Handicapped People

Famous Handicapped People

It is important to realize that a disability doesn't always have to stand between you and your dreams. Some things can be done despite your handicap. If you have a handicap you may have to work harder at something to achieve it, but in the end it will be worth it. A noteworthy example is the Special Olympics where disabled persons are living their dreams and achieving athletic excellence in their chosen sport. Many disabled persons participate in athletics. There ar many famous handicapped people that really inspire other disabled individuals, and give others the confidence that they need.

Helen Keller is the most noteworthy disabled person in history. Born in 1880 and passed on in 1968, Keller was instrumental in helping the disabled live richer, fuller lives. Keller suffered a disease as a toddler that left her blind and deaf. She was educated by Anne Sullivan and became extremely adept at communicating. Keller was also credited with introducing the Akita breed of dog to the United States, and devoted much of her life to advocating for the disabled. She was also a published author and distinguished lecturer.

Somebody that is recognizable from television shows and movies that suffers from a disability is Marlee Matlin, who is deaf. She is an academy award winning actress who despite her disability is a full fledged Hollywood star. Then there's Michael J. Fox, who suffers from Parkinson's Disease. He works hard to raise awareness for the disease and help others. The man many believe to be the smartest person in the world, Steven Hawkings, is confined to a wheelchair and must speak via computer due to Lou Gehrig's Disease. Despite this he is a renowned speaker, author, mathematician and physicist.

There are many famous actors and actresses who have some form of disability that you might not even be aware of, for example Tom Cruise, who has suffered from dyslexia. Christopher Reeve is another famous name, after being paralyzed in a riding accident he spent the remainder of his years in a wheelchair unable to move his arms or legs. He also used his disability to its fullest by striving to help others. That is perhaps one of the common threads you will notice when researching famous handicapped people. Because they often have the notoriety and financial resources to do so, many disabled stars contribute to research efforts, patient advocacy, disability awareness and more.

 

 

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