Torsten Gross Welcome to the adaptive sports edition of Accessible Journeys. As someone who frequently tests the limits of their life insurance policy, it feels fitting to share my personal experiences with you. That said, I must admit I was initially hesitant to accept the role of guest editor. Why? Because […]
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By Jan Bonville Adventure connotes exotic locales and extreme feats. Some of the people featured in this issue do all that, and more. More, because their exploits are in face of tremendous challenge due to disability. But then, our community is all about redefining the narrative on disability. This issue epitomizes
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How do we choose holiday locations that have meaning beyond a romance novel on the beach? When it comes to vacation planning, sometimes relaxation in the sun and escaping deep into the pages of your book with an occasional nap is the best plan. Some travelers might prefer an adrenaline rush
The purpose of travel
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Eye of hurricane from space. One day I decided to change my laundry detergent. Hardly worth a mention, yet it was. The ad for Tru Earth’s zero-waste detergent strips caught my undivided attention and my one-year subscription. Leading up to that moment, I shrank from the task of saving the planet.
Saving Our Planet Takes Live Action
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By Oren Divon, CMO at Pluro web accessibility pluro.ai In today’s digital age, web accessibility has become a critical aspect of website development and maintenance. Ensuring that all users, regardless of their disabilities, can access and navigate websites is not just a legal obligation but a moral imperative. However, a common
Ongoing accessibility is essential even after a website goes live
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Boxing is a tale as old as time but what if I told you the most compelling boxer wasn’t found under bright arena lights, but in the heart of a small Italian gym, driven not by glory but by the sheer will to survive and inspire? Meet Leo, a man whose
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Pushing through discomfort, finding ways around barriers and establishing new norms is something that the AJ community does all the time, and without a lot of complaint. So, even though life can be difficult at times, it’s always made easier, and better by our contributors. This issue provides the vantage point
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Monica Gartner, Medical Recipient in Coast Mental Health’s Courage To Come Back Awards From the day she was born, Monica Gärtner has faced challenges most could not imagine. She has a very rare bone disease called Osteogenesis Imperfecta, causing her bones to break easily. As a result, she has had over
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Lily at Zoo to You, Paso Robles, California [Click here to read the digital magazine version of Lily’s conversation with Angela Lynn] Hello, I’m Lily Yu, a Deaf Travel Content Creator and Blogger based in Riverside, California, USA. As a first-generation Asian American, I proudly embrace my cultural heritage. My parents,
I am Aimee Huxley, a keen disability advocate and content creator, living with visual impairment and PTSD. In December 2023, I decided to unmask on social media after living 3 years of my life downplaying and trying to hide my disabilities. My goal in doing so, was to empower and support
Aimee’s tips for travelling with a guide dog
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