Inspiration

Farida Bedwei of Ghana is proof that disability doesn’t mean disadvantage. At the young age of one, she was diagnosed with cerebral palsy, a neurological disorder that affects body movement and muscle coordination. But today she’s become not only a beacon of hope in her country, but also a successful software engineer and influential businesswoman in her own right. Bedwei … [Read more...] about Finding Her Own Way: Ghana Woman with Cerebral Palsy Makes Groundbreaking New Software

  “Be kind. Everyone you meet is fighting a hard battle.” —John Watson We meet all kinds of people every day. People we can relate to. People who seem to have nothing in common with us. People who you instantly like, and people who aren’t as easy to like. But no matter who you meet, it’s important to remember that everyone has their own story and their own … [Read more...] about Inspirational Quote of the Month: Be a Little Kinder

Where some people see limitation, others see beauty. One of the most inspiring examples of this I’ve ever seen is the British artist Sue Austin and her creation of art with her wheelchair. Austin has used a wheelchair since 1996 after an extended illness took her ability to walk. But instead of letting her circumstances slow her down, she now uses her chair to explore an … [Read more...] about A Deeper Dive

  This quote comes from one of my very favorite actresses and is about something that I’m sure every single one of us could be a little better at. This month let’s stop comparing our weaknesses to other people’s strengths. Instead of building a life based on what you think other people want you to be, let yourself discover what YOU want to be. Write down five things … [Read more...] about Inspirational Quote of the Month: Be Who You Are

In this year’s Boston Marathon, 26,598 runners made it across the finish line. But one of those runners was a man whose journey started many years ago. Originally from Venezuela, Maikel Melamed was born with muscular dystrophy, a rare condition that makes moving, especially walking, very difficult. His parents brought him from Venezuela to Boston as a child for life-saving … [Read more...] about Disabled Man Finishes the Boston Marathon