Society plays a huge role in how individuals perceive themselves and negotiate their identities. The way people with disabilities are integrated into, or separated from, their communities sends important messages about their positions in society. This is something that Torrie…
Ghazala Samunn knows what it’s like to feel the insecurities that comes with parenthood. Originally from Sri Lanka, Ghazala and her husband were working in the Maldives when their son was born. Zimnaan was born with TAR syndrome (thrombocytopenia with…
Mason is a C5-7 complete quadriplegic and has learned to dress himself independently. He demonstrates how to put on three different articles of clothing – a pair of shorts, a pair of socks, and a t-shirt. https://youtu.be/5SAl1yMECXc He gets dressed on…
Colby, her husband, and their children, took a trip down to the magical world of Disney in Florida. Though Colby had previously worked at Disney World, she had not yet been there as a wheelchair user, and was anxious…
“Time. That word has taken on a completely new meaning when you have a disability. And, if you have a relationship with someone with a disability, it will take on a new meaning for you, too." In 2009, Alicia Reagan was diagnosed…
“[Edward] is the adventure of a lifetime, and my biggest fear.” Being a mother is such a dear experience for Jennifer, who has cerebral palsy. As her 6-year-old son, Edward, grows up, he continues to develop an increasing interest in…
Michelle Konkoly participated in her first Paralympic event back in 2012, and it was then she immediately knew that the world of adaptive sports was for her. “Right then and there, I knew I was where I belonged,” she shares…
Carrie-Ann Lightley is a wheelchair user who works for Tourism for All (TFA). Not only does working for TFA satisfy her love for travel, her experience and knowledge of travel has also enabled her to accumulate various tips to…
On January 22, 2015, Ethan Menges was rushed to the hospital when he collapsed while leaving a Chicago Bulls game. A flu-like virus in his body developed into walking pneumonia. It infected his lungs and bloodstream, and as a result,…
Children with disabilities may have all the family support they need, but for them to truly thrive, it often takes support from the family, institutions and children themselves. A balance of love and age-appropriate independence training, topped off with a…