Lori Batcheller

Amputee Comes Full Circle

Amputee Jason Lalla not only won a spot on the Paralympic ski team after a high school motorcycle accident took his leg, he went on to make a career out of designing prosthetics and coaching other amputees.

Guide Dog Opens New World of Mobility and Possibility

Alison Dolan is a visually impaired woman who found independence with her guide dog. Blind in her left eye and legally blind in her right eye, Dolan here details her vision loss experience and the day she met her guide dog - and her life changed for good.

Theresa Fancher: Do Blind People Make Better Massage Therapists?

Theresa Fancher was born with a condition - Familial Exudative Vitreoretinopathy - that has left her legally blind but had no impact on her determination to reach her goals. She made the highly competitive U.S. Adaptive Ski Team and created a career for herself as a massage therapist. Find out how Theresa uses her visual impairment to build unique connections with her clients as a blind therapist.

Chair Yoga is Accessible for All

Accessible fitness can be difficult to find when you're in a wheelchair. But here's an alternative you can practice at home: chair yoga. Increase your strength, stamina and balance and improve your outlook with this ancient discipline adapted for wheelchair users.

Top 10 Stress Busters for People with Disabilities

People with disabilities may have more stress than most - so what can you do to feel better? Here are ten easy ways to go from uptight to relaxed in just a few minutes, no matter what your disability.

One Amputee Rediscovers Her Body Through Yoga

Practicing yoga requires physical strength and mental discipline, but adapts to many body types. Deena Quinn lost her left leg below the knee after she was diagnosed with bone cancer as a child. Thanks to small adaptations made by her instructor, she now participates in Ashtanga Yoga classes on a frequent basis.

Horses and Disabilities: A Rewarding Match

This paralyzed mom started riding again - and made the Paralympic equestrian team in 2008. Learn what working with horses can do for people with disabilities, including improving balance and attitude.

Pilates is Accessible for People with Disabilities

Pilates helps develop an attitude and lifestyle conducive to achieving whole body health. And the best part? It's completely accessible for people with disabilities.

The Chanda Plan Foundation: Making Alternative Health Care Available

Education and grants for complementary and alternative health care are provided through the Chanda Plan Foundation, named for a woman who envisioned holistic disability care.

Yoga for People with Multiple Sclerosis

Multiple sclerosis (MS) patients benefit from gentle yoga that features calming poses and relaxed breathing techniques interspersed with periods of rest.