The Observer — by Cecilia Zwanzig The body is a shell, which holds a precious gift; the essence of which goes mostly unnoticed. Your smile, the way you stand, whether …
Happy Medicine
Somehow they slipped us Happy Medicine. It’s like Beth and I—along with everyone else on board—have taken happy pills. People are friendly and eager to talk with each other. Good …
There Was A Little Girl
Helping Each other through the “Terrible Three’s” There was a little girl Who had a little curl Right in the middle of her forehead; And when she was good She …
Special Delivery
Back in the spring of 2000 my husband and I lived in a cramped, musty basement apartment from which we were itching to escape. As newlyweds, married only 6 months …
The University of Central Oklahoma Becomes Official Training Site for USA Men’s National Sitting Team
USA Volleyball and the University of Central Oklahoma have reached an agreement for the university to be the official training site for the USA Men’s National Sitting Team during the …
Senate Approves Allard Amendment
The U.S. Senate on Tuesday approved legislation introduced by Senator Wayne Allard (R-Colorado) that will allow members of the U.S. armed forces who have sustained permanent physical disabilities and remain …
VA to Partner with U.S. Olympic Committee to Qualify Disabled Veterans for Paralympics
Disabled veteran athletes can now set their sights even higher and become eligible to compete in some of the nation’s premiere athletic venues thanks to an agreement between the United …
Jump Over the Holiday Hump
Tis the season to be jolly is more than a line from a festive holiday jingle. It is an attempt to set the tone for our attitude. However, this can …
From Our Message Board
I am a 47-year old disabled woman, from the Bronx, NY. I have spina bifida. I would like to share one of many experiences I have had with stereotypes and …