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Voters with disabilities have become a powerful and influential force in U.S. elections. This group represents a significant voting bloc with the potential to impact the outcome of elections at both local and national levels.

Are you interested in learning more about what it's like to travel to Disneyland with a service dog? I recently took my service dog, Jojo VI, to Disneyland in California for the first time. We had a wonderful experience!

Our triplets – Knox, Navie, and Noa – were born on October 19, 2023. We are now blessed with four beautiful children, all born within 2.5 months of each other. Charlie turned one in July, and the triplets will turn one in October. Tennessee holds a special place in our hearts, and after the triplets were born, we decided to take a trip to Knoxville to visit the National Embryo Donation Center, where we adopted the embryos.

Becoming a quadriplegic at the start of my collegiate career created some challenges. Putting aside the physical and mental struggles of paralysis, finding a career path is an additional challenge many recently disabled people face. Since my disabling accident happened after only one semester of college, I had to pivot my life choices pretty early on.

As the 2024 Paralympic Games approach, anticipation builds to witness the exceptional talents and inspiring stories of athletes from around the world. Our Team Sunrise athletes stand out not only for their skill, but for their incredible stories of triumph. Here are five Paralympians we are rooting for.