Sochi

Tiny Catalyst Changes Hollywood

04/04/14 - Disability in the Media, Featured Blogger of the Month, Guest Blogger, Inspiring People - 0 Comments

On Sunday, March 16, 2014 the Paralympics ended in Sochi, Russia, but one athlete went from the Paralympics to the dance floor. Recently, Amy Purdy, a double-amputee joined this season’s cast of “Dancing With the Stars”. As a person with a disability, I was excited that…

Sochi Paralympics Ends: Love For New Sport Begins

03/19/14 - Disability in the Media, Events, Featured Blogger of the Month, Guest Blogger, Inspiring People, Uncategorized - 2 Comments

Although the Sochi Paralympics have ended, the excitement continues for many of the sports featured in Sochi. We’ve kept our eyes on the events this winter and one sport we were really excited about is sled hockey! Played like regular hockey but with a few…

5 Athletes to Watch at the 2014 Winter Paralympic Games

02/20/14 - Awards, Disability in the Media, Education, Events, Guest Blogger, Inspiring People, Uncategorized, Veterans, Wheelchair Users - 3 Comments

It’s that time again. The time when the best athletes in the world gather in one place to celebrate the best aspects of sport and humanity. Yes, it’s the Olympics–Winter Olympics, of course. But it’s not just the regular Olympics we’re interested in. We’ve got…