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When Joshua Dvorkin wheeled alongside Rick Hansen, he had a broken leg. He showed up anyway.It was 2011, the 25th anniversary of the Man In Motion World Tour, and the Toronto street was buzzing with...
Laetitia Mfamobani was born by a lake and raised close to the sea. “Water is something that has always calmed me,” she said. As a child, her family would take a boat to an island where her mother...
Agape is a word meaning unconditional love; this sentiment is at the heart of the purpose of Agape Table, a nonprofit organization in Winnepeg, Manitoba that seeks to serve its community through a...
In a time when diversity, equity, and inclusion is being questioned and quietly defunded, a building in the United States stands as a singular counterargument.The Tom and Ruth Harkin Center in Des...
Whistler Blackcomb welcomes over two million visitors per year, offering a wide array of activities year-round that show off the beautiful mountain landscape in the area. Ensuring that everyone, no...
Accessible travel is built on the idea that every person deserves the chance to explore the world. A truly inclusive trip is not about a single feature; it requires a complete and thoughtful system...
After Marjorie Aunos sustained a spinal cord injury, one of her first hopes was to return to something beautifully ordinary: a shopping trip to buy clothing for her 16-month-old son. The outing was...
For over four decades, King Charles III has been a supporter of charitable causes, using his royal platform to drive forward organizations that serve the greater good. From environmental...
A sign on Colin Reid’s office door at the Surrey School District sums up his approach to students and colleagues.It reads: Hello. Much like many of the students we support, there are things about me...