Have you ever caught yourself staring at someone because you were curious about them and/or their situation? What did you do after they caught your attention? Did you introduce yourself and start a conversation? Or, did you just continue to…
Technology sure does help bring people together – and that was the case for Diana and her friend, Jenise. Through Facebook, Diana recently found out that Jenise was diagnosed with multiple sclerosis (MS) in 2015, and had fortunately not been…
Over 7 years ago, Muniba Mazari, a Pakistani woman, became a wheelchair user when she suffered a spinal cord injury from a car accident. Since then, Muniba has worked hard to achieve much with her life, and two of…
With an adventurous spirit, Jesi Stracham, continued to pursue her love for extreme sports and adventure after her injury. In January 2015, she suffered a spinal cord injury when she was hit by a car while riding a motorcycle.…
This is the final part of a three-part series featuring 10 individuals’ insights on living with a disability or an illness. Be sure to check out Part 1 and Part 2 of the series. GG has transverse myelitis, which is a rare neuroimmune disorder.…
This is the second part of a three-part series featuring 10 individuals’ insights on living with a disability or an illness. Be sure to check out Part 1 and Part 3 of the series. Cameron has Ehlers-Danlos syndrome (EDS), a connective tissue disorder. …
This is the first part of a three-part series featuring 10 individuals’ insights on living with a disability or an illness. Be sure to check out Part 2 and Part 3 of the series. Amanda has a hearing impairment, and is unable to hear…
There is always this nagging feeling about being deprived of opportunities compared to my able-bodied peers that bugs me in my daily life. As a hearing impaired individual, I am unable to hear as clearly as my peers, and…
Tamara Mena survived two car accidents, and each time, she picked herself up and became more determined to continue achieving her dreams after the devastating falls. Like many aspiring and ambitious young adults, Tamara felt invincible, like a “superwoman”,…
“I am feeling strange. My brain is in a weird state right now — a combination of short brain games and lack of memory. While taking on the concept of a brain game earlier today, I suffered a memory overhaul.…