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Paralympian Makes Love Island History
Paralympic bronze medalist Beatriz Hatz is making history as the first disabled contestant on Love Island USA. But her story is about more than
Spencer West Releases Breaking Free
Disability advocate Spencer West explores authenticity, self-discovery, and overcoming expectations in his new book, “Breaking Free: Stop Following Expectations and Start Following Yourself.”<!-- AddThis
Can Muscle Training Improve Prosthetic Control?
A new study suggests targeted muscle training may help amputees improve the signals used to control myoelectric prostheses, offering a promising complement to advances
Amputee Dads Redefine Strength
Two amputee fathers share how limb loss reshaped their understanding of strength, resilience, and what it truly means to be a dad.
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Paralympian Makes Love Island History
Paralympic bronze medalist Beatriz Hatz is making history as the first disabled contestant on Love Island USA. But her story is about more than reality television. From representing Team USA on the world stage to advocating for young amputees, Hatz has spent years challenging assumptions about disability.
Can Muscle Training Improve Prosthetic Control?
A new study suggests targeted muscle training may help amputees improve the signals used to control myoelectric prostheses, offering a promising complement to advances in prosthetic technology.
Amputee Dads Redefine Strength
Two amputee fathers share how limb loss reshaped their understanding of strength, resilience, and what it truly means to be a dad.
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IPC Leadership Course Graduates First Class
After seven months of training, 19 Paralympians have graduated from the IPC’s first Para Athlete Professionals Course. Discover how this groundbreaking initiative is preparing Paralympians to
The Traffic Stop Heard Around the World
A routine traffic stop changed Katie Thomas’s life overnight. After being cited for holding a phone in a hand she doesn’t have, the limb-different athlete found
Behind the Mic: Built for More
Nearly a year after first interviewing adaptive athlete Josh Reed, Rick Bontkowski reconnects with him for a second conversation—and realizes something
Taking Power Over Pain with Altius
Every evening when Jeff Pullen removed his prosthesis, he experienced an attack of severe phantom limb
IPC Leadership Course Graduates First Class
After seven months of training, 19 Paralympians have graduated from the IPC’s first Para Athlete Professionals Course. Discover how this groundbreaking initiative is preparing Paralympians to become advocates, changemakers and leaders long after their sporting careers end.
The Traffic Stop Heard Around the World
A routine traffic stop changed Katie Thomas’s life overnight. After being cited for holding a phone in a hand she doesn’t have, the limb-different athlete found herself at the center of a global conversation about disability, curiosity and inclusion.
Behind the Mic: Built for More
Nearly a year after first interviewing adaptive athlete Josh Reed, Rick Bontkowski reconnects with him for a second conversation—and realizes something
Behind the Mic: Built for More
Nearly a year after first interviewing adaptive athlete Josh Reed, Rick Bontkowski reconnects with him for a second conversation—and realizes something
Taking Power Over Pain with Altius
Every evening when Jeff Pullen removed his prosthesis, he experienced an attack of severe phantom limb pain. “I’ve had pain before but it eventually went away. This is something that I knew was going to happen every single day.” Despite using various prescription pain medicines, nothing helped.
Taking Power Over Pain with Altius
Every evening when Jeff Pullen removed his prosthesis, he experienced an attack of severe phantom limb pain. “I’ve had pain before but it eventually went away. This is something that I knew was going to happen every single day.” Despite using various prescription pain medicines, nothing helped.
