Benjamin Galagan shares his journey after a life-changing injury and the challenges navigating the transition from high school to post-secondary education. Through his story, Ben highlights the crucial role of disability support made in the success of pursuing his university degree.

Tom Landy was four years old when he became the youngest Canadian to ever receive a motorized wheelchair. Since then, he's been through the process many times, but his latest has been delayed significantly. His story underscores the importance of listening to lived experiences to ensure efficient support systems for people with disabilities.

Sam Dunsiger faced cumbersome accommodations processes in his post-secondary experience, driving him towards a career dedicated to improving and advocating for accessible learning environments for all.

Cristina Waldner takes us through her experience navigating self-advocacy and post-secondary education with spinal muscular atrophy (SMA). Through the journey, she learns to prioritize self-care and navigate microaggressions, finding solace in life's simple joys.

We’re looking for Manitobans with disabilities to share their stories, insights, and opinions through this paid opportunity! Explore possible aims to educate, entertain and inform, with an emphasis on sharing and representing those from the disability or Deaf and hard of hearing communities.

Sarah Anderson shares her experience, shedding light on oftentimes humiliating forms of ableism faced by individuals with disabilities. It emphasizes the importance of empathy and awareness, urging readers to rethink their assumptions and approach situations with knowledge, kindness and understanding.

Audrey Kilbreath shares her personal journey of living with bipolar disorder and navigating the workplace. Her story highlights the importance of understanding, accommodation, and open dialogue about mental health. Audrey’s experiences shed light on the challenges of balancing productivity with self-care.

Alex Masse explores how the digital world empowers individuals with disabilities, providing them with opportunities for connection, creativity, and self-expression. Alex reflects on how the online space fosters a sense of community, offering a platform where people can thrive.

Imagine waking up one morning and not being able to get out of bed. Fast forward a couple of months and you still haven't found any relief from your pain. You are not able to do all the things you once could, in fact, you can barely cope with daily life. You get tired of the sympathy looks, their pity, so you stop telling people how you really feel when they ask. I'm OK, is all you say. Doctors brush aside your concerns.

In March 2009, I was accepted into the Creative Communications program at RRC Polytech (formerly Red River College). After six previous attempts over 13 years, I could pursue my dream career as a broadcast journalist. But I kept my focal onset seizures and history of adolescent brain tumours secret from the instructors and Creative Communications coordinator.