An Artist Who Has Something in Common With Her Subjects
Rachel Handlin is possibly the first person with Down syndrome to receive an M.F.A., and one of just a few to hold a bachelor’s. Her first solo show features her…
Christopher Reeve and 6 Takeaways From the Documentary ‘Super/Man’
The new film chronicles the life of the paralyzed star, covering his friendship with Robin Williams and gut-wrenching details about his care and family.
The Quiet Collaboration Between Paralympic Athletes and Their Assistants
For competition partners who share the mutual goal of winning medals, eye contact or a simple touch can be all the communication that’s needed.
The Trials of a Paralympian Whose Disability Doesn’t Always Show
Christie Raleigh Crossley has trained for most of her life to be an Olympic swimmer. After surviving two car crashes and a brain tumor, she is finally going for gold.
Her Guide Dog Inspired Her Art, and Stars in Her Museum Show
After losing her sight in an accident, Emilie Gossiaux found meaning and art in a bond with her dog, London, celebrated at the Queens Museum.
How the Rollettes Dance Team Created a Sisterhood for Women with Disabilities
How Chelsie Hill, the founder of the Rollettes dance team in Los Angeles, created a sisterhood for women and girls with disabilities.
How a Blind Runner Trains for the New York City Marathon
Francesco Magisano intends to run the New York City Marathon on Sunday. But first, he is breaking in a new guide.
What Does It Mean to be Blind? A Writer Chronicles the Loss of His Vision.
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The French Music Maker Pone Tries to Reclaim His Lost Voice
The rap producer known as Pone, who has A.L.S., speaks through a computer that makes him sound robotic. He asked a comic impersonator to try to recapture his distinctive sound.
An Unlikely Fiddler’s Dream
Michael Cleveland was born blind and mostly deaf. That was only the beginning of his journey to become one of modern bluegrass’s most compelling musicians.