Move United’s Redefining Disability Podcast Interviews Twelve 2026 Winter Paralympic Athletes

From March 6 to March 15, the 2026 Paralympic Games is taking place in Milan Cortina, Italy. 72 athletes are competing on behalf of the United States at this year’s Paralympics, giving it their all on the ice, on the slopes, or on the snow against the best in the world.

Wanna learn more about some of these athletes or the sports they compete in? 11 of the Team USA athletes have been featured on Move United’s “Redefining Disability” podcast. Now in its sixth year, this weekly podcast has showcased one-on-one conversations with some of the country’s elite athletes in an effort to showcase the power of sport. Take a listen to 11 Team USA Paralympian podcasts we’ve featured over the years as well as our interview with Move United Warfighter Orlando Perez, who will be competing for Puerto Rico in Italy:

ALPINE SKIERS

Noah Bury

Blake Eaton

Allie Johnson

Saylor O’Brien

Orlando Perez (Puerto Rico)

SNOWBOARDERS

Keith Gabel

Noah Elliott

Zach Miller

NORDIC SKIERS

Dan Cnossen

SLED HOCKEY PLAYERS

Noah Grove

Josh Pauls

WHEELCHAIR CURLERS

Steve Emt

As an affiliate of the United States Olympic and Paralympic Committee, Move United has a long history of being connected to the Paralympic movement. Through our “Redefining Disability” podcast, we utilize this platform to show how sport makes it possible for people with disabilities while also confronting ignorance and fuel conversation.

So, listen to their stories — in their own words: moveunitesport.org/podcast.