I was very impressed at the way he acted towards his father. He was in great despair and was filled with both hatred and fear, but yet was still strong enough mentally and physically to overcome.…
People who talk in front of a crowd with an energetic voice are like actors. They are very enthusiastic. Bob Barker, a famous game show host, known for hosting “The Price is Right” and “Truth or Consequences”. Barker was a good host for T.V. and got a good career hosting after he was out of college. Bob Barker, a popular game show host and animal rights advocate, overcame tragedy and proved to be a talented child.…
Last Lecture Mainly in this video Randy Pausch is stating how he achieved his childhood dreams. And for him to also to be sick then he accomplished what he dreamed of doing is very inspiring. As he is in the video he does not let the fact that he is sick and only have a few months to live. He did not show that feeling or even wanted to talk about it.…
Summary Stephen Davis is doing what he does best, and that’s inventing. He generated a prosthetic arm that can grab just with one motion. Stephen has shared it online, so people who also have this disability can make the prosthetic limb, but if you go to his shed, you can get it for free. And if you think the arm doesn't work, just ask him to show you his. Ever since Stephen started creating the limbs, he has founded team UnLimbited.…
The purpose of this TED talk was to inspire people of all ages to follow their bliss. Pat Soloman explains that every person has their own story where they are the hero. He tells his journey of how he truly turned his life around and became the hero in his own story. He was stuck in a midlife crisis and both his parents had died, so he decided to follow his bliss. He was in stage 1, separation.…
Creutzfeldt–Jacob Disease (CJD) is a rare degenerative disease of the brain. There are around 300 cases in the United States per year (NIH). CJD is also referred to as “mad cow” disease, this is because they carry the transmissible spongiform encephalopathy (TSE) (NIH). TSEs are caused by prions.…
Kid President seems like a real life inspiration for people with disabilities to keep on smiling there's always some good. The way he rose out of all those people to stand out really proves hes something special if it wasn't noted before. Inspiration because he gives us hope to become a success and change the world at the same time, as well as overcoming obstacles. Brittle bone disease was most likely an obstacle everyday yet he goes on. He dances simply because its a wonderful thing to do, If ever given the chance to dance, it would happen even if the music wasn't aloud.…
Half way through the hero’s journey there’s the biggest battle the hero must face alone. It is this battle that will indicate if the person is worthy enough to be a hero. For Stephen this battle was taking care of his family. " Despite the financial strain, Hawking, like his own father, was conscious of the need to provide an upper-class education for his children on a middle-class salary. [...]…
The term “American Dream” was invented by historian James Truslow Adams in 1931. The term loosely translates to “That dream of a land in which life should be better, richer and fuller for every man, with opportunity for each according to his ability or achievement.” The American Dream is a central theme emphasized in Fitzgerald’s novel “The Great Gatsby”. It’s also recreated into the 2013 Great Gatsby film. The film and movie are contrasted by Gatsby’s death and whether he accomplished his dreams.…
Overview Tuberous sclerosis, sometimes called tuberous sclerosis complex or TSC, is a rare genetic disorder that leads to the formation of benign tumors throughout many areas of the body. While the tumors themselves are not dangerous, they can cause other serious problems. The condition is usually first seen in infancy or childhood, although sometimes it is so mild that some patients are not diagnosed until they are adults. Sometimes it even goes undiagnosed.…
Even thought the diseases weakened his physical body Stephen overcame the barriers. He used his best qualities to bring happiness to himself and…
He helps us envision how different his life was different…
These two articles provided me with a wealth of new information regarding AD/HD and dyslexia that I did not know previously. The articles also reinforced some information that I knew prior to reading. I never knew that, “. . .AD/HD and dyslexia can occur together, but they do not cause each other” (Dakin 2008). This is crucial to realize when teaching students with ranging ability levels because if a student has AD/HD, the possibility exists that the child could also have dyslexia.…
In the novel Me Before You and the novel Of Mice and Men, you can find many similarities. Some similarities include one person caring for the other both physically, mentally, and emotionally, having the same ending which is an unwanted death, both ‘main characters’ were hard working and had many things in common. The novel Me Before You is a great example of showing how caring for someone not physically but emotionally also, can go a long way. For example, in the book, Lou tries to come up with ideas for Will, to try and persuade him not to end his life.…
Sometimes you see an injured animal, do you help it? That’s your choice; but “Aaron's Gift,” written by Myron Levoy, tells a story about a boy who found a pigeon and wanted to give it to his grandma for her birthday. However, a club leader was about to “sacrifice” Pidge and Aaron saved the bird before it was in any harm. Levoy answers the question, “What would you do for your family?”…