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A group photo at the "Courage to Come Back Awards 2024" featuring five individuals standing on stage. From left to right: a woman in a purple gown with long straight hair and glasses, a man in a white shirt and tie standing confidently, a man seated in a wheelchair wearing a black suit jacket and beige pants, a woman in a sparkly blue gown with long blonde curls, and a woman in a motorized wheelchair wearing a teal-colored gown. The event backdrop shows the title "Courage to Come Back Awards 2024" with a sponsor logo "Wheaton Precious Metals."

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2025 Courage To Come Back Awards

(L to R) Samantha Sewell, Kevin Parker, Leo Sammarelli, Baylie McKnight, Monica Gartner | Photo Credit: Avi Dhillon Listen to this Article   The Courage To Come Back Awards www.couragetocomeback.ca Rising above adversity in life often means overcoming the challenge of maintaining mental health despite unfathomably difficult circumstances. The Courage To Come Back Awards, presented

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A young couple (sister and disabled brother) is enjoying a moment under a blooming cherry blossom tree in a park. The woman, with long braided hair, is standing behind the man, who is seated in a wheelchair and wearing a bright yellow shirt. She lovingly wraps her arms around him while they gaze into each other's eyes, smiling softly. The setting is a green open space, possibly a sports field, with overcast skies and a few more cherry trees in the background. The mood is warm and caring, with nature's beauty surrounding them.

Take a Lesson from Nathan:
Making meaningful connections in everyday life

Nathan and his sister Listen to this Article When we think of role models, we often picture people who’ve achieved great things and are good at making wealth. We aspire to be successful business leaders, celebrities, innovators, artists, athletes, scientists, philanthropists, public figures, and even social media influencers who are well-known and celebrated for their

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The image shows a woman sitting outdoors at a table with a laptop. She has long, wavy blonde hair and is wearing a black short-sleeved top. The setting is likely a park or a garden with a grassy area, trees, and a brick building with windows in the background. The woman is smiling warmly at the camera, giving a friendly and approachable expression. She appears to be working on her laptop. The overall mood of the image is professional yet relaxed.

Alexandra Hoffman and Wishing Star Publishing
Literature for All

Alexandra Hoffman Listen to this Article   Throughout my career as an educator, I have been fortunate to teach and work with incredible autistic and neurodiverse children. Masterpiece was inspired by an autistic child who didn’t see the world like his peers. His outside-the-box thinking was incredibly inspiring and taught me profound lessons about humanity.

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The image shows a man standing in front of a stone structure, possibly outdoors. He has light brown hair, a beard, and is smiling. He is wearing a denim jacket with a white fleece collar and a plaid shirt underneath. The background includes trees and greenery, suggesting a natural setting.

Neuroaffirming care:
The future of autism awareness

Bart Vulliamy www.BartVulliamy.com  |  Instagram: @PhotographieBlack  Listen to this Article   “Acceptance requires facing that which makes you uncomfortable about us, thinking about why it makes you uncomfortable, and confronting any prejudice at the root of that discomfort.” ~ Kassiane S., Autistic Self Advocacy Network Autism Acceptance Month (otherwise known as Autism Awareness Month) is celebrated in

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