Design a Life That You Love
Growing up in a wheelchair has been both demanding and rewarding. Like everyone else, my days have their ups and downs – and sometimes I find myself faced with seemingly impossible obstacles. However, with the support of my family and friends, I have always managed to overcome life’s many challenges. From a young age, my parents encouraged me to dream big, teaching me to never “see my wheelchair”. By adopting such a positive mindset, I began to understand that ‘life’ is whatever you want it to be. This simple idea is true for everyone, regardless of whether you use a wheelchair or not.
Finding My Passion
I understood my physical limitations from a very young age. However, this realization only increased my motivation to lead a life worth living, ensuring that my story was something I could appreciate and look back on with pride. As I got older, I found myself yearning for adventure and travel. Despite my physical limitations, I eventually realised that my wheelchair would have to become my best friend. To this day, my wheelchair is still an essential part of my independence, helping me conquer the world on wheels rather than legs.
With the help of my Quickie wheelchair, I’ve been able to fulfil my travelling dreams, adventuring across the United States. Over the years, I’ve been lucky enough …show more content…
My high school graduation probably ranks as one of the proudest moments of my entire life. Like every teenager, I was thrilled to finally be graduating. On the day, I received a standing ovation from other graduates, recognising me for being the only person in a wheelchair to start my education in kindergarten and graduate from 12th grade (in my district). At that moment, I realised how much I had already achieved in life and I felt that I had truly earned the respect of my fellow
Growing up in a wheelchair has been both demanding and rewarding. Like everyone else, my days have their ups and downs – and sometimes I find myself faced with seemingly impossible obstacles. However, with the support of my family and friends, I have always managed to overcome life’s many challenges. From a young age, my parents encouraged me to dream big, teaching me to never “see my wheelchair”. By adopting such a positive mindset, I began to understand that ‘life’ is whatever you want it to be. This simple idea is true for everyone, regardless of whether you use a wheelchair or not.
Finding My Passion
I understood my physical limitations from a very young age. However, this realization only increased my motivation to lead a life worth living, ensuring that my story was something I could appreciate and look back on with pride. As I got older, I found myself yearning for adventure and travel. Despite my physical limitations, I eventually realised that my wheelchair would have to become my best friend. To this day, my wheelchair is still an essential part of my independence, helping me conquer the world on wheels rather than legs.
With the help of my Quickie wheelchair, I’ve been able to fulfil my travelling dreams, adventuring across the United States. Over the years, I’ve been lucky enough …show more content…
My high school graduation probably ranks as one of the proudest moments of my entire life. Like every teenager, I was thrilled to finally be graduating. On the day, I received a standing ovation from other graduates, recognising me for being the only person in a wheelchair to start my education in kindergarten and graduate from 12th grade (in my district). At that moment, I realised how much I had already achieved in life and I felt that I had truly earned the respect of my fellow