John Loeppky
Journalist at Freelance
Crippled & creative. Freelancer (bylines @CBC, @FiveThirtyEight, + more). Creator of @CRPLMedia. He/him. [email protected]. @the_carillon forever.
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3 weeks ago |
defector.com | John Loeppky
Anything with the label of diversity, equity, or inclusion is under attack. Few arenas so closely tie DEI initiatives and athletics than parasports, for people with disabilities. From military-focused projects like the Invictus Games, to collegiate programs across the U.S., to the major funding disparities among international teams, the pursuits and careers of disabled athletes are just as much sociology and history lessons as they are athletics.
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3 weeks ago |
itpro.com | John Loeppky
AI can hallucinate many things, but are we headed for a world where tools like ChatGPT and Gemini are crafting standard operating procedures or employee handbooks? Have we begun to entrust AI not just with our menial and creative tasks, but also given it the responsibility to maintain companies’ viability? God, I hope not. If the last few years are anything to go by, someone – backed by a fund with more money than sense, most likely – is going to try.
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1 month ago |
healthline.com | John Loeppky
Share on PinterestA new analysis found that medical misinformation about ADHD is prevalent on TikTok, with the content significantly shaping how young people view the condition. The issue could highlight a demographic reaching for answers that may be facing barriers to care, researchers say. For those wondering whether they have ADHD, there are some strategies for identifying medically accurate information and seeking out the support they need.
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1 month ago |
cbc.ca | John Loeppky
Émilie Robitaille has seen many of the ups and downs of women's Para hockey in Canada, first as an athlete and now as president of Women's Para Hockey of Canada. She's watched as the Professional Women's Hockey League has exploded in popularity, catapulting the sport to new heights and bringing with it a slew of new fans. That's part of why she's excited about a set of ongoing collaborations between the two organizations.
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1 month ago |
verywellmind.com | John Loeppky
Being disabled means getting used to labels. Some are in regular use; some, like 'handicapped' and 'special needs,' have fallen out of favor; and some, like 'neurospicy,' are just plain fun. Many of us figure out that we're disabled later in life or have it thrust upon us after a life-changing event. However, there is a significant societal pressure to be diagnosed before you can identify as disabled.
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