Tag: Disabilities

China Becomes a Paralympic Sled Hockey Power Behind Russian Coach

BEIJING — All the Russian athletes were kicked out of the Paralympics…

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Ukraine’s Paralympians Compete in Beijing With Heavy Hearts

ZHANGJIAKOU, China — Valerii Sushkevych, the president of Ukraine’s Paralympic committee, can…

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Meet Vasu Sojitra: The Athlete Challenging Ideas About What Is Possible

Climbing and skiing Denali in Alaska, elevation 20,310 feet, is grueling. Mountaineers…

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How Disability Advocates Are Pushing to Make Hiking More Accessible

“I wanted that self-reliance back, I wanted the safety nets removed,” he…

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Financial Planning for People With Chronic Diseases

Before she became eligible for Medicare, Deborah Rosenwinkel, who lives in Wheaton,…

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Amtrak Pays $2 Million to Passengers With Disabilities Who Faced Obstacles at Stations

Amtrak has paid more than $2 million to over 1,500 people with…

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