AFA Summer 2023

A smiling young boy wearing a Toronto Blue Jays baseball cap and a light grey sweater stands on a black Segway or two-wheeled personal transporter. He is holding a framed certificate that reads "Difference Maker of the Year Award Recipient 2023." He is outdoors on a sunny day in a grassy field with trees in the background.

Celebrating the Next Generation of Accessibility Leaders
By Katie Kirker, Rick Hansen Foundation

Listen to this Article 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 […]

Celebrating the Next Generation of Accessibility Leaders
By Katie Kirker, Rick Hansen Foundation
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The Valuable 500 is on a mission to end disability exclusion
By Lisa Guthrie Deabill

Listen to this Article 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
By Lisa Guthrie Deabill
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Unveiling a multifaceted star

Listen to this Article Actress, journalist, writer, disability rights advocate, diversity consultant, and keynote speaker. she is: Samantha Renke – winner of The Susan Mullen Award for Best Actress during the Los Angeles Diversity Film Festival in 2014; writer for The Huffington Post, PosAbility magazine, and Metro on a variety of topics such as living with

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A woman in dressage competition attire—a dark jacket, white breeches, and a black helmet—smiles while sitting atop a white and brown Pinto horse. The horse has distinct brown patches over its ears and eyes. They are standing on the sand of a large indoor arena, with rows of empty seating visible in the background.

Trailblazing disabled equestrian Veronica Gogan – galloping against all odds
By Alice Williams

Listen to this Article In a world filled with ordinary stories, there are those that shine with extraordinary brilliance. Veronica Gogan, a remarkable woman and adaptive athlete, is one such beacon of inspiration. As a mother of two boys and a fierce competitor in para dressage, Veronica’s journey is defined by her indomitable spirit and

Trailblazing disabled equestrian Veronica Gogan – galloping against all odds
By Alice Williams
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