“Being in a wheelchair and having the use of one hand is physically limiting, but I still have my mind.” – President of Chess Vets NFP

Michael suffered a major stroke which left him with right-sided weakness, requiring the use of a wheelchair. During his rehabilitation, he was reintroduced to the game of chess which ultimately aided his mental recovery. Wanting to spread the word of how chess helped him, he found a non-profit called Chess Vets NFP. Michael’s goal is to provide opportunities for other veterans to learn, play and enjoy the game of chess. Michael serves as a board member and committee chair on the Illinois Chess Association and as local Tournament Director and Certified Coach at the US Chess Federation. continue reading...

Book for families of children with disabilities

A must-have! book for families of children with disabilities. A compilation of real-life stories of creators who have proved that nothing is impossible when you have the creativity and most importantly the support and encouragement of families. Through their stories of accomplishments and interviews, these individuals show us that no one sets boundaries for us other than ourselves. This book includes a variety of creators ranging from artists to singers to pianists to entrepreneurs. They range in age from nine to twenty-three and are enjoying different phases of their lives.  

 Uplifting Voices -  #1 global online community for empowering people with disabilities – Together we will be heard, together we will uplift.

How can I or my family or my students with disabilities benefit from Uplifting Voices?

You and your child/student can benefit from this community by 

• reading real-life stories of people living with a disability.
• Personal stories of Role Models
• discovering your own child’s/student’s interests/hobbies/accomplishments/talent/skills/creativity while exploring the showcase section.

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