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2024 Paralympics: Team USA's Comeback Kids

2024 Paralympics: Team USA’s Comeback Kids

Whenever a medal contender misses the Paralympics for some reason, it’s a tough pill to swallow. The wait for redemption ...
Limb Loss and Preservation Registry Enters New Era

Limb Loss and Preservation Registry Enters New Era

There’s some big news to report about the the Limb Loss and Preservation Registry, which in just two years has ...
Amputee Grandparent Hacks: Seeing Disney World

Amputee Grandparent Hacks: Seeing Disney World

Five years losing his right leg, Jim Lanahan was ready to take his grandkids to Disney World—a big milestone on ...
Redefining Accessible Travel

Redefining Accessible Travel

After I became an amputee, getting back on the road took more than physical adaptations and logistical hacks. It required ...

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GETTING MOBILE: Toward a Wheelchair-accessible World

GETTING MOBILE: Toward a Wheelchair-accessible World

By Rene Agredano FOUR INVENTIONS FOR A BETTER LIFE ON THE GO A spirit of adventure is not limited to ...
A Healing Touch

A Healing Touch

Eduardo Duran Jr. in his office. U.S. Air Force image by Staff Sgt. Kaylee Dubois. The appearance of U.S. Department ...
CAUSE-PLAY

CAUSE-PLAY

By Eric Quander Finding Fun, Confidence, Understanding, and Community Through Cosplay Erin Ball cosplays the character Octane from Apex Legends ...
The Delusion of Lack

The Delusion of Lack

By Eric Quander “IF ONLY I HAD A, I COULD BE B.” “I CAN’T DO X, BECAUSE I DON’T HAVE ...
From Buzzword to Bond: The Trend Toward Inclusivity

From Buzzword to Bond: The Trend Toward Inclusivity

By Emily Dings Terms like inclusivity and diversity are often bandied about in today’s media and marketplace, bringing what used ...
Just Like Me: People and Products Pave the Way Toward Representation

Just Like Me: People and Products Pave the Way Toward Representation

By Amy Di Leo, MS “When toy brands are including us, it helps with the whole attitude that there is ...
Motorin'

Motorin’

By Elizabeth Bokfi Amputation surgery is life-altering. Regardless of how quickly you navigate the emotional roller coaster to acceptance, for ...
Lolo’s Superpower

Lolo’s Superpower

By Leslie Pitt Illustrated by Ashley Rades In Lolo’s Superpower, a squishy blue toy named Lolo loves being different from ...
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