Our Stories
Real lives. Real families. Real impact.
Annika Olson | Rodeo
October 10, 2024
“That’s me?” A look of confusion. A collection of images and videos from the past few months is on the laptop screen. An earlier photo is pulled up. In it, […]
Lotus Friedman | Bloom
October 2, 2024
If you were to ask Lotus Friedman where she wants to go to college, without a moment’s hesitation she would say “Santa Monica College,” and likely punctuate that statement with […]
Lynn Wolf | In Vibrant Colors
October 2, 2024
The polymer is a chain of large molecules constantly in flux, moving around, repelling, attracting, and ultimately being able to come together and create new bonds, colors, and materials. The […]
Step By Step | Kent Templien’s Story of Resilience
A devastating ATV accident left Kent Templien with a severe spinal cord injury. It also revealed incredible resolve and resilience.
Annika Olson | Rodeo
October 10, 2024
“That’s me?” A look of confusion. A collection of images and videos from the past few months is on the laptop screen. An earlier photo is pulled up. In it, […]
Lotus Friedman | Bloom
October 2, 2024
If you were to ask Lotus Friedman where she wants to go to college, without a moment’s hesitation she would say “Santa Monica College,” and likely punctuate that statement with […]
Lynn Wolf | In Vibrant Colors
October 2, 2024
The polymer is a chain of large molecules constantly in flux, moving around, repelling, attracting, and ultimately being able to come together and create new bonds, colors, and materials. The […]
Cheyne Clark | From Clouds and Cliffs
September 27, 2024
“It’s not even exhilaration, just a different state of mind. Being in control while on the edge of life and death is immensely empowering.” It was a late and exhausting […]
Ray Skoglund | Station
August 12, 2024
It started as a simple idea. He’d get introduced to a local fire chief. He was eager, ready. By the time he left the firehouse and got a feel for […]
Ty Vuong | His Take
August 12, 2024
Who are you? “I’m Ty Vuong, and am an adjunct professor at the University of South Dakota, teaching undergraduate psychology. I’m a motorcycle safety instructor, which was funny considering my […]
Dr. Dipika Aggarwal | Survivor
August 2, 2024
Photos provided courtesy of the American Heart Association and Dr. Dipika Aggarwal It’s something I often wonder with the stories I work on. How? Specifically, how does a body, mind, […]
Ricky Reeves | Not Defined By Definition
July 9, 2024
Eye, focused. A red mushroom set against a background of green, purple, and blue. Like tie-dye. For this session, all it needs is a touchup. A series of white dots […]
Tammy Rothrock | Genuinely Herself
July 2, 2024
Who is Tammy Rothrock? The question, while of course unique to her, is something that is asked prior to every client’s admission to QLI. Medical records are reviewed, and interviews […]
Back Behind the Wheel | QLI’s Adaptive Driving Programs
May 6, 2024
Driving offers freedom – the ability to go wherever you want, whenever you want. It offers us access to the world – everything from a trip to the corner coffee […]