Comedian With Cerebral Palsy
Rosie Jones, a comedian born with cerebral palsy, says her disability allows her to ‘push the limits’ of her comedy routines. She says, “Because of my disability, I know how to push things and I know where the line is.…
Stand-Up Guy Scott Liesch
Scott Liesch crisscrosses the nation representing The Standing Company, trumpeting the many benefits of standing wheelchairs. He sees himself as more than a sales rep: “I want to get chair users up on their feet again.”
SCI Researcher Sasha Rabchevsky
As an SCI researcher and a person with SCI, Alexander “Sasha” Rabchevsky’s learned his unique position can be an advantage and a source of frustration, but he is dedicated to improving the quality of life of his fellow wheelers.
Blind Musician: Music Is Accessible For Everyone
Graham Norwood is a musician who is legally blind. He began playing piano at age 7 but soon moved to the guitar which is his instrument of choice ever since. Graham performs two shows a month, with some additional shows…
Karen Roy: A Stand-Up Woman
With all three of her kids grown up, Karen Roy doesn't lack for things to do, She travels for her job with Numotion, serves as a board member for the Brain Injury Association of Louisiana, and is the reigning Ms. Wheelchair Louisiana.
Woman Advocates For People With Disabilities
Maryangel Garcia Ramos, the founder of Mexican Women With Disabilities, advocates for policy and legislation that advance rights for women with disabilities. Maryangel has a neurological condition called Foix-Alajouanine that affects the spine. She started using a wheelchair at the…
Ed Suhr Staying Flexible
Ed Suhr, 55, is originally from Brooklyn, New York, and now lives in Portland, Oregon, but his life has taken him all over the world from China to South America, Europe to New Zealand.
An Ability Activist's Perspective On Living With A Disability
Chaeli Mycroft is a self-proclaimed ability activist. She is a wheelchair user who was born with cerebral palsy and has degenerative neuropathy. Chaeli shares her story on her YouTube channel to motivate others and to shine a light on the…
Quadriplegic Gives Speech At Graduation Ceremony
Crystal R. Emery is a producer, author, and filmmaker of socially conscious work. She recently gave a speech at her alma mater UConn’s College of Liberal Arts and Sciences to 1,500 graduates. The message in Crystal’s speech was one of…
Dallas Jordan Disbro: Using Financial Skills for Good
Two years ago, Dallas Jordan Disbro was in the hospital recovering from SCI. Today he is living independently, working at his old job and riding the high of organizing a hugely successful fundraiser for his local chapter of United Spinal.