As we step into 2025, I am excited to reflect on the similarities between Deaf and hearing cultures worldwide. Though our methods of communication may differ, the values we share – respect for identity, storytelling, and connection, are universal. By exploring these commonalities, we can see how deeply interconnected we […]
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Listen to the Article Media can make or break the way people see the world. It builds heroes, shapes perspectives and paints entire communities with a few strokes of a script. Yet for decades, disability representation has been a mix of invisibility, pity, or cliché-ridden nonsense But the world is waking up. The call for better,
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Montreal, February 20, 2025 – Air Transat, voted 2024 World’s Best Leisure Airline by Skytrax, announces the annualization of its route between Montreal and Fort-de-France, Martinique. In addition to winter flights offered up to four times a week, a summer flight is added every Saturday, from June 7 to October 25,
Air Transat annualizes its
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Suzy turns ‘nevers’ into milestones and obstacles into stepping stones Jane Fischer, author Jane and Suzy Fischer Every so often, a story walks into your life which reminds you of the power of never saying never. Jane Fischer’s is that kind of story. Jane’s life started like many others. A bright college
Love is not a language spoken the same way by all. For some, it is read in the spaces between words, in a glance that lingers, in the unspoken ease of an embrace. For others—especially those on the autism spectrum—it is a puzzle, intricate and fascinating, but frustrating in its unwritten
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When Ben Trockman enters a room, it’s with purpose and determination that’s impossible to miss. A spinal cord injury at 17 may have altered his path, but it fueled his mission to redefine what leadership looks like. Now, voted in as Evansville City Council president in January 2025, he’s not just
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The Invictus Games Vancouver Whistler 2025 will kick off in spectacular fashion on February 8, 2025, with a star-studded opening ceremony at BC Place in Vancouver. This historic event will not only mark the first-ever winter edition of the Games but will also feature an electrifying lineup of performers, including Chris
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I Am, Whistler. Photo Credit: Jeremy Allen The Invictus Games are about medals but they are also about moments. The moment when a competitor crosses the finish line against every doubt, every scar, every day they thought they’d never stand, swim, or race again. Born from a vision to honor those
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Parenting is often seen as an act of love and patience, a role that demands a lot in the face of life’s unpredictabilities but is admired by society. Yet, when a parent has a disability, society’s perception shifts. The admiration for parenthood becomes skepticism. Can they handle the physical demands? Will
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The world moves at a relentless pace. It hums with urgency, pressing in with its noise, demanding attention. For those living with a disability, the weight of daily responsibilities—appointments, accessibility struggles, societal expectations—can add an invisible layer of exhaustion. The mind, much like the body, carries tension, worry, frustration. But somewhere
Stillness in motion:
Mindfulness and meditation
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