Mustafa Rfat, shares with us his powerful journey as a refugee living with a disability. Through the dual trauma came an opportunity for connection, friendship and advocacy. He welcomes us with new eyes to see both the challenges and the full potential that is part of the larger human story.
Continue Reading →Naturalist docent blind tour leader whose loss of vision reawakened the gift of giving to others. His teaching and guidance has expanded our appreciation of the natural world beyond vision to encompass all our senses.
Continue Reading →Illustrious violinist and congenital amputee, whose passion for music, support of family and ability to think out of the box, helped him recognize opportunities, where many saw barriers. As a disability advocate and founder of the Music Inclusion Program in Boston he is also supporting others to flourish.
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Haskell Small an accomplished pianist and stroke survivor through his belief and perseverance, further reinforced by his family and physical therapist Jan Dommerholt, exemplify the ability to excel and celebrate life. He accomplished this on his terms, despite the collective doubt.
Continue Reading →Marcus Engel and his physician Dr. Tim Jones share a powerful connection that has touched both of their lives and has endured to this day. In his freshman year of college, while driving Marcus was broadsided by another vehicle. He sustained significant trauma that resulted in becoming legally blind and crushing every bone in his face. Marcus required significant reconstructive surgery, rehabilitation and most of all being seen as a “whole person”.
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Lizz & Dave exemplify the power of true partnership in rehab and the importance of human connection.
Lizz Cassler who is a traumatic brain injury survivor of 15 years with speech therapist Dave Anders share their story as partners together on this rehab voyage. Lizz now offers her wisdom, care and lived experience to other TBI patients who are just embarking on their journey as a member of the team at On With Life.
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Penny Phelan traumatic brain injury survivor and artist, illustrate along with her occupational therapist and fellow artist at Paint A Miracle that beyond the standard rehab process, it is through community which honors our full potential, we can thrive.
Continue Reading →Devoted family man & avid golfer shares his remarkable story of rehab and life after a traumatic brain injury. Along with the support of his family, his film maker son has chronicled this journey. With their love, Tod has arrived at a place of acceptance, new awareness and a life devoted to making a difference for those living with a brain injury.
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Shelly Propson Tyshka shares her story about her father, Dr. Propson, who was a Traumatic Brain Injury survivor. He lost most of his vision and found art and painting opened up a new world for him. He helped to bring his love of art to his community through Paint a Miracle studio which first opened in 2002. The studio continues to thrive and provide programs and possibilities for those of us with disabilities and other challenges to explore the arts ...
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