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05/31/2026

05/28/2026

Tatyana McFadden is considered the fastest woman in the world. She has 20 Paralympic medals (including eight gold medals), 24 World Major Marathon wins including four consecutive Grand Slams (first place in Boston, Chicago, NYC and London marathons in the same year) and has broken five world records in track and field.
https://tatyanamcfadden.com/

The Fastest Woman In The World! WATCH RISING PHOENIX NOW Scroll Down For More Tatyana McFadden is considered the fastest woman in the world. She has 20 Paralympic medals (including eight gold medals), 24 World Major Marathon wins including four consecutive Grand Slams (first place in Boston, Chicago...

05/27/2026

"I really wish that there was a way for everyone to spend just one day of their life in a wheelchair," says Kevin Sullivan who was born with Arthrogryposis Multiplex Congenita (AMC), a rare muscle and joint disorder that limits mobility in his arms and legs.

The 34-year-old motivational speaker and disability rights advocate invites viewers to follow his full day — from morning to night — to see the challenges he faces and the creative ways he adapts. With the help of three caregivers and assistive technology, Kevin moves through his routines with patience and determination, whether it's eating with an adaptive feeding device, playing his favorite sport of baseball or using the restroom: “You’ve got to be comfortable with being uncomfortable," he reflects. Through his quiet strength and humor, Kevin shows how much thought and effort go into maintaining independence and keeps a positive attitude through it all: "I'm forced to stop and smell the roses."
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=j5MZOkE4ipQ

601 likes, 55 comments. "My Life in a Wheelchair | PEOPLE"

05/26/2026

Mental health and disability are not separate conversations — they are deeply intertwined. According to the CDC, adults with disabilities report experiencing frequent mental distress nearly five times as often as adults without disabilities. Yet mental health challenges in persons with disabilities (PWDs) remain poorly understood, underdiagnosed, and undertreated. The field that addresses this gap is psychopathology in disability — a specialized area of study that examines how mental health conditions develop, present, and must be managed differently when a person is also living with a disability.
https://psychology.town/psychosocial-issues-in-disability/psychopathology-mental-health-disabilities/

Explore psychopathology in disability: mental health conditions, diagnosis, and support for people with disabilities. Learn key terms and challenges.

05/25/2026

In the U.S., adults with disabilities report experiencing higher levels of mental distress than those without disabilities. While it would be easy to assume this correlation is down to the disabilities themselves, this would be a narrow-minded view.

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While pain, fatigue, and functional limitations can contribute to mental health challenges, the deeper issue often lies in how disabled people are treated by society. Inaccessibility, stigma, isolation, and the constant need to ‘prove’ a disability all take a toll, emotionally and mentally.

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In this article, we look to explore these factors in more depth, outline the common mental health conditions that disabled people face, discuss the types of support people with disabilities need, and how those with both visible and invisible disabilities can own their experience and advocate for themselves.
https://www.resiliencelab.us/thought-lab/disabilities-mental-health

Stay up to date with in-demand topics written by Cerebral therapists.

05/25/2026

05/23/2026

Keeping little ones busy can be a full-time job, so it's always useful to have ideas on-hand for fun activities that you can do together. The best way for children to learn, no matter their abilities, is through play. Play is all about discovery — and having fun. Here are 10 stimulating activities that you can do indoors with your child. Be patient, listen and enjoy spending time and learning together!
https://www.unicef.org/parenting/child-care/10-playful-educational-activities-children-disabilities
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Fun at-home moments for learning

05/22/2026

A world where every person with a disability finds hope, dignity, and their place in the body of Christ.
https://joniandfriends.org/

Joni and Friends envisions a world where every person with a disability finds hope, dignity, and their place in the body of Christ.

05/21/2026