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Drew Sato
By Drew Sato October 06, 2025

What living with cerebral palsy means to me

My name is Drew Sato, and I have cerebral palsy, but honestly, that’s probably the least interesting thing about me. I’m comical, witty, personable, curious, talented, and most importantly—sassy (with just a side of CP). My condition makes me unique and results in me navigating life differently than those in the...

Samson Midigo working in the office Samson Midigo working in the office
Samson Midigo
By Samson Midigo October 02, 2025

Re-entering the world I left behind: 3 steps to coping with hearing loss

I wasn’t born deaf. I went to bed one evening in October 2004 and woke up deaf two weeks later. My life drifted...

Karly Moller-Buck on the basketball court at PCYC Muswellbrook Karly Moller-Buck on the basketball court at PCYC Muswellbrook
Amber Griffin
By Amber Griffin July 31, 2025

Karly’s Journey: From volunteer to leading disability advocate and role model

Living with cerebral palsy and reliant on a wheelchair, 30-year-old Karly Moller-Buck has never let her disability...

A DeafBlind woman holding hands with her guide, wearing clourful wigs as they dance together during a Kagoshima Ohara Festival. A DeafBlind woman holding hands with her guide, wearing clourful wigs as they dance together during a Kagoshima Ohara Festival.
Aqeel Qureshi
By Aqeel Qureshi July 24, 2025

Changing attitudes starts with inclusion: disability belongs in public life

There’s something powerful about simply being seen. When persons with disabilities are included in everyday life,...

boy lying on beige recliner hospital bed boy lying on beige recliner hospital bed
Sheryl Wright
By Sheryl Wright July 08, 2025

Mesothelioma diagnosis? Here are 5 things you need to know

Understanding mesothelioma detection can empower you when dealing with this scary diagnosis. Different checks...

Gregg and his daughter, Kailey, pose alongside the Agile Offroad team, everyone smiling and wearing matching black company T-shirts. They stand together outside the Agile Offroad warehouse beneath a prominent orange-and-black logo sign, accented by decorative metal cactus sculptures. Gregg and his daughter, Kailey, pose alongside the Agile Offroad team, everyone smiling and wearing matching black company T-shirts. They stand together outside the Agile Offroad warehouse beneath a prominent orange-and-black logo sign, accented by decorative metal cactus sculptures.
Gregg Pappas
By Gregg Pappas June 27, 2025

“Roam On”: The story behind deaf roamer

I didn’t set out to build a brand. I set out to survive a storm. When Hurricane Irma swept through Florida, I...

Rafaela Cristina Hoffmann Correa with her husband Andre and children, Luiza and Benjamin during the Blue Service at Abba Church Marlboro in Massachusetts Rafaela Cristina Hoffmann Correa with her husband Andre and children, Luiza and Benjamin during the Blue Service at Abba Church Marlboro in Massachusetts
Rafaela
By Rafaela Cristina HC May 22, 2025

Accessible travel: A journey of inclusion and empathy for neurodivergent families

Traveling is often described as a journey of discovery, but for families with autistic children, it is first and...

Woman with autism with mascot at Fraser Sensory Event at the MN Twins Game Woman with autism with mascot at Fraser Sensory Event at the MN Twins Game
Diane Cross
By Diane Cross May 21, 2025

Autism is lifelong—Our acceptance must be too

Autism has received increased attention recently, resulting in the rise of harmful misinformation about the autism community. As misinformation continues to spread, it's more important than ever that we come together to reinforce and amplify our commitment to acceptance. While we must begin with awareness, it’s knowledge that leads...

Nikki interacting with a therapy dog Nikki interacting with a therapy dog
Samantha Spandau
By Samantha Spandau May 13, 2025

Beyond awareness – Developmentally disabled people need protection

While our society has made strides towards inclusivity and change, developmentally disabled individuals remain a vulnerable population. Although there are facilities and group homes throughout the state of Florida that offer housing to those with developmental disabilities, many of them that receive government funding are just houses...