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Matt Maxey — DEAFinitely Dope

Matt Maxey is a trailblazing sign language interpreter, motivational speaker, panelist and workshop organizer who serves as a powerful advocate for diverse representation. Already known for his unique skill in visually interpreting popular hip-hop songs, Maxey skyrocketed to mainstream popularity when he was selected to tour with Grammy Award-winning artist Chance the Rapper. Bringing music … Read more

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Josh Turek, Shooting for the U.S. Senate

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People with disabilities make up the largest minority group in the United States, representing between 20% – 25% of the population depending on who is counting. Yet the U.S. Senate and House of Representatives combined have less than 2% representation from individuals identified as having a disability. Iowa State Senator Josh Turek is aiming to … Read more

Brittany is sitting on the ground cross-legged with her husband, Rich, and their dog, Atlas, in between them. Both Rich and Brittany are smiling and wearing white shirts and jeans. Rich has fair skin, short dark blonde hair, and green eyes. Atlas is a medium-sized bernedoodle that is black, white, and brown. A forest and small pond are in the background.

Brittany Palmer — A Venture in Life and Venture Capital

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Venture capital (VC) plays a vital role in developing new technologies and supporting the growing space of disability innovations. Bringing their lived experience to the world of venture capital are Brittany and Rich Palmer, a husband-and-wife team who run Adaptation Ventures, a venture capital fund dedicated to early-stage, disability-centric innovations. Brittany, who was born with … Read more

Medical Marijuana — ADA and Federal–State Policy Conflicts

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Jack Humburg, Pamela Williamson, and Barry A. Whaley from the Southeast ADA Center Many people have questions about using medical marijuana (cannabis) and the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), a federal law. Marijuana use is legal in many states, and sometimes it is prescribed for medical use. With ongoing changes in drug laws at the … Read more

Traveling Man

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“Up with the sun, gone with the wind.” Like many people who spend their lives traveling, I live and breathe many of Bob Seger’s lyrics. “Out to the road, out ‘neath the stars Feeling the breeze, passin’ the cars” I just returned from my biggest motorcycle trip so far this year. I rode 8,300 miles. … Read more

Dr. Thomas Flynn— AIDS Through the Eyes of an Ophthalmologist

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During the 1980s and 1990s, Dr. Thomas Flynn worked as an ophthalmologist and retina specialist in New York City. Looking for the most difficult job he could find, Dr. Flynn ran toward patients who were going blind while dying with AIDS (Acquired Immune Deficiency Syndrome), which is caused by HIV (Human Immunodeficiency Virus). At the … Read more

Unbound Film — Disabled Artists Created One Continuous Dance

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A lifelong love of dance became the foundation for Sara Nesson’s film, “Unbound.” With the help of producer Kim Warner from Unfixed Media, Nesson set out to create a project that transcends movement to explore community, personal expression and the beauty of working within physical limits. The film features an interconnected, chain-style dance that brings … Read more

Ray McAllister: Acrobatics Without Barriers

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Blind athletes across disciplines, from extreme swimmer Gerrard Gosens to elite climber Erik Weihenmayer and soccer player Oseas De Leon, share a common message: young people who are blind need more opportunities in physical education. Ray McAllister, a burgeoning acrobatics artist, adds his voice to that call. His unlikely journey into partner acrobatics highlights how … Read more

“But You Don’t Look Sick!” — New Study Reveals Most of Body on Inside

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A groundbreaking new study on the human body is reshaping the landscape of modern medicine. The prestigious medical research institute Money Wasted on Objectively Obvious Observations (MWOOOO) has confirmed that skin and exterior surfaces make up approximately 15% of the human body, while the remaining 85% consists of everything else on the inside. Additionally, MWOOOO … Read more

Josh Turek Issue Crossword Puzzle

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