yoga class in 2017 Meeting Diane Paylor is like stepping into a whirlwind of energy and purpose. An author, editor, cancer survivor, advocate and yoga instructor—she’s also a force of nature, reshaping every challenge life sends her way into something positive. In a conversation,
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Bean Gill Listen to this Article What do you do when life serves you a plot twist that nobody could see coming? Benveet (Bean) Gill knows. In July 2012, a virus snuck into her spinal cord and left her paralyzed from the waist down. One minute, she was walking; the next, she wasn’t. But this
Jacob Listen to this Article There is something magical about hearing your child’s name and watching them cross a stage in a cap and gown. And it is something I never thought I would experience. “Hi, my name is Jacob. I have a cluster of letters after my name —ADHD, severe OCD, autism, epilepsy and
Camosun College:
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RJ Roggeveen Listen to this Article RJ Roggeveen is a 25 year old Metis, originally from Kelowna, British Columbia, Canada. Growing up, he enjoyed science and helping people which made him gravitate towards a career in medicine. At 18, he moved to Halifax, Nova Sctia to study Medical Sciences at Dalhousie University. Mid way through
Challenging Misconceptions:
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By Jeremy Willinger James C. with a recent harvest Listen to this Article What does it mean to plant roots? For the people with intellectual and developmental disabilities supported by CP Unlimited (CPU), it means literally putting vegetables into soil while simultaneously grounding their work to an expansive vision of inclusivity, independence, and purpose. On
Disability Foundation Program Manager Eric Molendyk and Executive Director Graeme Wyman present at Abilities Expo. Listen to this Article In a city as dynamic as Vancouver, BC, Canada, there is a hub of energy that quietly transforms lives, reshaping what connection truly means for people with disabilities. That hub? It’s ConnecTra—bringing people together, amplifying voices
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