From Sunshine to Snow: Ethan’s First Adaptive Ski Experience and Newfound Freedom
How Ethan, living with spastic paraplegia, discovered the thrill of adventure through adaptive skiing, making friends, and conquering fears.
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The 2LIV4 Tribune
The 2LIV4 Tribune is the anchor for our mission — providing a platform to champion people with disabilities by sharing stories, insights, resources, and inspiration to seek and find 2LIV4 moments and experiences.
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Betsy Bailey
Sep 95 min read
Paris 2024 Recap: Team USA’s Shining Moments at the Paralympic Games
Team USA shines at the Paris 2024 Paralympics, clinching 105 medals, breaking records, and setting the stage for LA28.
Betsy Bailey
Sep 13 min read
Weekend Highlights: Team USA’s Triumphs and Thrills at Paris 2024
Team USA dominates Paris 2024 weekend with wins in Wheelchair Rugby, Basketball, & more. Medal count climbs as they eye gold in key events.
Betsy Bailey
Aug 312 min read
Day 2 of the 2024 Paralympics: Team USA Shines in Wheelchair Basketball, Para Swimming, Struggles in Sitting Volleyball, Wheelchair Rugby
Day 2 of the Paralympics, USA comes out strong in para swimming & wheelchair basketball, struggles in sitting volleyball & wheelchair rugby.
Betsy Bailey
Aug 292 min read
Let the Paralympic Games Begin! Day 1 Highlights from Paris
Day 1 at the Paris Paralympics: Team USA shines in wheelchair rugby, basketball, and swimming. Don't miss the action!
Betsy Bailey
Aug 152 min read
2024 Paralympic Games: A Celebration of Inclusion and Excellence in Sport
Elite athletes with disabilities head to Paris for the 2024 Paralympic Games, celebrating inclusion, diversity, and excellence in sport.
Denise Fisher
May 156 min read
Learning to Live with Hearing Loss
Hearing loss is a common occurrence for aging adults. 2LIV4’s Denise Fisher shares her experience and the resources that helped her adapt.
Frank Kane
Apr 102 min read
Firing Neurons and Finding Fulfillment with Brain Injury
A chance encounter leads to new perspectives on TBI and insight into the link between brain stimulation, emotional health, and fulfillment.
Denise Fisher
Mar 284 min read
Making the Choice to Heal
After an accident while vacationing in Florida, Mike Sackey was faced with a choice that would direct the trajectory of his future.
Denise Fisher
Feb 165 min read
Faces on Design — Students and Professors Work Together to Create Custom Adaptive Devices
A college course for designing individual devices for clients with disabilities is changing expectations for academic success.
Betsy Bailey
Dec 20, 20232 min read
5 Last-Minute Gift Ideas for a Person with a Disability
Looking for the perfect last-minute gift that is thoughtful and practical for someone with a disability? Check out these 5 simple ideas!
Denise Fisher
Dec 14, 20235 min read
Ms. Wheelchair Arizona 2022, A Storyteller Encouraging Positive Change in Others
Despite a significant speech impairment, Brooke Brown's love of storytelling became a journey of making a difference in the lives of others.
Betsy Bailey
Oct 13, 20231 min read
And the Ski Spec Winners Are...
Congrats to Harlow Lilly, Ethan Nitz, Sharon Gustafson, Nate Staton, & Colleen Murphy!
Suzy Sullivan Moore
Aug 18, 20232 min read
Getting Back to Nature Again (with a Little Assistance)
Suzy Moore recounts how the Trionic Veloped has allowed her to explore the nature preserves and beaches in her home state of South Carolina.
Denise Fisher
Jul 15, 20234 min read
Overcoming Adversity to Grow Taller — Learning to Thrive After Limb Loss
How learning to thrive following limb loss revealed Roger Amaya’s true character.
Sydney Alper
Jun 22, 20233 min read
I Am Sydney and I Am Unique: Living with Chromosome 18q Deletion
Sydney Alper lives with chromosome 18q deletion. Doctors told her parents she wouldn't be able to walk or talk, but she proved them wrong.
Denise Fisher
May 18, 20233 min read
Crushing Roadblocks to Forge New Trails
After accepting life with a disability, Vernon Cargill created a path of personal development & advocacy for equal access of public trails.
Denise Fisher
Feb 17, 20236 min read
The Powerful Force of Advocacy in Living Well with a Disability: The Stories of James & Greg
Paths to success for those with disabilities are influenced by self-advocacy and support from family, friends, and the community.
Betsy Bailey
Dec 29, 20222 min read
A Holiday Gift for James, Our Latest Extreme Motus Winner!
Congrats to James on winning an Extreme Motus all-terrain wheelchair! Find out how he and his family will be using it for 2LIV4 adventures!
Gehrig Habermehl
Dec 16, 20223 min read
Don’t Sit on Your Dreams: How a U.S. Army Veteran Refuses to Take No for an Answer
A Veteran with paralysis overcomes adversity to achieve the challenging goals she sets for herself. Dianne loves to ski, kayak, and travel.
Betsy Bailey
Nov 17, 20222 min read
Congrats to Our Ski Spec Winner, Kaelyn Hamel!
We're so excited to announce that Kaelyn Hamel will soon be hitting the slopes with her family!
Denise Fisher
Oct 18, 20225 min read
The Story of Ollie — A Journey of Discovery While Raising a Child with a Disability
A young boy’s journey toward meaningful development while living with caudal regression syndrome.
Greg Cooley
Jul 26, 20223 min read
Chris Layne’s Toolbox
Chris Layne’s journey from injury to recovery, filling her toolbox, and finding the joy of advocating for herself and others along the way.
Denise Fisher
Jun 28, 20224 min read
The Hockettes: A Unified Skating Team
How a Michigan synchronized skating team integrates skaters of all abilities into their programs.
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