Rachel didn’t just study abroad in Dublin—she lived history, wrestled with access barriers, and found unexpected pieces of herself along the way. Rolling across the city’s cobbled streets during the …
Fatherhood After Injury: A Life Transformed
Davien’s journey is defined by resilience, creativity, and determination. A father, entrepreneur, and advocate, he thrives in moments where others might see obstacles. One of his proudest achievements isn’t tied …
Phillip Lacret’s Fortune: Family, Theatre, and Health
Phillip’s life is a testament to resilience, humor, and the importance of family. Born with cerebral palsy (CP), he has faced physical and emotional challenges from an early age. Yet, …
A Journey of Resilience: Lazaro’s Way
A Life-Changing Move Arriving in the United States from Cuba in 1980 at the age of ten, Lazaro was immediately struck by the overwhelming contrast between the two worlds. “Seeing …
Less Leg More Heart: A Story of Elevation After Amputation
Life has a way of throwing you curveballs when you least expect it. At 27 years old, I was completely comfortable. I had assured a favorable position after eight years …
Twitter’s Powerful Disabled People
This Covid-19 has all of us looking for information and for people to interact with or follow on social media. Twitter has amazing disabled advocates who are humble, full of …
Emily Ladau: Advocating with Grace and Wit
Editor’s Note: Very few people in the advocacy arena truly impress me. I know. I’ve been told my standards and expectations are too high. Emily Ladau impresses me. Read on. …
Nina Ellis Cruises through Challenge
My name is Nina Ellis, and I’m 35 years old. I live in Ladson, SC, about 30 minutes away from downtown Charleston. My specific disability is unknown, since I have …
Lara’s Story: Look at Your Ability Not Disability
So tell us, what’s your story? My name is Lara Bertetto-Bauman. I am 37 years old and have a form of Muscular Dystrophy called Spinal Muscular Atrophy, Type II. It …