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Dec 11, 2014 · It’s not important for people with disabilities to be able to compete with other people as much as it’s important that they live life to the fullest with their disability. What matters most is that each individual, regardless of disability, is able to reach their maximum level of achievement and independence, given their specific circumstances.
Dec 2, 2016 · A few years after his diagnosis, Ralph began to lose his ability to walk. While doctors warned him he would never be able to lead an independent life, the young boy was already proving people wrong, building the first battery-powered scooter. His passion would eventually lead him to establish wheelchair manufacturer BraunAbility.
Nov 10, 2020 · Using identity first language, such as "disabled person" rather than "person with a disability", is preferred by lots of people for a very specific reason - it marks an important academic ...
Jul 19, 2021 · Over one billion people live with some form of disability and this number is growing as a result of population increase, ageing, and the increasing number of people living with noncommunicable diseases. Everybody is likely to experience disability at some point in their life, especially when getting older.
Jun 1, 2014 · Surveys reveal people with disabilities consistently report a quality of life as good as, or sometimes even better than, that of non-disabled people. Impairment usually makes little difference to ...
Aug 21, 2024 · It goes without saying that your disability has already changed your life in big ways. It doesn’t help to live in denial about that. You’ve got limitations that make things more difficult. But with commitment, creativity, and a willingness to do things differently, you can reduce the impact your disability has on your life. Be your own ...
Nov 14, 2015 · “The fight for disability rights, accommodations and respect will be fought against many, the overwhelming majority being those who are good people with the best intentions.” — Michelle Heather Korth. 20. “It is still a good life… full of unexpected moments that become treasures.” — Susan Crowe Brown. Advertisement
