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There's a great article in Chicago Parent Magazine written by a 20-year-old college student who is rising above her disability.
Hannah Thompson was born with cerebral palsy and three movement disorders. She uses a wheelchair and a communication device called a DynaVox to speak.
Despite her disabilities, she says she consistently demands excellence from herself as a full-time college student at Elmhurst College. Assistants help her shower, use the restroom and put her to bed. But those daily challenges have never stopped her from living her life... and enjoying it. Here's one excerpt from her article:
"At the end of the day, despite the challenges, I make it a point to show a love for my life: I have friends who support me, scholars that embrace my talents and a family that would move heaven and earth for me. They make it easy to be independent when it is a challenge"
Hannah's article definitely made me stop and consider the everyday simplicities that we all take for granted. She's an inspiration!
Check out her full article in Chicago Parent: Rising above disabilities, student thrives at Elmhurst College
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