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.

What's a 2LIV4?

Anything that cultivates joy in daily life
The pursuit or realization of a goal, dream, or life experience
A purpose, a reason to get out of bed in the morning

From Sunshine to Snow: Ethan’s First Adaptive Ski Experience and Newfound Freedom

Denise Fisher

Oct 213 min read

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.

Faces on Design — Students and Professors Work Together to Create Custom Adaptive Devices

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

Oct 13, 20231 min read

And the Ski Spec Winners Are...

Congrats to Harlow Lilly, Ethan Nitz, Sharon Gustafson, Nate Staton, & Colleen Murphy!

Getting Back to Nature Again (with a Little Assistance)

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.

Overcoming Adversity to Grow Taller — Learning to Thrive After Limb Loss

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.

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.

The Powerful Force of Advocacy in Living Well with a Disability: The Stories of James & Greg

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.

A Holiday Gift for James, Our Latest Extreme Motus Winner!

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!

Don’t Sit on Your Dreams: How a U.S. Army Veteran Refuses to Take No for an Answer

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.

Congrats to Our Ski Spec Winner, Kaelyn Hamel!

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!

The Story of Ollie — A Journey of Discovery While Raising a Child with a Disability

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.

Deb Curren

Mar 31, 20224 min read

Choosing Positivity – Deb Curren’s Recovery Story

In 2018, Deb Curren was told she likely wouldn't walk again. But thanks to her positivity, that hasn’t kept her from enjoying retirement!

Congrats to Deb Curren — Airtime Watertime Floatsuit Winner!

Betsy Bailey

Jan 20, 20221 min read

Congrats to Deb Curren — Airtime Watertime Floatsuit Winner!

Meet one of the lucky winners of the 2LIV4/Airtime Watertime Floatsuit giveaway, Deb Curren!

Betsy Bailey

Dec 2, 20211 min read

Dallas Abilities Expo, Here We Come!

2LIV4 will be at Abilities Expo Dallas! Come learn about assistive tech, adaptive sports, accessible travel, and more!

Greg Cooley

Nov 2, 20212 min read

Falling Into an Exceptional Walker

Founder of 2LIV4 Greg Cooley talks about his journey of accepting the use of a walker and finding one that suited his wants and needs.

Find Your 2LIV4 at The Hartford Ski Spectacular

Bryan Blakely

Nov 1, 20212 min read

Find Your 2LIV4 at The Hartford Ski Spectacular

The Hartford Ski Spectacular brings people together for one of the nation’s largest winter sports festivals for people with disabilities.

Entertainment, Empowerment, and Education at Abilities Expo Phoenix

Greg Cooley

Sep 8, 20212 min read

Entertainment, Empowerment, and Education at Abilities Expo Phoenix

Come see us and get some 2LIV4 swag at Abilities Expo Phoenix from September 10 – 12, 2021.

The Impact of Adaptive Sports and Recreation

Pamela Kalstrom

Aug 31, 20214 min read

The Impact of Adaptive Sports and Recreation

Participation in adaptive sports & recreation can have a profound impact on the lives of people living with disabilities and their families.

Mom Interviews 2LIV4 Founder Greg Cooley

Pamela Kalstrom

Jul 11, 20216 min read

Mom Interviews 2LIV4 Founder Greg Cooley

Pam Kalstrom interviews her son and founder of 2LIV4 Greg Cooley about his life before and after his brain injury and why he founded 2LIV4.

Kathleen Cowan

Jun 9, 20215 min read

People First Adventure Traveler

Shannan Williams discusses her 2LIV4 passion of travel, collecting memories, and how she has managed living with cerebral palsy since birth.

Summer Camp for Kids and Adults with Disabilities

Kathleen Cowan

Jun 8, 20213 min read

Summer Camp for Kids and Adults with Disabilities

Living with a disability, you may not have had the same summer camp opportunities as your non-disabled peers. Well, this is YOUR summer!

Taking the Plunge Through Perseverance and Persistence

Greg Cooley

May 25, 20214 min read

Taking the Plunge Through Perseverance and Persistence

Hi, this is Greg Cooley, the founder of 2LIV4. Today, I wanted to share with you how I found one of my 2LIV4s — scuba diving.

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