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First Day Back: Broward County Special Olympics Gymnastics
Today, the Broward County Special Olympics gymnastics season officially began, and the moment I walked into the gym, I felt the buzz....

Nikol Astakhova
2 days ago2 min read


The Power of Words.
Words are powerful. They can be the reason someone smiles, or the reason someone feels small. When we talk about athletes with...

Nikol Astakhova
Jul 271 min read


Change the View; View the Change
On seeing differently, living fully, and turning struggle into strength. There’s a quiet kind of power in learning to see the world...

Nikol Astakhova
Jul 222 min read


Dear Future Athlete: A Letter To Kids With Disabilities Who Just Want to Play
Dear Future Athlete, I see you. I see the way you light up when the game starts: that spark, that curiosity, that want to be part of...

Nikol Astakhova
Jul 162 min read


Not Just a Game: Why Inclusive Sports Are a Civil Rights Fight
We don’t talk enough about the civil rights crisis happening in our school gyms. While athletics are seen as a vital part of youth...

Nikol Astakhova
Jul 132 min read


Day 9 of Disability Pride Month: 9 Ways to Make Life More Inclusive
July is Disability Pride Month: a time to celebrate, uplift, and push for inclusion. But accessibility isn’t just ramps or parking spots,...

Nikol Astakhova
Jul 92 min read


Adaptive Sports Inclusion Toolkit
Inclusion doesn’t just happen. It takes real action. This Inclusion Toolkit is a simple, free resource, ready to make sports accessible...

Nikol Astakhova
Jul 51 min read


My Game, My Voice: Why I'm Here
I've spent the last few years learning what it means to help people find their voice: in humid pastures, quiet barns, classrooms, and on...

Nikol Astakhova
Jun 262 min read
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