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.
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!
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.
Betsy Bailey
Nov 18, 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.
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.
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!
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.
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.
Pamela Kalstrom
Sep 1, 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.
Kathleen Cowan
Aug 22, 20213 min read
The XVI Summer Paralympic Games in Tokyo
As excitement builds for the Summer Paralympic Games starting August 24, 2021, we take a look at the origins of this incredible competition.
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