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With one arm and one leg, he upended assumptions that disabled people could not lead fulfilling lives, and his artistry had audiences clamoring for more.

In India, which hosted the first-ever ‘From Invisible to Visible conference at International Purple Fest in Goa in January, it is not known how many people live with invisible disabilities, as these disabilities are not included in the Rights of Persons with Disabilities Act, 2016.

“I want to make you forget for 30 minutes that you are fighting terminal cancer. I want to create a fantasy world where you forget about the hurt and pain.”

The four-time Paralympian shares an extract from her new book.

Arizona Daily Sun calendar event submissions run in print and online and are free of charge. To submit events, visit https://azdailysun.com/addevent, and for a full list of events, visit azdailysun.com/calendar.

Navigating college with disabilities introduces unique social, logistical and academic circumstances. A lack of ramps, broken elevators and faulty automatic doors are just the beginning. The unseen facets of disability

In the new season of Stitch, discover impressive stories of resilience, strength and kindness as we take you on a journey across the country.

Rosemary Kayess was with the Faculty of Law at the University of NSW

In the new season of Stitch, discover impressive stories of resilience, strength and kindness as we take you on a journey across the country.

Hayley Kennedy, from London, became the first disabled person in the world to visit every single country recognised by the United Nations when she touched down in Libya last year