A Beautiful Spot in the Sun

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A Beautiful Spot in the Sun

As the chill in the air envelops us, we dream of warm destinations where we can relax and enjoy the warmth of the sun. I think back to my travels to Barbados. My first visit to the magical island was remarkable, as I felt like a princess! The people were so warm and welcoming! I remember having a cooking demonstration with a local woman who wanted me to see how she made curry! The best part of Barbados is the people… continuously smiling!
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Reasons Why I’m Thankful for My Disability

Over 32 years ago, I lay in a hospital bed with a metal halo screwed into my skull, immobilizing my neck. I had a C5/C6 injury due to a motor vehicle accident caused by a drunk driver. I was paralyzed from the collarbones down, parts of my arms and my hands and needed a tracheotomy to breathe.

People,arts,entertainment

Amputee model is proudly showing off her leg to inspire others to embrace their looks

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Lisa Scheer had her leg amputated as a result of bone cancer – but she refuses to let that stop her from pursuing her dreams of being an alternative model.

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Employers search for ways to support workers with young-onset dementia - Kyodo News Plus

Katsushi Oshiro, 43, a former salesman diagnosed with young-onset dementia, takes a bus to a car dealership where he works four days a week, being careful to view the route on his commute using photos and a map to avoid getting lost.

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UW-Green Bay grad defied the odds, overcame poverty and disability - Green Bay Press Gazette

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Christopher Thomas graduates from the University of Wisconsin-Green Bay on May 12, 2018. Samantha Hernandez/USA TODAY NETWORK-Wisconsin
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First Child to Receive A Bilateral Hand Transplant

Precocious 8-year-old Zion Harvey, the world's first child to receive a bilateral hand transplant earlier this summer, and charismatic little boy who captured the hearts of millions around the world, was discharged from The Children's Hospital of Philadelphia (CHOP). Earlier this summer, surgeons at CHOP joined with colleagues from Penn Medicine and Shriners Hospital for Children - Philadelphia to complete this landmark surgery