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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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
Leadership without limits:
Ben Trockman’s historic role
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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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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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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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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
Stillness in motion:
Mindfulness and meditation
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By Danniel Swatosh, CMO of The Axis Project—Access Initiatives 4Wheel City As I write this on Martin Luther King Jr. Day, I reflect on how we can advance the work of building a society with equality, freedom, and justice for all. Dr. King’s words from his Letter from Birmingham Jail resonate
Disabled Lives Matter:
How Hip Hop amplifies voices of resilience
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Christine Staple Ebanks and family The Special Needs Mama Bear Spirit Have you ever watched a mama bear—whether in a nature documentary, on social media or even in person? You’ve likely noticed her fierce determination to protect, nurture, and guide her cubs as they navigate life. She stands strong in the
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Diane Paylor Diane Paylor teaching her first yoga class in 2017 Meeting Diane Paylor is like stepping into a whirlwind of energy and purpose. An author, editor, cancer survivor, advocate and yoga instructor—she’s also a force of nature, reshaping every challenge life sends her way into something positive. In a conversation,
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Bean Gill What do you do when life serves you a plot twist that nobody could see coming? Benveet (Bean) Gill knows. In July 2012, a virus snuck into her spinal cord and left her paralyzed from the waist down. One minute, she was walking; the next, she wasn’t. But this
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