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Chris Ruden on Growing Through a Physical Disability

Grow Through It: Disabilities Chris Ruden, author of The Upper Hand, describes coping with his physical disability as a journey from self-destructive behavior and hiding to a path of passion and purpose. Once he realized he had nothing to prove to others and everything to prove to himself, th... Read More »

Sarah Vazquez on Growing Through Cerebral Palsy

Grow Through It: Disabilities Sarah Vazquez, speaker, author, and advocate, describes what it was like growing up with Cerebral Palsy. Through her mother's innovative care, she learned that the label of disability did not define her. It was her dreams and abilities that did. ... Read More »

Scott Chesney on Growing Through Paralysis

Grow Through It: Disabilities Scott Chesney, motivational speaker and life coach, tells his story of becoming paralyzed at the age of 15 through a congenital malformation. He believes that disability is an attitude and embraces all that he can still do from his wheelchair. ... Read More »

Sally Alexander on Growing Through Going Blind

Grow Through It: Disabilities Sally Alexander, children's book author, describes losing her sight at 26 and growing through it with the support of her family, friends, and training programs. While being blind is difficult, she says that disability can be life-changing and improving, and s... Read More »