Toddler With Spina Bifida Lights Up When She Gets Barbie That Looks Just Like Her.
The days when all Barbie dolls looked the same are long gone. For many years, people complained that the classic blonde dolls displayed unrealistic body...
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High School Wrestler Helps Teen Who Can’t Walk Win His 1st Match.
Corinne Sanders |
Feb 18, 2020
Nothing can keep Kyle Bratcher from his love for sports – not even cancer. The teen from Del City, Oklahoma, grew up playing baseball and...
Read moreAfter 6 Yrs In Jail Adoption Program, Dog In Wheelchair Finds Perfect Forever Home.
Ashley Ziegler |
Feb 6, 2020
The Gwinnett Jail Dogs Program in Georgia allows certain inmates to serve as foster parents for pups so they'll be ready for adoption. In 2014,...
Read moreDetermined Golden Retriever Refuses To Let Wheelchair Stop Him From Taking A Swim.
Corinne Sanders |
Feb 4, 2020
One of the most inspiring things about dogs is their resilience. Lion the golden retriever is a perfect example. The 11-year-old sweetheart from Rio de...
Read moreFriends Help Paralyzed Groom Share “Magical” 1st Dance With His Bride.
Corinne Sanders |
Feb 3, 2020
The first dance is a rite of passage for most newlyweds. But for Chance Veazey, it was also inspiring testament to the power of friendship....
Read moreNew Netflix Show Starring Kids With Disabilities Teaches Lesson On Inclusion.
Corinne Sanders |
Jan 17, 2020
We live in a diverse world, but that's not always reflected in what we see on TV. Only 3.1 percent of regular broadcast shows feature...
Read moreTeacher Goes Extra Mile To Help Student In Wheelchair Learn To Jump Rope.
Beverly L. Jenkins |
Jan 16, 2020
Everyone has different needs, so to be a good teacher, people have to get creative. Lauren Watts of Fort Mill, South Carolina, is a great...
Read more17-Yr-Old With Brittle Bone Disease Inspires Countless Children In Hospital.
Beverly L. Jenkins |
Dec 31, 2019
If you've ever seen an advertisement for Shriners Hospitals for Children, you've probably "met" Alec Cabacungan of Chicago. Over the years, Alec has become the...
Read moreWoman Who Can’t Walk And Blind Man Work Together To Experience Nature In Epic Way.
Ashley Ziegler |
Dec 28, 2019
Trevor Hahn spent his life enjoying the outdoors, playing sports, and hiking. When glaucoma took his sight five years ago, he thought that would be...
Read moreSchool Deputy Plans Surprise Birthday Party For Disabled Girl Before Her Surgery.
Ashley Ziegler |
Dec 27, 2019
Earlier this year, Brittny and Zachary Moriarty packed up their family and moved from Indiana to Florida in order to be nearby a specialized medical...
Read more12-Yr-Old Uses Legos To Build Custom Wheelchair For Rescue Puppy With 2 Legs.
Corinne Sanders |
Dec 25, 2019
Special needs animals deserve a loving home just as much as any other pet. But whoever abandoned Gracie certainly hadn't seen her worth. Sure, the...
Read moreWoman Disabled By Mystery Illness Discovers New Ways To Pursue Passion For Nature.
Ashley Ziegler |
Dec 16, 2019
When life takes something away from us, it can be incredibly difficult to come to terms with our new reality. That was the case for...
Read moreTeen With Special Needs Walks For The 1st Time In 8 Yrs Thanks To Dedicated Trainer.
Ashley Ziegler |
Dec 12, 2019
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FCM-0lWOxoI&feature=emb_logo In 2011, Daniel Stein began athletically training people with special needs. He felt a calling to do it, and it didn't take long for...
Read moreBoy Who Cares For Terminally Ill Brother Gets Biggest Surprise From Radio Station.
Corinne Sanders |
Dec 3, 2019
It's a big brother's job to protect, care for, and love his younger siblings. But 11-year-old Alize of Christchurch, New Zealand, goes above and beyond...
Read moreFriends Carry Man With Muscular Dystrophy Up 5,800-Ft Mountain To Fulfill His Dream.
Ashley Ziegler |
Nov 29, 2019
Hiking a steep mountain trail isn't for the faint of heart. It requires physical strength and a determined mind... or a wonderful group of friends....
Read moreRival Youth Football Teams Join Forces To Help Wheelchair-Bound Player Score Touchdown.
Beverly L. Jenkins |
Nov 26, 2019
Feeling included is a big reason why some kids are drawn to sports. This is especially important for kids like 8-year-old Karter Gardenhire, whose Spina...
Read moreWoman With Spinal Muscular Atrophy Shares Moment She Finds Out She Passed Bar Exam.
Corinne Sanders |
Nov 25, 2019
Gratitude is something we can always use more of, but that doesn't mean it comes easily, especially when we face difficulties that are out of...
Read morePawn Shop Owner Gifts 580 Motorized Wheelchairs To People With Disabilities.
Beverly L. Jenkins |
Nov 8, 2019
You never know what kind of treasure you'll find in a pawn shop. Vietnam War veteran Philip Pavone runs the A-Z Pawn Shop in Norwich,...
Read moreAfter Living In Florida For 20 Yrs, 93-Yr-Old Takes 1st Trip To Beach With Daughter.
Corinne Sanders |
Oct 3, 2019
Howard Fisher has enjoyed many experiences throughout his life. But dipping his toes into the Gulf of Mexico wasn't one of them. Despite living in...
Read more“The Man Who Shot Me Saved My Life.” Paralyzed Man Uses Fitness To Inspire Others.
Beverly L. Jenkins |
Sep 16, 2019
When something terrible happens to us, it can be all too easy to get lost in grief and self-pity. Wesley Hamilton experienced this in 2012...
Read moreBYU Players Help Biggest Fan Score Touchdown — His Reaction Is Pure Joy.
Corinne Sanders |
Sep 2, 2019
Nobody is a bigger fan of BYU football than Michael, a man with special needs and a whole lot of love for the sport. Members...
Read moreHigh School Robotics Team Helps Change Life Of Little Boy Who Couldn’t Walk.
Ashley Ziegler |
Aug 31, 2019
If you've ever met a two-year-old, you know they are curious little humans. It can be nearly impossible to keep them in a seat because...
Read moreWoman In Wheelchair Rolls Off Dock & 2 Strangers Race To Her Rescue.
Corinne Sanders |
Aug 24, 2019
It can be hard to see the good in people when our screens play a seemingly never-ending highlight reel of the worst of humanity. But...
Read moreBrother Helps Twin Become 1st Person With Cerebral Palsy To Complete Ironman.
Corinne Sanders |
Jul 31, 2019
Peder Mondrup may not have the ability to walk or run, but that didn't stop him from achieving something many able-bodied people can't. His brother,...
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