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 move. […]
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 spent
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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 through
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Listen to this Article (1.) To the people with disabilities: When travelling, never lose your voice but don’t be too loud either. To the able-bodied: listen and learn. Travel is about learning and discovery. (2.) Never check your shower chair. Take it with you in your carry-on. (3.) Don’t be afraid to self-advocate! (4.) Be
Torsten Gross Listen to this Article Welcome to the adaptive sports edition of Accessible Journeys. As someone who frequently tests the limits of their life insurance policy, it feels fitting to share my personal experiences with you. That said, I must admit I was initially hesitant to accept the role of guest editor. Why? Because
By Jan Bonville Listen to this Article Adventure connotes exotic locales and extreme feats. Some of the people featured in this issue do all that, and more. More, because their exploits are in face of tremendous challenge due to disability. But then, our community is all about redefining the narrative on disability. This issue epitomizes
Listen to this Article How do we choose holiday locations that have meaning beyond a romance novel on the beach? When it comes to vacation planning, sometimes relaxation in the sun and escaping deep into the pages of your book with an occasional nap is the best plan. Some travelers might prefer an adrenaline rush
Eye of hurricane from space. Listen to this Article One day I decided to change my laundry detergent. Hardly worth a mention, yet it was. The ad for Tru Earth’s zero-waste detergent strips caught my undivided attention and my one-year subscription. Leading up to that moment, I shrank from the task of saving the planet.
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By Oren Divon, CMO at Pluro web accessibility pluro.ai Listen to this Article In today’s digital age, web accessibility has become a critical aspect of website development and maintenance. Ensuring that all users, regardless of their disabilities, can access and navigate websites is not just a legal obligation but a moral imperative. However, a common
Ongoing accessibility is essential even after a website goes live
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Listen to this Article Boxing is a tale as old as time but what if I told you the most compelling boxer wasn’t found under bright arena lights, but in the heart of a small Italian gym, driven not by glory but by the sheer will to survive and inspire? Meet Leo, a man whose
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