Showing posts with label Handicapped. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Handicapped. Show all posts
Friday, 17 July 2015
Wednesday, 14 January 2015
Math teacher born with no arms instructs students with her feet!
Mary Gannon, teacher with no arms, inspires students
Born with no arms, an Ohio teacher proves the only boundaries in life are the ones we set for ourselves.
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Born with no arms, an Ohio teacher proves the only boundaries in life are the ones we set for ourselves.
More at Now that's problem solving! Math teacher born with no arms instructs students with her feet
10 Amazing Individuals with Autism who Shined in 2013
In 2013, we were impressed again and again by the achievements of members of our autism community! Among the highlights were Ethan Walmark, who gained fame as "The Piano Man"; WrongPlanet.com Founder Alex Plank, who started consulting for FX's hit show "The Bridge"; and Autism Speaks Staffer Kerry Magro, who published his first book! The talent has been off the charts this year! Here's a look at 10 more individuals with autism who shined in 2013! This list is based on popular content published on our web site this year.
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Tuesday, 13 January 2015
Blind Man Hits A Half Court Basketball Shot!
At half time of the College of the Ozarks basketball game 54 year old Michael Quin Shoots a 3 point shot. Mike is Legal blind and also has lost some of his mental capacity. Thank you Champion Athletes of Ozarks for bringing him out and allowing us to witness this awesome moment.
Ben Underwood: The Boy Who Sees Without Eyes
The story of Ben Underwood, who despite being blind is able to map a detailed mental plan of his environment.
Diagnosed with retinal cancer at the age of two, American Ben Underwood had his eyes removed at the age of three.
He taught himself echolocation at the age of five. He was able to detect the location of objects by making frequent clicking noises with his tongue. This case was explained in 20/20: Medical Mysteries. He used it to accomplish such feats as running, playing basketball, riding a bicycle, rollerblading, playing football, and skateboarding. Underwood's childhood eye doctor claimed that Underwood was one of the most proficient human echolocators.
Underwood died on January 19, 2009 at the age of 16, from the same cancer that took his vision.
Diagnosed with retinal cancer at the age of two, American Ben Underwood had his eyes removed at the age of three.
He taught himself echolocation at the age of five. He was able to detect the location of objects by making frequent clicking noises with his tongue. This case was explained in 20/20: Medical Mysteries. He used it to accomplish such feats as running, playing basketball, riding a bicycle, rollerblading, playing football, and skateboarding. Underwood's childhood eye doctor claimed that Underwood was one of the most proficient human echolocators.
Underwood died on January 19, 2009 at the age of 16, from the same cancer that took his vision.
The 10-Year Old Armless Trumpeter
In Phillipsburg, New Jersey there’s a 10-year old boy whose hard work is paying off. He’s playing trumpet in the school band – even though he doesn’t have any arms.
WFMZ-TV recently reported on fifth grader Jahmir Wallace and his performance at Green Street Elementary.
Wallace’s story is inspiring. Even though he was born without arms, his belief in himself and his determined attitude shine when he plays the trumpet with his feet.
“Anybody out there that would like to try an instrument, go ahead and try it," Wallace says. "You never know, if you like it, you like it, if you don’t, you don’t. Keep on trying.”
h/t WFMZ
WFMZ-TV recently reported on fifth grader Jahmir Wallace and his performance at Green Street Elementary.
Wallace’s story is inspiring. Even though he was born without arms, his belief in himself and his determined attitude shine when he plays the trumpet with his feet.
“Anybody out there that would like to try an instrument, go ahead and try it," Wallace says. "You never know, if you like it, you like it, if you don’t, you don’t. Keep on trying.”
h/t WFMZ
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