Later this month I’ll turn 41 years old. Some say that age ain’t nothing but a number. Others consider each passing year a badge of honor they’re proud to declare …
Employers Miss Out Not Hiring Disabled People
The world is missing out on extraordinary talents. What is the source of these intentionally and unintentionally overlooked abilities? It is the dismissal of the passions, competencies, and experiences of …
Diagnosis Makes For Thoughtful Treatment and Lifestyle Choices
Funny thing about me – I have the miraculous ability to not feel the pain and discomfort of pretty much any given malady – until it’s pointed out to me …
Being Frustrated, Being Disabled but Fighting Back and Fighting Mad
Like the first day at a new job, I am feeling a bit awkward at writing an article for this Audacity Magazine. As you can imagine, I have thought of …
Sundance
“You’re in denial!” — “I am not!” — “See, that proves it!” It’s been a rigorous month and I’m glad it’s over. I’m glad it happened the way it did. …
Getting Involved is Normal
Growing up in a small town in rural Indianapolis, Indiana, I never considered myself as different even though I was, according to the “normal” teenager. I guess I never noticed …
Webcast of the 2006 IPC Athletics World Championships
ASSEN, The Netherlands – Paralympic track & field fans around the world will be able to watch, for the first time ever, footage from the International Paralympic Committee’s (IPC) Athletics …
U.S. Athletes Gear Up for 2006 IPC Athletics World Championships
Athletes to Watch on Sunday In the ambulatory division, Paralympian April Holmes (Chula Vista, Calif./Somerdale, N.J./women’s T44), will be running the women’s 400m, a race in which she currently owns …
9//11 Everyday
As we prepare to beat our nationalistic chests on the anniversary of a horrendous tragedy we will obviously honor the sacrifices that were made that day but the senseless murder …