Disability

Stories about amazing individuals overcoming disabilities both visible and invisible.

The Bionic Indiana Jones Who Wants To Make Prosthetics Available To Everyone

After losing his right leg in an off-roading accident, National Geographic explorer Albert Lin has set off on a new adventure to bring prosthetics to all
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Boxing Is My Pain Pill

After a shooting left him in a wheelchair, boxing champ Leo Samarelli won’t stop punching until the Paralympics and beyond.
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With A Heart Full Of Hostas

Josh Spece’s work as a greenhouse owner and accessible gardening advocate has roots in a wheelchair-friendly, raised-bed garden.
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Climbing To Heal

Nikki Bradley, an Irish climber and cancer survivors who scales mountains and glaciers with a crutch, has come a long way from being ashamed of her disability.
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Free Flying Over Mountains With Quadriplegia

A paragliding accident left Joe Stone paralyzed from the chest down. But he's still flying. He has to.
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For The Win: The Perils Of A Blind Show Jumper

After losing most of her vision, Wren Blae Zimmermann decided it was the perfect time to pursue her dream of becoming a competitive show jumper.
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The Explorer Proving Travel Can Be Accessible To Everyone

As a wheelchair user, traveling isn't easy for Cory Lee Woodward. But that just makes him more appreciative of the world's beauty.
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