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darcy log... darcy log...
 
M$5 February 20, 2009 08:34 PM

Inspiring stories of people with disabilities?

I am looking for inspiring stories of people with disabilities. I'm offering a $5 tip for the best answer, but I will award other tips for answers that meet my criteria. I'd rather award more to several people than just one person.

1. Stay away from obvious stories such as Helen Keller. I'm looking for stories I haven't heard yet.
2. Story must be sourced.
3. Source must be reputable. Wikipedia: No! News Organizations: Yes. Books are okay sources if you list the title and author.

Here is an example:
Kyle Maynard was born with a form of congenital amputation. Yet, he won most of his matches last year and wound up 12th in his 103-pound class at the National High School Wrestling Championships.

http://www.usatoday.com/life/2004-11-17-cover-wrestler_x.htm

In other words, I'm not necessarily looking for a book. I am looking for a little summary and a good source.
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dattappan dattappan
 
 February 20, 2009 10:18 PM
A celebrated dancer and a successful actress, Sudha Chandran is a glaring example of winning spirit against adverse situations.
Losing part of her leg in an accident in the peak of her dancing career couldn’t hold back Sudha Chandran’s determination and passion for dancing. After amputation of her right leg, she got a prosthetic Jaipur foot. She started dancing again and performed on stage. Her flourishing career also got her a chance to act in it and depict her own real life story in the movie – ‘Mayuri’ in Telegu and Hindi version of it ‘Naache Mayuri’.



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jeffhoard jeffhoard
 
February 20, 2009 08:57 PM
This is a great story about an autistic basketball player, pretty epic video.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ek1iIOTsiRo

Here's a wiki (I know you said no wikipedia, but it links to tonnes of other sources) and a news source
Source(s):
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Jason_McElwain
http://www.cbsnews.com/stories/2006/02/23/earlyshow/main1339324.shtml


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easyeboy easyeboy
 
February 20, 2009 09:36 PM
"No arms, No legs, No worries!" -- Nick Vujicic

Limbless speaker teaches compassion in Grand Island
http://www.buffalonews.com/cityregion/story/578227.html

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=u3LFBqvvW-M

Similarly, Barb has no hands. She does everything with her feet.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mQVTWw_sb1g

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spoon spoon
 
February 20, 2009 09:48 PM
This is actually a two for one kind of thing from Cleveland!

One young man is blind and the other lost his legs when he was little... both are state champion wrestlers.
Source(s):
http://www.cleveland.com/sports/index.ssf/2009/02/willing_and_able_lincoln_...


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philipy philipy
 
February 20, 2009 10:51 PM
Glenn Shaw.... according to the bio on his site:

"Glenn Shaw has explored some of the world's wildest places... Glenn kayaked off the coast of Antarctica...exploits have included trekking in the Himalayas, skiing and dog sledging in North America, and kayaking in the Middle East. The single detail that makes Glenn's achievements extraordinary is that he has been confined to a wheelchair... all his life."

http://www.glennshaw.co.uk/index.htm
http://www.glennshaw.co.uk/Everest/glenn.htm

And for that solid gold reputable source that backs up his story, here is BBC News on his attempt on Everest:

http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/uk/3189310.stm

The BBC quotes him saying he hoped other disabled people could use versions of his equipment to achieve their own personal goals.

"We are not saying go to Everest, but we are saying there is a great deal of the world out there that we hope you can enjoy. It opens a world of possibilities and doors."

What can you say to that? Incredible, but true.


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cesardanie... cesardanie...
 
February 21, 2009 12:39 AM
Israel Vibration (Lacelle Bulgin, Albert Craig and Cecil Spence).

They battled polio, survived and now sing praises to The Most High.

Listen to their music. You'll find your inspiration there.
Source(s):
http://www.jambase.com/Artists/5102/Israel-Vibration/Bio


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