Listen to this Article In a world that often overlooks the beauty within, the extraordinary bond between twins Liz and Maddie stands as a testament to the power of love, care, and family. Liz, born with Goldenhar Syndrome, has faced unique challenges throughout her life, but her journey has been defined by resilience, kindness, and […]
Listen to this Article When she first laid eyes on it, soft pink and decked out with dancing butterflies, all she saw was a “medieval contraption; a torture chamber; a hard, heavy piece of body armour”. It was to provide the support, stability and all the blah blah blah of the industry standard that everyone
Listen to this Article What started as a slogan on fundraising t-shirts, I GOT LEGS became an official nonprofit in 2016, helping people walk again via exoskeleton technology. AfA interviewed founder Adam Gorlitsky, whose vision is to propel “science and innovation towards reversing paralysis.” He holds the Guinness World Record, Fastest Marathon Distance in a
Listen to this Article Youth are the change we will see in the world, and they take incredible actions daily that deserve to be celebrated. Annually, the Rick Hansen Foundation School Program (RHFSP) accepts nominations for the Difference Maker of the Year awards to reward the wonderful work youth are doing to make a positive
Listen to this Article Communications Director at The Valuable 500, Ryan Curtis-Johnson, spoke to us about company founder Caroline Casey, the organization’s vision, their 2025 Accountability Summit in Tokyo and an inspiring new mentorship program. Learn more at thevaluable500.com A fearless push against barriers The Valuable 500 founder, Caroline Casey has a fearless nature of pushing
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Listen to this Article Actress, journalist, writer, disability rights advocate, diversity consultant, and keynote speaker. she is: Samantha Renke – winner of The Susan Mullen Award for Best Actress during the Los Angeles Diversity Film Festival in 2014; writer for The Huffington Post, PosAbility magazine, and Metro on a variety of topics such as living with
Listen to this Article In a world filled with ordinary stories, there are those that shine with extraordinary brilliance. Veronica Gogan, a remarkable woman and adaptive athlete, is one such beacon of inspiration. As a mother of two boys and a fierce competitor in para dressage, Veronica’s journey is defined by her indomitable spirit and
Listen to this Article Greater Fort Lauderdale welcomes visitors of all abilities to enjoy a beach playground unlike any other, from 24 miles of golden beaches and incredible nature encounters to vibrant arts and culture, a thriving culinary scene and much more. The region’s convention and visitors bureau, Visit Lauderdale, works to remove barriers to
Listen to this Article Greetings and happy summer! Welcome to our July issue of Mélange Accessibility for All magazine. The past few months have been amazing and enlightening for the disability community. We’ve seen the International Children with Disabilities Act and the Health Equity for People with Disabilities Act introduced into Congress. We’ve seen progress
Listen to this article This week, I humbly acknowledge the anniversaries of two events which left a profound impact on my life. First, on September 1, 1980, the last day of a vacation with my family and friends before I was to begin my first year of college, I dove into shallow water, broke my