Like many people with autism, Andrew D’Eri had a hard time finding a job. Then, his father, a veteran entrepreneur, and older brother, who had recently finished business school, had an idea: What if they opened business employed mostly by people with autism? “We wanted to build … an example big and bold and out […]
“Paul Smith, born in 1921 with severe spastic cerebral palsy, learned to use a standard typewriter to create beautiful pictures that from a distance resemble fine pencil or pastel drawings. Paul died in Roseburg, Oregon in 2007.” -Via YouTube
A Truly Uplifting Story Randy Lewis has an incredible story to tell. “It’s the tale of how a man who led logistics at America’s largest drug-store chain, supporting it as it grew from 1,600 to 8,000 outlets with the most advanced logistics network in its sector, did so while giving job opportunities to thousands of disabled […]
Dave Flowers is a local hero making a huge difference. The Dave Flowers Foundation was established for the purpose of providing critical support to veterans underserved by current public and private veteran support programs. The Dave Flowers Foundation is focused primarily on veterans of WWII, the Korean Conflict, and the Vietnam Conflict. The service area […]
“Being brave is not supposed to be easy.” Sam Berns gave this speech just before he passed away. This particular quote is one of many that I will always remember. If you have not already watched this video about Sam’s philosophy for a happy life or his documentary, “Life According to Sam”, I would encourage […]
Watch and Share this sweet story. Honest and compassionate, this little girl and her sweet family will inspire you to give love without holding back.
“Eric Hernandez dreamed of playing football and scoring a touchdown. Gateway (Aurora, Colo.) head coach Ashour Peera wanted to help Hernandez fulfill his dream, but he would have to work for it. “I wanted to help bring his dream to fruition, but I told him he couldn’t play if he didn’t practice with us,” Peera […]
A hero is gone but never forgotten. Jon O’Conner lived an honorable life and will be missed by many. For those that knew him, he was “always the most gentle voice in the room — that didn’t mean he backed down or took a back seat –but it had the consequence of him being heard. […]
39-year old blind DC-resident Pat Leahy is pursuing his bodybuilding dreams. About Pat Leahy via BlindLifter.com It takes strength, courage, and dedication to compete in bodybuilding. It takes an extraordinary person to compete blind. Nothing can stop award-winning 39-year old blind DC-resident Pat Leahy from pursuing his bodybuilding dreams. “Blind Lifter” is an upcoming documentary about […]