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sábado, 17 de maio de 2008

NICK... a champion and an example for everyone!

I don’t have words to describe this video… it touched me a lot!
In my opinion, Nick is a CHAMPION, an amazing and fantastic man, he fights a lot and he never gives up!
He has disabilities, but it seems that these disabilities don’t prevent him to fight for life!
He looks happy… and I think that he wants to show us that being a disabled doesn’t mean that we are insignificant and need help all the time…
He’s independent and he shows us that he can have a normal life!
People like Nick are champions!
This video shows us that everyone can dream and make their dreams come true!
Nick is an example for everyone, he’s a true champion! …
:)

sexta-feira, 16 de maio de 2008

My opinion about disabilities!

I agree with Mrs. Cheri Blauwet. Disabled people are normal like other people, they have the same rights, feelings, but unfortunately they don't have the same abilities.
However, they are stronger and they want to show everybody what they can do to have a normal life and to be independent.
Nowadays, technologies help disabled people to have a better life.
It's important to help disabled people to be independent and happy, but don't forget that they are like you! They are adults, children or teenagers like you... they have feelings and fears like you... and they just want your friendship! :)

Cheri Blauwet: a four-time Paralyimpic medalist

Cheri Blauwet is a paraplegic and a wheelchair runner. She wants to become a developmental paediatrician to help disabled children.
She is from Iowa, USA, she lived on a farm. She lost her legs when a tractor ran over them and when she was a little girl. Her parents made everything to make her independent.
When she started to like wheelchair racing, she went to Arizona University, and after that she went to Argentina where she lived with other athletes who helped her, sometimes, when she needed.
Cheri thinks that disabled people are stronger and they can be independent and self-confident, however other people don’t think like her, those people think that disabled people need help all the time.