Media & Culture - The Nature of Ability

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Media & Culture

Power: a high voltage soccer documentary

A new feature documentary follows members of the U.S. Power Soccer team on their journey to the 2023 World Cup in Sydney, Australia.

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Disability & Identity

Sending it for Sven

Alpine skier Patrick Halgren is the undisputed rock star of the 2026 Winter Paralympics.

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Media & Culture

Winter Paralympic storylines

There is never a shortage of intriguing athletes, events, and storylines at the Paralympics.

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Access & Policy

Winter Paralympic sport classification guide

Athlete classification is one of the most unique and confusing aspects of the Paralympic Games.

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Disability & Identity

The original Quad Gods

Adaptive gamers were stunning the world of esports long before Ilia Malinin took over the 2026 Winter Olympics. American figure skater Ilia Malinin is one of the breakthrough stars of the Milano Cortina games thanks to some incredible spins and a catchy nickname, but the original “Quad God” was a

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Design & Technology

Blind fans enjoy a tactile broadcast at the Super Bowl

A group of 10 blind and low-vision fans will experience Super Bowl LX using a hand-held device that translates gameplay into vibration and sound. The innovative tech is the creation of a Seattle-based start-up called OneCourt. The company worked with the NFL and Ticketmaster to bring its device to the

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Design & Technology

Helmets are definitely cool

High Fives Foundation launched the latest version of their “Helmets are Cool” campaign to create awareness about snow sport safety. High Fives Foundation was originally founded as the "safety net" of the action sports community. The organization provides therapeutic grants to athletes who experience life-changing injuries. Crucially, the

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Media & Culture

Para swimmer leads by example

Ali Thuwit is stronger than you think. American Paralympian Ali Thuwit announced a $400,000 gift to the U.S. Olympic and Paralympic Foundation to support the next generation of para swimmers. The commitment comes in partnership with Thuwit’s foundation, Stronger Than You Think, and will provide incentive pay

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Media & Culture

Apple accessibility ad featured in prime time

College football fans got a quick lesson in accessibility when ESPN aired Apple’s latest ad campaign during the national championship game this week. The ad highlights accessibility features while college students with disabilities sing along in a joyous campus-wide musical. The film was directed by Kim Gehrig, who also

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Disability & Identity

Wheelchair rugby players get tattoos during tournament

Just when we thought wheelchair rugby couldn't possibly be more badass. The Denver Barbarians Wheelchair Rugby Club added a unique twist to their signature event. The Mile High Mayhem tournament featured a tattoo station, on-site, with custom flash designs and professional tattoo artists ready to ink players in-between