Rural Living

This story is for readers who requested an article about how many wheelchair users live their best lives outside the urban landscape — and for everyone else who likes well-told tales. Editor emeritus and longtime farmer Tim Gilmer offers a colorful and insightful look at the draw (and the drawbacks) of rural living for people with mobility disabilities.

Accessible Skydiving

John Beer’s reflection on the passing of the instructor who opened the skies to him shows how liberating skydiving can be.

The Dealers

John Loeppky writes about wheelchair users who make a living selling durable medical equipment and what they bring to the profession.

Living With Spasticity

Muscle spasticity can feel like an unwelcome intruder has taken over your body. Richard Holicky searches for the best solutions to evict the uninvited guest.

Seattle’s King Khazm

Daniel “King Khazm” Kogita reigns over Seattle’s hip hop culture as an emcee, poet, artist, mentor and advocate. Profile by Ian Ruder with Alex Ghenis.

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