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A smiling woman wearing a red parka and life jacket sits on a small boat in a calm, icy body of water surrounded by snow-covered mountains under a bright blue sky. She is pointing up toward the sun, which is shining brightly above the horizon, creating a beautiful and serene reflection on the water.

Melisa Ozerska:
Think Deaf people can’t travel the world solo?
Think again!

AJ April 2025 /

Antarctica 🇦🇶 – Sunny, silent, and surrounded by endless icebergs… a breathtaking moment of pure magic! Melisa Ozerska is a globe-trotter, storyteller, advocate, and a full-on adventure lover who’s been stamping her passport with purpose. As a proud Deaf traveller from Estonia, Melisa has roamed far and wide, from bustling cities […]

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A person in a wheelchair sits on a sandy beach, with mountains and a boat in the background, under a partly cloudy sky.

Top of the Bucket List:
Exploring Tahiti in a wheelchair

AJ April 2025 /

By Jan Bonville Jan in Tahiti When one thinks of Tahiti, what comes to mind is honeymooners in overwater bungalows, and divers seeking rays, sharks and magnificent expanses of corals in the lagoons and atolls. It is a bucket list destination, magical, a dream for people around the world since the

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Two smiling women sitting together in a cozy indoor setting with bookshelves in the background. The woman on the left wears a red and black patterned top with a long necklace, and the woman on the right wears a pink sweater with the word "LOVE" written on it. They are sitting close, with one arm wrapped around each other.

Air Transat annualizes its
Montreal–Fort-de-France, Martinique route

AfA Feb 2025 /

Montreal, February 20, 2025 – Air Transat, voted 2024 World’s Best Leisure Airline by Skytrax, announces the annualization of its route between Montreal and Fort-de-France, Martinique. In addition to winter flights offered up to four times a week, a summer flight is added every Saturday, from June 7 to October 25,

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If you knew Suzy

AfA Feb 2025 /

Suzy turns ‘nevers’ into milestones and obstacles into stepping stones Jane Fischer, author Jane and Suzy Fischer Every so often, a story walks into your life which reminds you of the power of never saying never. Jane Fischer’s is that kind of story. Jane’s life started like many others. A bright college

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An elderly woman with gray hair, glasses, and a colorful patterned cardigan is smiling while carefully removing a wooden block from a Jenga tower. Beside her, an elderly man with a white beard, wearing a light green shirt, an orange bandana, and a black wristwatch, is playfully observing the game with a focused expression. They are sitting at a blue table, engaged in the game, with wooden blocks scattered around. The background features a light-colored wall with minimal decorations and a green plant.

Navigating love, family and connection
on the autism spectrum

AfA Feb 2025 /

Love is not a language spoken the same way by all. For some, it is read in the spaces between words, in a glance that lingers, in the unspoken ease of an embrace. For others—especially those on the autism spectrum—it is a puzzle, intricate and fascinating, but frustrating in its unwritten

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A close-up of a man in a power wheelchair, wearing a light pink polo shirt, smiling warmly. He has a breathing tube and controls the wheelchair with a mouthpiece. The background is blurred with greenery, highlighting a peaceful outdoor setting.

Leadership without limits:
Ben Trockman’s historic role
in Evansville Government

AfA Feb 2025 /

When Ben Trockman enters a room, it’s with purpose and determination that’s impossible to miss. A spinal cord injury at 17 may have altered his path, but it fueled his mission to redefine what leadership looks like. Now, voted in as Evansville City Council president in January 2025, he’s not just

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Ben Trockman’s historic role
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This image shows a large indoor stadium filled with a crowd, with many people seated in color-coordinated sections. The center of the arena has a stage with bright lighting, and large screens displaying the event. The banners and screen text indicate that this is the Invictus Games Toronto 2017, an international adaptive sporting event for wounded, injured, and sick service personnel and veterans. The atmosphere appears grand and celebratory, with participants and audience members engaged in the ceremony. Photo Credit to PRP Productions Toronto 2017

A historic first:
The Invictus Games make their winter debut

AfA Feb 2025 /

The Invictus Games Vancouver Whistler 2025 will kick off in spectacular fashion on February 8, 2025, with a star-studded opening ceremony at BC Place in Vancouver. This historic event will not only mark the first-ever winter edition of the Games but will also feature an electrifying lineup of performers, including Chris

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A large yellow 3D sculpture spelling 'I AM' is displayed against a mountainous backdrop with cloudy skies. The structure features Indigenous-inspired black and white patterns on parts of the letters. The base of the sculpture includes text indicating the 'Invictus Games Vancouver-Whistler 2025,' scheduled for February 8-16, along with sponsor logos for ATCO and Boeing. Photo Credit: Jeremy Allen

Invictus Games:
A mythic odyssey of the unconquered spirit

AfA Feb 2025 /

I Am, Whistler. Photo Credit: Jeremy Allen The Invictus Games are about medals but they are also about moments. The moment when a competitor crosses the finish line against every doubt, every scar, every day they thought they’d never stand, swim, or race again. Born from a vision to honor those

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A woman in a wheelchair is outdoors on a paved path, smiling and interacting with two young children. One child is holding her hand while running alongside her, and the other is playfully pushing her wheelchair from behind. The setting is warm and sunny, with trees and greenery in the background, creating a joyful and inclusive atmosphere.

Debunking myths about disabled parents

AfA Feb 2025 /

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

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Silhouette of a person practicing yoga in a meditative pose by the ocean at sunset. The sun sets on the horizon, casting a warm glow over the sky and water. A 'Health & Wellness' label is positioned in the top left corner.

Stillness in motion:
Mindfulness and meditation
for people with disabilities

AJ January 2025 /

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

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Mindfulness and meditation
for people with disabilities Read More »

Melisa Ozerska:
Think Deaf people can’t travel the world solo?
Think again!

Top of the Bucket List:
Exploring Tahiti in a wheelchair

Air Transat annualizes its
Montreal–Fort-de-France, Martinique route

If you knew Suzy

Navigating love, family and connection
on the autism spectrum

Leadership without limits:
Ben Trockman’s historic role
in Evansville Government

A historic first:
The Invictus Games make their winter debut

Invictus Games:
A mythic odyssey of the unconquered spirit

Debunking myths about disabled parents

Stillness in motion:
Mindfulness and meditation
for people with disabilities

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