There's Nothing Better Than People Doubting You

What kind of life can he expect to have? He's so disabled. No chance
for a good life.

Whoa! Stop right there!

Wouldn't it be great if we could fast forward and see how a young
person's life would really turn out?

But we can't.

How the journey plays out will depend on a lot of factors.

Here are three stories which are great examples of how parents and
teachers saw possibilities when others did not.

Take note of the role the parents and teachers played in the lives of
these three young boys.

What do you believe they did that every parent and teacher needs to
know about setting high expectations for children who have disabilities?

After watching these three videos, share your comments and beliefs with
us.

Okay, here are the three videos.

1. "There's nothing better than people doubting you."
Why did a coach say this about a high school junior? You'll like the
answer!
http://tinyurl.com/286ttnv

2. Teacher gets pushed by student. Why does the teacher think the
child is brilliant?
(Two commercials precede this video)
http://tinyurl.com/yjwvjnm

3. Kid with learning disability, made to feel small, grows up to make
millions by thinking small.
(Click on the Wall Street video)
http://www.willard-wigan.com/video.aspx

Now please share with us your comments and beliefs about succeeding with a disability.

Always remember,

"Courage is the capacity to hear what others say is impossible and
believe you are the one to make it happen." -Nancy Shugart
http://www.ProveThemWrong.com