1/9/26 - Friday Video Share: Did Winter Get Worse?!

Andrew Pulrang

09 Jan 2026 — 2 min read

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Did Winter Get Worse?!

Empowered Para - January 6, 2026

The discussion about coping with disability in winter starts at about the 16:50 mark. I appreciate any time disabled people discuss the challenges and barriers of winter. And these two are a pleasure to listen to.

Have a nice weekend!

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