Perspectives
There are many, many famous people with disabilities, and you'll find some of their stories here. But sometimes it's also great to just read about a teacher, nurse, lawyer, accountant, or entrepreneur who's found a way to create a rewarding life while living with a disability. Their stories are here, too, along with articles that look at living with a disability from every perspective. Oh, and those famous people with disabilities? They're looking for ways to best live with their conditions, just like the rest of us!
Wendy Booker was diagnosed with multiple sclerosis and ran her first marathon the same year. Now, she's climbed most of the world's Seven Summits in a bid to show that MS can be overcome.
Wheelchair user and quadriplegic Native American Stanford Addison is not only a tribal shaman, but a renowned horse gentler who attracts devotees from around the globe.
Theresa Fancher was born with a condition - Familial Exudative Vitreoretinopathy - that has left her legally blind but had no impact on her determination to reach her goals. She made the highly competitive U.S. Adaptive Ski Team and created a career...
Theresa Fancher: Do Blind People Make Better Massage Therapists?
A detailed portrait of Michael J. Fox's struggles and triumphs after his diagnosis of Parkinson's disease. Learn more about the Michael J. Fox Foundation for Parkinson's, which raises awareness about Parkinson's treatment and stem cell research.
Articles
The Day the Parachute Didn't Open
While Nick Libassi was skydiving, he fell 15,000 feet to the ground, sustaining a spinal cord injury (SCI). He discusses his injury, the painful depression that followed the accident, and what...
From Rehab Patient to Rehab Doctor
Jesse Lieberman became a doctor specializing in spinal cord injury rehabilitation after sustaining an SCI and now inspires others dealing with spinal cord injuries. Lieberman discusses his SCI,...
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Amputee and Cancer Survivor: Donna Walton Walks Her Talk
"Many years after surviving cancer but losing a leg, Donna Walton has a happy, gutsy attitude that helped her found a successful company that educates others about what it means to live with a...
Wheelchair Racer Jacob Heilveil Gives Back to Disability Community
After more than two decades on the elite circuit, wheelchair racer Jacob Heilveil has taken a short break in training to raise his son and volunteer at disabled sports clinics. But he's got big plans...
Hard of Hearing Comedian Kathy Buckley Continues to Draw Laughs
"Kathy Buckley grew up hearing impaired and labeled ""mentally retarded."" She also grew up to be a stand-up comedian (Comedy Central), an author, and an after-school mentor to children who are deaf...
Ashley Fiolek, Deaf Motocross Superstar
Deaf motocross racer Ashley Fiolek has won more than 100 races by look and feel. Sponsored by such biggies as Red Bull and Honda, she gives interviews in sign language.
