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Blind Soccer — Miami Lighthouse

Meet Oseas De Leon, Senior Technology Specialist at Miami Lighthouse for the Blind and Visually Impaired, and a blind player on the USA Blind Soccer Men’s National Team. Also a hopeful for the LA28 Paralympic Games, Oseas’ experience as a national player is helping Miami Lighthouse usher in their own blind soccer training initiative for … Read more

Understanding the Current Science Behind Autism: A Conversation with Dr. Mona

In today’s information-saturated world, even the most complex subjects, like autism, are too often reduced to inflammatory soundbites. When public figures make sweeping claims about “finding the cause of autism,” it not only misrepresents decades of scientific research, but also fuels stigma and misinformation that can deeply affect families and communities. In this conversation with … Read more

Le Mans, Adaptive Racing Beyond Limits

Elena Rosberg’s directorial debut, “Le Mans, Racing Beyond Limits,” is a riveting documentary that explores the world of adaptive motorcycle racing. Set against the backdrop of the prestigious Le Mans European Motorcycle Championship, this film showcases the determination and spirit of riders with disabilities. Filmed between April 18th and 20th, 2024, in Le Mans, France, … Read more

Access Without Apology: Interview with Entrepreneur and Activist Maayan Ziv

For Maayan Ziv, access is more than a feature—it’s a foundation. What began as a thesis project to crowdsource accessibility information has grown into AccessNow, a global platform that connects users with real-time insights on accessible spaces through a free mobile app and website. With a decade of innovation behind it, the company is now … Read more

Nat’s What I Reckon — Bringing Mental Health Conversations to the Forefront

Using his platform for awareness, Australian comedian and content creator Nat, of Nat’s What I Reckon, brings mental health conversations to the forefront with his signature blend of humor and raw honesty. Known for his satirical cooking videos and candid takes on life’s absurdities, Nat has cultivated a unique space where laughter and vulnerability coexist. … Read more

Where Are You Going?

It was cold and drizzling hard as my Yamaha approached the international border crossing. There was no line of vehicles in front of me, in fact, I had not seen other vehicle for the last 20 miles. I picked this particular crossing to get back into Maine because I knew it was never busy. Although … Read more

Nyle DiMarco on Deaf History, Inclusion and Justice

Model, dancer, actor and filmmaker, Nyle DiMarco has consistently used his celebrity to advocate for the Deaf community and broader disability rights. After gaining recognition on Switched at Birth, winning America’s Next Top Model in 2015 and Dancing with the Stars in 2016, DiMarco has focused on projects that amplify Deaf culture and stories. In … Read more

Switchify — Making Android Phones More Accessible

As Owen McGirr navigates the digital world, he makes his own way and shares that way on the Google App Store. McGirr, founder of Switchify, brings his skill and experience to the app that makes Android phones more accessible for users with physical and limited movement disabilities. McGirr, a software developer with cerebral palsy, works … Read more

Awkward! Woman with CP Actually Does Know Your Boyfriend’s Neighbor’s Cousin Who Uses a Wheelchair

NEW YORK — In an inspiring moment that local disability organizations call a “triumph for stereotyping,” local woman Ava Dudley, who has cerebral palsy, made an exciting announcement: She does know your boyfriend’s neighbor’s cousin who uses a wheelchair after all.  Dudley, 32, didn’t think much of it when first asked if she was friends with … Read more

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