


A Conversation With A Volunteer Vaccine Advocate
Felisa Hilbert, RN, witnessed babies dying because their mothers couldn’t get them immunized. Through a United Nations’ program called Shot@Life, she’s now saving their lives.

How VR Is Helping Autistic Kids Make Sense Of The World
Critics say VR teaches kids to be asocial. But one company is using virtual reality to teach special needs kids how to better interact with others.

How ‘There She Goes’ Creator Shaun Pye Adapted Life As A Special Needs Parent To TV
Pye's daughter Joey has a rare undiagnosed chromosomal disorder, which served as a basis for the new BBC dramedy.

This Hockey Team For Disabled Kids Is The Coolest One Around
When Isaiah Granet was 12, he started a hockey team for kids with developmental disabilities. 6 years later, the San Diego Chill is still going strong.

The Disabled Dog Whisperer Finding Service Dogs For Kids In Need
With Sunny, a German/Belgian shepherd mix by her side, Tabitha Bell is helping kids who can't afford service dogs find a companion.

The Magic Healing Power Of A Miniature Therapy Horse
Who says Magic isn't real? This special therapy horse has provided comfort to terminally ill children, and the victims of the Sandy Hook and Pulse Nightclub.

Regaining Sight Of Her Happiness After Blindness
Losing her vision from occult macular degeneration could easily have placed Ashley J. Smith in a downward spiral. Instead, she chose joy.

Yes, You Can Get Lyme Disease From Ticks in Winter
Cold climes don’t stop some species of ticks from actively gorging on us and our pets. Here's how to protect yourself.

How Writing A Heroine With Autism Helped This Novelist Understand Her Own Asperger’s
Helen Hoang’s debut book, The Kiss Quotient, paints a refreshing and sincere portrayal of a heroine with Asperger’s syndrome.
Folks is an online magazine dedicated to telling the stories of remarkable people who refuse to be defined by their health issues. By sharing the experiences of these individuals, we hope to change people’s notions about what it means to be ‘normal’.
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