Hero's among our disabled community

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raddad
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Hero's among our disabled community

Post by raddad » 9 years ago

I thought it would be good to have a thread here about hero's who are disabled.

This guy is a great singer.

Justin Hines
Singer-songwriter
Justin Hines is a Canadian singer-songwriter who was born in Newmarket, Ontario. Hines has a rare genetic joint condition called Larsen's syndrome and uses a wheelchair. Wikipedia
Born: Newmarket, Canada
Albums: Chasing Silver, Season's Greetings
TV shows: YAA! The 9th Annual YTV Achievement Awards
Nominations: Gemini Award for Best Performance or Host in a Variety Program or Series  (wikipedia https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Justin_Hines)

Justin Hines - Say What You Will
http://youtu.be/jPZlFW4nDmk

Michele Kaplan is a hero.  The film shows how one person can make a difference, no matter who you are or your ability.  The film also touches some on accessibility which is something many of us face.

There is a homemade documentary about a woman with CP in a wheelchair who did relief work for people after Hurricane Sandy, found herself unable to access the relief kitchens to help so she made her own.  She's a hero in my eyes, she rocks, give a watch if you are so inclined.  It is in many parts, they will load each one after the last.  http://smallkitchenbigimpact.tumblr.com/thefilm


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Post by raddad » 9 years ago

Heather Schouten is a hero.  She has a great attitude. 
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mIQfw6h0c8E

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Post by raddad » 9 years ago

R.I.P. Stella Young; another hero.
Stella Young, writer, comedian and disability activist, dies aged 32; tributes flow for 'passionate advocate'
http://www.abc.net.au/news/2014-12-08/s ... st/5950640


She did a great Ted Talks.  I invite you to watch.
http://www.ted.com/talks/stella_young_i ... anguage=en

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