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Climate Change vs Insurance Risk

The July 4th, 2025 Central Texas Floods that struck unsuspecting residents along the Guadalupe River, during the pre-dawn hours of a holiday weekend, is the latest in a growing trend of deadly weather-related events.  This loss of life and property occurred within a year of two of the most devastating climate-related disasters in modern U.S. … Read more

Should I Buy an EV?

As electric vehicles (EVs) become more mainstream, many drivers are deciding whether now is the right time to make the switch. EVs offer more than a new way to drive. To some, they represent a shift in values, one that’s tied to health and environmental responsibility. To others, EVs represent the demand for innovation and … Read more

Musician James Ian

Throughout history, music has served as a means of cultural expression, storytelling and an avenue for emotional expression and healing. Music can also serve as a platform for advocacy and awareness for marginalized communities. James Ian had this in mind when he co-wrote the award winning song “SPACES”, a melodic testament to disability awareness and … Read more

Gerrard Gosens — Blind Ambition and Beyond

Gerrard Gosens is an internationally recognized adventurer, Paralympian, Everest climber, chocolatier, and Order of Australia Medal recipient. His latest adventure tackles open water swimming. His goal is to complete one of open water swimming’s greatest challenges: swim the 20 Bridges New York City circumnavigation and cross the English Channel, all within a single calendar month. … Read more

Dr. Cindy Cai and the Model Systems

In the vast and often complex landscape of rehabilitation and life after injury, navigating the scientific jargon and understanding the nuances of ongoing care can be a daunting challenge for individuals with disabilities and their families. Enter Dr. Cindy Cai, principle researcher, and the Model Systems Knowledge Translation Center (MSKTC) who are on a mission … Read more

Ludmila Praslova — Deliberates About Her Book ‘The Canary Code’ and Neurodiversity

Earning the title of Director of Intercultural Relations by age 25, Ludmila Praslova, PhD is well versed in the corporate world. Being told point-blank that as a neurodivergent woman, she would never advance past that title made her well versed in discrimination. It also sparked a desire in her to do more–to change corporate culture. … Read more

Paula Poundstone Interview

Paula Poundstone has never fit neatly into a box—and that’s precisely what makes her so compelling. With a career that bridges stand-up comedy, radio, voice acting, and activism, she’s carved out a place as one of America’s most authentic and quick-thinking comedic voices. Whether riffing on stage or bantering with fellow panelists on NPR’s Wait … Read more

ADA35 – Investment in Human Rights

On 7/26/1990 President George Bush signed the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990 into law on the South Lawn of the White House. Shown sitting from left to right are: Evan Kemp, Chairman of the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission; President Bush; and Justin Dart, Chairman of the President’s Committee on Employment of People with Disabilities. … Read more

RFK Jr. Outlaws SSRIs, Approves New Plant-Derived Treatment Called Cocaine

“You really feel like you can conquer the world when you’re on this stuff.” Robert F. Kennedy Jr. and a Make America Healthy Again scientist held a press conference to announce their latest administrative changes. Here is a transcript excerpt. RFK Jr.: The government has been harming Americans for too long. Therefore, I have reclassified … Read more

Joshua Towery — Artist and Accessible UX/UI Design

We may not realize it, but we encounter design with nearly everything we interact with. Our favorite coffee mug, our mattress, the packages that hold our food have all gone through a rigorous design process–but what about the apps we use? The websites we interact with to navigate banking? Healthcare? Voting? This article you’re reading … Read more

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My Best Friend — Kona

We had to say goodbye to our dog Kona last week. He was almost 14. Kona came to us at the very start of the covid pandemic, a sort of rescue from my daughter-in-law who was struggling with two animals who couldn’t stand each other and fought continuously. Kona was half French Bulldog with Cattle … Read more