Paralympian | artist | motivator
I wrote a guest blog article, which is featured at www.athletesfirst.ca today, examining the language used in sport played by people with disabilities. Like the person-first language debate in the disability community, the discussion about language in the Paralympic community can be fierce. I argued the merits of the prefix “para” in this article, and [...]
The Canadian team is beginning to arrive in Guadalajara, settle into village life, and get in some last minute training. I fly to Mexico early tomorrow morning, and am feeling very ready and excited to begin competition on November 13. I will try and update everyone as much as I can during the Games, but [...]
As an athlete, I have been lucky enough to meet, and be inspired by, incredible people. Many of whom are athletes, on my own team and in other sports. As I juggle my studies, training and personal life, I take a look at the exciting accomplishments of other Canadian athletes for fuel and perspective. Below [...]
