Emmett Kyoshi Wilson, Jeremiah Josey, Chelsea Werner, Sydney Mesher and Mike Schultz are making sure they’re seen in industries where they weren’t always visible.
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Meet these advocates who are changing the face of disability representation
Sydney Mesher is breaking barriers in the professional dance industry
Synder Mesher is a professional dancer and the first Radio City Rockette with a visible disability.
Paralympic medalist coaches toddler’s first walk with prosthetic leg
Eight-time medalist Blake Leeper filmed himself rooting for a toddler’s first walk with a prosthetic.
Blind skateboarder shares how the sport has made him stronger: ‘I love how hard it is’
Justin Bishop lost most of his sight at age 25.
Quadriplegic stands up from wheelchair for first time in 1,220 days: ‘An inspiration’
Robert Paylor suffered a catastrophic neck injury in 2017. But he hasn’t given up on walking again someday.
Tony Hawk praised online after renaming iconic trick: ‘What a guy’
Tony Hawk is changing the name of a 40-year-old trick to properly honor a fellow skating legend.
This paralyzed athlete is defying the odds
Though Evan Lalanne became paralyzed in 2016, he doesn’t let that stop him from enjoying life.