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Advocacy and recognition lead to action for the disabled in sports — and beyond

As an aspiring equestrian facing obstacles, Jack Goldberg learned that even with good intentions and legislation, follow-through can be uncertain. So as a young teen, he leaned into leadership. While the dual American and Canadian citizen can appreciate progress — the Americans with Disabilities Act, the Canadian Charter of Rights and Freedoms and the UN Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities — he is worried that what has been hard won may be dismantled unless advocacy and activism keep the pressure on. On Equal Time, the honored para-equestrian explains.

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