No Barriers
It’s the realization that we can build the vision, tools and support systems to attack challenges head on, break through them, and create a life rich in fulfillment, purpose and impact. Mindsets are difficult to teach and even harder to embrace. That’s why No Barriers believes in authentic immersion experiences that push us outside our comfort zones, challenging us intellectually, emotionally or physically. The Soldiers to Summits program (S2S) empowers veterans to overcome barriers and reclaim lives. Mountains serve as both metaphor and training ground for wounded soldiers as they stretch goals, build world-class teams, innovate through adversity, and step up to lead and serve others. Integrated with the rehab process, S2S helps soldiers restructure how they approach their past and future. The Global Explorers program (GEx) is dedicated to creating moments that challenge students’ perspectives of the world and inspire them to make it a better place. Students and educators of all abilities and backgrounds are invited to embark with GEx on authentic, immersive travel experiences. The unique GEx educational model equips students to explore science and culture for a deeper understanding of the world, to discover their personal interests and to tackle community issues with passion and wisdom. Participants, whether they are wounded warriors or urban high school students, often use one word to describe their No Barriers experience: “life-changing.” nobarriersusa.org