SAN FRANCISCO — In early January, one of the country’s top public health officials went on national television and delivered what she called “really encouraging news” on Covid-19: A recent study showed that more than three-fourths of fatalities from the omicron variant of the virus occurred among people with several other medical conditions. “These are […]
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Zainab Edwards is an ice skater. It runs in the family. Edwards’ mother, Cynthia Elliott, grew up on the ice in Minnesota and her older daughter skated competitively for years. So when Elliott and her husband Dave agreed to foster Edwards five days after her fourth birthday, the little girl was
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Tell us a little about yourself and what brought you to where you are today? I am Antonie Hunter, the Founder and Artistic Director of the Urban Jazz Dance Company in Oakland, California. Being based where the Black Panthers organization was once headquartered, I am a multi-talented individual, teaching dance to
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The truth that often surprises many hearing people is that Deaf people not only travel, but they do so independently and in groups. I vividly remember an encounter with a hearing woman who was amazed to learn that I am a Deaf international traveler that is comfortable to venture out alone
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Rejection sensitive dysphoria (RSD or rejection sensitivity) is an affliction common amongst people with ADHD, autism, personality disorders and other mental health conditions. RSD is the heightened emotional sensitivity to real or perceived rejection, criticism or feelings of inadequacy, causing overwhelming emotional and/or physical responses. This is not just limited to
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In a world that often overlooks the beauty within, the extraordinary bond between twins Liz and Maddie stands as a testament to the power of love, care, and family. Liz, born with Goldenhar Syndrome, has faced unique challenges throughout her life, but her journey has been defined by resilience, kindness, and
When she first laid eyes on it, soft pink and decked out with dancing butterflies, all she saw was a “medieval contraption; a torture chamber; a hard, heavy piece of body armour”. It was to provide the support, stability and all the blah blah blah of the industry standard that everyone
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What started as a slogan on fundraising t-shirts, I GOT LEGS became an official nonprofit in 2016, helping people walk again via exoskeleton technology. AfA interviewed founder Adam Gorlitsky, whose vision is to propel “science and innovation towards reversing paralysis.” He holds the Guinness World Record, Fastest Marathon Distance in a
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Youth are the change we will see in the world, and they take incredible actions daily that deserve to be celebrated. Annually, the Rick Hansen Foundation School Program (RHFSP) accepts nominations for the Difference Maker of the Year awards to reward the wonderful work youth are doing to make a positive
Communications Director at The Valuable 500, Ryan Curtis-Johnson, spoke to us about company founder Caroline Casey, the organization’s vision, their 2025 Accountability Summit in Tokyo and an inspiring new mentorship program. Learn more at thevaluable500.com A fearless push against barriers The Valuable 500 founder, Caroline Casey has a fearless nature of pushing
The Valuable 500 is on a mission to end disability exclusion
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