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Couple from regional NSW inspire people with disabilities to fulfil their travel dreams
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Barney Miller has conquered some of the country's biggest waves, now the quadriplegic surfer is fulfilling his dream of driving around Australia.
More than two decades ago, Mr Miller broke the C6 vertebra in his neck in a car accident and was diagnosed with a form of quadriplegia.
How powerchair hockey held the key to independence for Perth mum Deema Audeh
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Hall of Famer Troy Sachs on why wheelchair basketball isn't just for people with a disability
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The rise of the Paralympic Games has increased the fanbase of wheelchair basketball.
With a rich history of trailblazing Australian stars, wheelchair basketball is a Paralympic sport Australia has dominated for decades.
How a father and son bond is helping other kids with autism move for independence
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When Isaac Lappin's son was 18 months old, he wasn't sure he'd ever be able to speak.
"I noticed the first change was within that first 18 months, which is a big turnaround with a lot of autistic kids," Isaac says.
Preparing kids for life after school is tough. When your child has autism, it can be overwhelming
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Eighteen-year-old Jake Course's life has been built around routines and familiarity.
Every day, it's toasted cheese sandwiches and raisin toast. The Wiggles and Thomas the Tank Engine. Tinkering with his dad's hot rod cars, building with Lego, and attending the Sunshine Special Developmental School in Melbourne's west.