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Listen to this Article   Kristy Cook, a mom of four, navigates life with her adventurous family including Robbie, her 9-year-old son, who lives with Lennox-Gastaut syndrome (LGS). LGS is a rare form of epilepsy that causes developmental delays and challenging, daily seizures. But none of this stops Kristy and her family from living their […]

Listen to this Article Travelling with a disability means packing a new mindset The way travel gets discussed is exhausting. Fast-paced trips get showcased with itineraries so overstuffed, you’d swear that in order to do everything you’ll have to get up before you go to bed. When you add in a disability, those fear-of-missing-out itineraries

Listen to this Article Jennifer Allen Grand Rapids, Michigan Grand Rapids is more than just a city destination, and we found something for everyone in our family. ●    Track chairs for easy beach access at Grand Haven, Holland and Muskegon beaches ●    All abilities playground at Courtland Township Park ●    Amway Grand Plaza offers one of the most

Listen to this Article Beautiful places feel good – for everyone! Jennifer Allen YOU DID IT! You made it through the summer of thrown-off routines and overload meltdowns. You cared for all of the needs, macgyvered medical equipment to handle the needs of summer play, and you made it to another school year! School is

Listen to this Article   Kristen DeAndrade – Photo Credit: Monica Lokitus Kristen DeAndrade is the embodiment of perseverance and advocacy, relentlessly pushing boundaries to break stereotypes surrounding dwarfism and disability. Born with achondroplasia, the most common form of dwarfism, Kristen channels her lived experiences into changing the narrative around disability and differences. She is

Listen to this Article   Doug Henry teaches us that you don’t stop living just because life throws you a curveball—you adapt, innovate and keep racing forward. His life is a story of grit and a love for speed that transcends the boundaries of what most people think is possible. A motocross legend, Doug spent

Listen to this Article   George Gallego’s story is a masterclass in transformation. From his own personal battles to his broader mission of creating systemic change, he’s been a force for good, not just for himself but for countless others. Whether through his athletic achievements, his nonprofits, or entrepreneurial ventures, George has dedicated his life

Listen to this Article   Imagine being in a place where nature is your playground, where every mountain, trail and body of water beckons you to come alive. For Chloe Giroux, that was life — wild, vibrant, and unstoppable. A young Canadian from Calgary, Alberta, Chloe had always been someone who lived life on the

Listen to this Article   Tim Burr is not your ordinary adventurer. It’s easy to conjure up images of a rugged, thrill-seeking skier when you think of a guy raised in the mountains of Colorado, who has always lived life at full speed, diving into sports that are not for the faint of heart. He’s

Listen to this Article   Be prepared! When speaking with Torsten Gross a resident of Connecticut, USA, founder of Just Hands Foundation, you’re stepping into a conversation with someone who sees the world a bit differently — in the best possible way. Gross is a C6 quadriplegic who has found ways to transcend physical limitations