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The Pacific ADA Center

Decades after the passage of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), gaps in legal compliance, information and accessibility still impact the daily lives of people with disabilities. There remains a great need for resources that offer education and guidance to businesses, organizations and local governments on how to implement ADA policies. At the same time, … Read more

Peace Hoops in Haiti

It’s a typical Saturday in the Panye Lapè (Creole for “Peace Hoops”) youth basketball program. Preteen and teen-aged boys and girls line up for a drill that involves dribbling around orange cones and shooting layups under the watchful eye of their coach. It’s a normal scene occurring on playgrounds throughout the world, except this is … Read more

Estella Hassrick: Competitive Ski Jumping, Hearing Loss & Spatial Awareness

Estella Hassrick’s journey to the U.S. National Ski Jumping Team began at age four on the slopes of the Blackhawk Ski Club. After exploring various sports—cross-country, snowboarding, and alpine skiing—she eventually fell in love with the “feeling of flying” found on the jump hills. By her early teens, Hassrick’s commitment to the sport deepened, leading … Read more

The Making of “The Bluff”— Interview with Filmmaker Frank E. Flowers

Filmmaker Frank E. Flowers grew up in the Cayman Islands, where storytelling was part of everyday life—an influence that later shaped the voice behind films like Haven and his more recent work on Bob Marley: One Love. That foundation fueled his latest film, The Bluff, an action-driven story rooted in Caribbean history and resilience. In … Read more

Vedanten Naidoo — Rising from The Bluff

Action movies demand intense stamina, precise choreography and physical resilience. For most actors, the grueling reality of a major Hollywood production is a test of endurance. For Vedanten Naidoo, dodging pirates and exploring caves on the set of an international action film is an immersive, highly demanding and welcome form of physical therapy. Vedanten is … Read more

Nadine Naidoo — A Shared Mission of Advocacy

When Vedanten Naidoo stepped onto the set of the international action film The Bluff, he was doing more than playing a character. Accompanied by his mother, Nadine Naidoo—an actor, director, and Ashoka Fellow—he was stepping into a narrative that mirrored their own family’s history. For this mother and son partnership, navigating the entertainment industry is … Read more

Comedian Tina Friml — A Standout in Standup

Tina Friml is a stand-up comedian whose sharp, off-kilter humor has earned her national attention. She has appeared on “The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon,” “Comedy Central,” and “The Drew Barrymore Show.” Her live performances span major comedy festivals and international stages, including the “Netflix Is a Joke Festival,” “Rogue Island Comedy Festival” and clubs … Read more

Chad “Shorty” McDaniel — More Than Breaks

The morning routine of a champion often begins in the quiet hours before the world wakes up. For Chad “Shorty” McDaniel, the day starts long before the sun rises, much to the playful chagrin of his wife of nearly twenty-three years. Moving through his home, McDaniel relies on a seamless blend of tailored accessibility and … Read more

Ashley Fiolek — Old and New Friends

It’s getting closer and closer to summer time and luckily that means more ride time! A few of my friends from Virginia came down to Florida for the Daytona supercross so that we could hang out and ride together. They wound up bringing their trailer and bikes and just “camped” out at my house. My … Read more

Oompa Loompas File Class Action ADA Suit Against Wonka Corporation 

The Oompa Loompa workers of the Willy Wonka Chocolate Factory have filed a class action suit against their employer, the Wonka corporation. The Loompas allege a host of disability and labor violations, claiming requests for reasonable accommodations are ignored, harassing behavior is common, pay is discriminatory, and the factory is wildly out of code with … Read more

Long Haul Paul — What Goes Round, Comes Around

My October column, Canadian Kindness, was about my experiences having a breakdown in Canada and the people who were eager to help me continue on my way. My misfortune turned perfect strangers into heroes and friends who I plan to go out of my way to visit just for fun this year.  In full disclosure, … Read more

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