First Responders with Disabilities

First Responders with Disabilities

I am a Law Enforcement Officer. A “street cop”. I have disabilities. To the naked eye, you wouldn’t know. I call them “hidden disabilities”. I was born with a couple, potentially related, congenital birth defects. One is Clubfoot. It’s a lower limb...
Steven Peace – What A Wonderful Ride

Steven Peace – What A Wonderful Ride

When I was young, riding my bike 2-3 miles to a friend’s house to do homework or play a sport, I never would/could have dreamed this would be such an integral part of my life.  Even more so, the bicycle/tricycle would become what I am known for as an athlete, “trike...
Lisa Victorius – Boston or Bust!

Lisa Victorius – Boston or Bust!

Following her debilitating injury in college which led to foot drop, Lisa shares her latest comeback story. Wednesday, March 25, 2009 – I had just finished a pool workout and was running 800m repeats with hurdles to practice for the steeplechase (a track race...
Darren Smith – My Journey Through XTERRA as a Para-Triathlete

Darren Smith – My Journey Through XTERRA as a Para-Triathlete

  I’ve always loved mountain biking.  Since I got my first bike in 1988, a Diamondback Ascent (rigid fork, no suspension), I fell in love with riding on trails Looking back, that was the wrong bike to be doing what I did with it, but there wasn’t...
What’s Up, TeamUP? : Steven Peace Checks In

What’s Up, TeamUP? : Steven Peace Checks In

The following is a recent update from TeamUP Co-Captain Steven Peace, who has been a long-term advocate for people living with mobility challenges. When a severe stroke unexpectedly derailed his career in the US Navy, Steven found that competitive cycling was a key...
“The Only Disability is a Bad Attitude”: Sean Clarke’s Story

“The Only Disability is a Bad Attitude”: Sean Clarke’s Story

Sean Clarke was just 7-years-old when the back of his left knee was severed by glass. The accident left him with permanent foot drop and peroneal nerve palsy in his lower left leg. The full scope of his injuries included: When Get Back UP Today learned that Sean was...