Fred seaside in Cascais Portugal Listen to this Article Today is an especially memorable day for me. It was 45 years ago today, September 1, 1980, Labor Day, which changed my life, and the lives of my family and friends forever. This isn’t a sad story, nor is it a “feel sorry for me” story. […]
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By Lucky Mae Fornoles Listen to this Article In the Philippines, there are existing laws that prohibit the discrimination of persons with disabilities (PWDs). The primary law is Republic Act No. 7277 or the “Magna Carta for Disabled Persons”, which provides for the rehabilitation, self-development, and self-reliance of PWDs to ensure their integration into mainstream society. It
Listen to this Article As the golden days of summer begin to dwindle, there is still time to enjoy a sunny escape in a destination that welcomes all. Whether you’re flying in for a beach getaway or heading out on a cruise, in Greater Fort Lauderdale, you can indulgently savor every remaining moment of the
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Listen to this Article When using a mobility device, travel often tests your patience and stamina. For Aaron Broverman, infuriating travel is familiar territory: uneven pavements, delayed elevators, taxi drivers full of questions and more . . . but these are not deterrents. He maintains the quiet determination to get out there anyway. Broverman is
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Listen to this Article With the recent passing of actor George Wendt (Norm from Cheers) I found my mind wandering to that classic TV theme song, but not the “Where everybody knows your name” line that the song is named for. These days, I identify more with the first line: “Making your way in the
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Listen to this Article Travel begins the moment you step out your front door or at least try to. For Nabeel Ramji, venturing out, especially into a new space has often required more planning than a cross-country flight. While others grab keys and go, he’s scouting locations like a secret agent. Not for fun but for
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Listen to this Article Guest Editor’s Note by Marco Pasqua When most people hear the word “travel,” they think of postcards, passport stamps, and bucket lists. For me, travel has always been about something more: proving that inclusion can and should be present wherever the human spirit dares to go. As someone born with cerebral
Listen to Article Practical Strategies for Moving Through the World with Confidence Bring Your Own Hand Controls If you drive, invest in portable hand controls. These can be clamped onto the pedals of most rental cars, giving you the freedom to book any standard vehicle without needing to rely on modified fleets especially in countries
Listen to this Article It is one thing to cross countries. It is quite another to cross thresholds, those less visible but far more defining. Thomas Venos, from Anmore, a small village just outside Vancouver, British Columbia, does both. He moves between continents with skill, focus and the quiet certainty of someone who has taught
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