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Can’t Exercise? A Pill May One Day Offer Some of the Same Benefits

For those who can’t work out due to chronic pain, disability, or other obligations, a pill could some day offer some of the benefits...

Dad Builds Halloween Costumes Around Wheelchairs as a Nonprofit

When little Keaton asked if he could be a pirate for Halloween, dad knew he had to find a way to make it happen. It...

New York Yankees Surprise Theater Owner Who Hires Disabled Workers (WATCH)

Employees of a Connecticut movie theater got a major league surprise when members of the New York Yankees dropped in on a staff meeting. Most...

Son’s Essay Moves Stranger to Buy Family a Wheelchair-Ready Van

A Michigan mother was stunned when she got a phone call telling her a complete stranger was buying her a new wheelchair accessible van–and...

A Legacy of Equality: Americans With Disabilities Act Turns 25

Sunday is the 25th anniversary of the ADA, Americans with Disabilities Act, which made the country a lot more accessible than it was in...

Sons & Grandsons Haul Paralyzed Dad Into Grand Canyon for Trip of Lifetime

A family from Columbus, Ohio set out to show the world that people can do anything, even despite their greatest obstacles. Bob Headings last hiked...

Houston Slashed its Homeless Rate in Half in Four Years

The number of homeless people in Houston, Texas, has been cut almost in half over the past four years, as the city’s homeless advocates...

This Is How To Feed A Town With Loose Change

A quarter won't get you very far these days—but an innovative program in Canada, is helping folks put their loose change to good use. April...

Be Inspired—How 5 Everyday People’s Acts of Kindness Changed 100s of Lives

“Everybody can be great…because anybody can serve,” Martin Luther King, Jr. said. “You don’t have to have a college degree to serve... You only...

Temporary Tattoo Device Monitors Blood Glucose Without Needles

California researchers have developed a temporary tattoo that both extracts and measures the level of glucose, a promising step forward in noninvasive testing for...

Amazing Artist With Cerebral Palsy ‘Paints’ With a Typewriter

A man who lived with a severe disability for decades in an Oregon nursing home created a collection of amazing artwork using only a...

After Decades Homeless, 11 Veterans Given Homes in Time for Holidays

A historic building in New Orleans damaged by Hurricane Katrina is being renovated and is now housing eleven formerly homeless veterans. On the Friday before...

Please Join GNN to Help One Family to Keep the Lights on This Christmas

The Good News Network didn't send any holiday marketing messages asking you to buy one of our gift memberships, or to purchase one of...

Happy Ending for Man Who Lost Memory, Became Homeless in NC

Charles Ray lost contact with his family in Fayetteville about 10 years ago. Later, he suffered a stroke that affected his memory and made...

High School Athlete Rejects Disabled Label, Excels in 3 Sports, Inspires All

“Honestly, if he had both hands, he might just be a typical good athlete," said Riley Quinn's father. "Not having that hand just made...

Blind Card Shark Amazes With Astounding Skills

[youtube https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UWcm2JDT4lQ?rel=0&controls=0&showinfo=0&w=640&h=360] Richard Turner is considered the world's greatest card cheat. But the San Antonio man's slight of hand helps him overcome his disability. “No matter...

I Taught My Horse to Overcome Blindness – Before He Lost His Sight

When 14-year-old Victoria Czech competes in shows with her horse, Skip, spectators are amazed to learn that Skip is completely blind. They’re even more...

Blind Cyclists Put Their Faith in a Tandem Rider

I have been watching the Commonwealth Games in Glasgow, Scotland and I am so inspired by the tandem riders, I had to share it! Apparently...
Mother listens to son's heart in a donor recipient - NBC video

25 Percent Drop in Stroke Rate for Americans

Fewer Americans are having strokes and those who do have a lower risk of dying from them finds a new study led by researchers...

One-legged Athlete Equals One Powerful Ad for the World Cup

Born with only one leg, Nico Calabria didn't let his disability keep him from any sport he was passionate about, especially soccer (football). Now...