Considering the Future With a Spinal Cord Injury
Chris Tango describes his concerns about the future, and how he's making plans to continue living well with a spinal cord injury.
Why I Travel on My Own With a Disability
Eamon Wood explains why he loves to travel solo with a disability.
What I Wish People Understood About Parents With Disabilities
Emma White addresses common misconceptions about parents with disabilities.
Why I Don’t Let Adversity Define My Life After Spinal Cord Injury
Scott Fedor shares how he has learned not to let adversity define him after a spinal cord injury.
When I Realized I Don't Need to Walk to Be Happy
Paige Welborn shares the story of her spinal cord injury and how she has come to realize she can be happy as a wheelchair user and keep enjoying her life.
How My Husband’s Relationship With Our Daughter Evolved After His Spinal Cord Injury
Kristen Sachs shares how she watched her daughter accept her husband after his spinal cord injury, and how their father/daughter relationship evolved.
When I Realized a Wheelchair Doesn't Mean 'Giving Up'
Mariah Hillis describes her feelings surrounding getting her first wheelchair.
My Daughter's 'Summer of Serendipity' After a Spinal Cord Injury
Cindy Kolbe shares notable moments from her daughter's life after a spinal cord injury.
Why We Must 'Be Fearless' as Disabled People Searching for Employment
Susan Wood describes her challenges trying to find a job due to using a wheelchair, and offers suggestions to improve employment for people with disabilities.
When I Worried About My Daughter's Future With a Spinal Cord Injury
Cindy Kolbe recalls her daughter entering high school just a few months after having a spinal cord injury, and how she gradually stopped worrying needlessly about her daughter's future.
How Being a Paralympic Athlete Changed My Daughter's Life
Cindy Kolbe shares her daughter's experiences competing in adaptive swimming, including the Paralympic Games.
Is It True That 'Anything Is Possible' With a Disability?
Cindy Kolbe describes her struggles to see that her daughter could still have a great life after a spinal cord injury, and how her daughter taught her anything is possible.
The Wheelchair Travel Challenge I Never Expected
Cindy Kolbe and her Paralympic athlete daughter Beth encounter an unexpected travel challenge when Beth's wheelchair gets a flat tire.
'The Diamond That Withstood Pressure': The Story of Emeka Nnaka
After becoming paralyzed during a football game, former player Emeka Nnaka is grateful for the positive impact the injury had on his life.
How My Daughter Helped Me Move Forward After I Caused Her Spinal Cord Injury
Cindy lived with terrible guilt after falling asleep at the wheel; the accident left her daughter Beth with a spinal cord injury. It was Beth who helped her move forward.
The Opportunity 'Me Before You' Misses to Change the World
Author Leesa Freeman discusses how books and movies have the power to change the world, and how the author of "Me Before You" missed that opportunity.
A Mom's Response to 'Me Before You' and #BetterDeadThanDisabled
Mother of a daughter who's a quadriplegic from a spinal cord injury responds to the controversy around the movie "Me Before You."
Why Luck Is Just One Part of the Story Regarding My Spinal Cord Issues
A woman explains why issues with her spinal cord involve more than just luck.
How the Wheelchair Games Helped My Daughter 'See the Possibilities' After Spinal Cord Injury
A teenage girl discovers adaptive sports after her spinal cord injury.
What I Learned About Caregiving After My Daughter's Spinal Cord Injury
A mother describes how she learned the art of caregiving after her daughter's spinal cord injury.
5 Things I Wish I Had Known After My Daughter's Spinal Cord Injury
A mom shares advice she wishes she had heard after her daughter's spinal cord injury.
The 2-Letter Word That Was the Key to My Recovery After a Spinal Cord Injury
A man shares the mantra that has helped him in his recovery from a spinal cord injury.
A Letter to the Late Dana Reeve, From Eric LeGrand's Mother
A Letter to the Late Dana Reeve, From Eric LeGrand's Mother
When You’re Striving to Make Your Story Come Full Circle After a Life-Altering Accident
On a perfect spring morning two and a half years ago, I was in Chicago for a business trip. As I was about to walk out the office door to
Disabled Woman Describes Negative Tinder Experience as ‘Kind of Amazing’
Kristen Parisi, 30, chatted with Cosmopolitan about her experience on Tinder, and while she’s no longer on the dating app, she tells the magazine she’s grateful for some of the negative
Girl in Wheelchair Wears ‘Kardashian Kids’ Clothing in Fashion Editorial
Hooligans magazine teamed up with the Kardashian family’s clothing brand, “Kardashian Kids” for a new fashion editorial featuring a girl in a wheelchair. It was the first time modeling for
Project Empowers People With Spinal Cord Injuries Through Photography
When someone endures a spinal cord injury, his or her life can dramatically change in an instant. A broken spinal cord may result in paralysis and, in some cases, the person
The Artist Behind the Painting J.K. Rowling Just Called Out on Twitter
Henry Fraser is an artist and inspirational speaker living in the U.K. When he was 17 years old, he went on a vacation with some friends in Portugal and took an ill-fated
Watch a Spinal Cord Injury Patient Demonstrate an Invention That Could Help People Relearn to Walk
Ekso Bionics developed an exoskeletal system that can help stroke and spinal cord injury patients walk again, Live Science reported. Called the Ekso, the device is a wearable bionic apparatus that
This Bride’s Comeback Is One of the Most Powerful Stories of My Journalism Career
Recently, KETV aired one of the most powerful stories of my career. Do I have your attention? In my 13 years here at KETV, I’ve seen some incredible things and been
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