The #WATWB was created as a mission to negate the overwhelming negativity that has been present in our social media streams. For every negative news story in the world, there are plenty of positive, uplifting stories that show hope, compassion and the resiliency of everyday people who face insurmountable challenges. Our hope is to share heartwarming stories that lift the human spirit.
The last Friday of every month bloggers will share their stories led by two co-hosts, this month’s co-hosts will be: myself, Sylvia McGrath, and Belinda Witzenhausen;
Anyone who follows us on Professor Owls Book Corner, will no doubt know that we are advocates for children and young adults with special needs and learning challenges.
In this months blog we are featuring a young man that has by changing his way of thinking about disabilities is now living his dream of being an athlete.
Read about his story here and check out the video below…
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Cute video Sylvia, thank you for sharing it. I like what the teachers said in the beginning about how they’re all nice. Thank you for co-hosting this month. Have a lovely weekend!
Hi Sylvia – this is so empowering for all the kids who get to view it … I’m so pleased for them … his daughter Illiana will be such a wonderful advocate for those who need support and encouragement – great #WATWB … thank you – Hilary
A wonderful initiative with daddy and daughter. 🙂
What a wonderful team these two make: Miguel for being an outstanding father who believes his daughter can do anything, and Illiana for coming out of her shell, evolving and showing others that having a disability does not mean she cannot have a happy, productive life. Thanks for sharing this wonderful story!
Loved the TED talk Sylvia thank you – inspiring. Thank you for co-hosting this month.
Thank you for sharing this very moving and informative video!!! It opened up my eyes much wider to what folks with disabilities face, and what an empowering avenue sports is for disabled people fortunate enough to be able to participate. Like Ashlynn, I sincerely hope he inspires people to understand and support handicapped athletes. (I personally support Mouth & Foot Painting Artists – (MFPA) — the art they create with brushes held in mouths and toes is amazing and inspiring.)
Thank you for sharing this very moving and informative video!!! It opened up my eyes much wider to what folks with disabilities face, and what an empowering avenue sports is for disabled people fortunate enough to be able to participate. Like Ashlynn, I sincerely hope he inspires people to understand and support handicapped athletes. (I personally support Mouth & Foot Painting Artists – (MFPA) — the art they create with brushes held in mouths and toes is amazing and inspiring.)