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 […]

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

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

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

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

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,

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

Jacob There is something magical about hearing your child’s name and watching them cross a stage in a cap and gown. And it is something I never thought I would experience. “Hi, my name is Jacob. I have a cluster of letters after my name —ADHD, severe OCD, autism, epilepsy and

RJ Roggeveen RJ Roggeveen is a 25 year old Metis, originally from Kelowna, British Columbia, Canada. Growing up, he enjoyed science and helping people which made him gravitate towards a career in medicine. At 18, he moved to Halifax, Nova Sctia to study Medical Sciences at Dalhousie University. Mid way through

By Jeremy Willinger James C. with a recent harvest What does it mean to plant roots? For the people with intellectual and developmental disabilities supported by CP Unlimited (CPU), it means literally putting vegetables into soil while simultaneously grounding their work to an expansive vision of inclusivity, independence, and purpose. On