IMO - One of the biggest problems with Disabilities today is the reluctance of people to talk about their disabilities openly. That brings up the other BIG problem (IMO) with Disabilities and that is "the rush to judgement" of most other people when someone does discuss their disability!! Nobody likes to feel "less than" EVEN me!!

But I think I feel pretty safe here discussing mine as I need only divulge what I feel comfortable talking about. .Some of us even have multiple disabilities. But one thing i HAVE learned ~ HERE at dailystrength.org I am NOT alone in any of them as I once thought! Maybe if we talk about our disabilities first hand we can share with others what it is like for us individually to HAVE that particular disability & maybe even be able to help someone else who also does or knows someone else who shares it...

And you know ME (and if you don't ~ you soon will!) I may not be able to do much to help MYSELF ~ BUT i LOVE helping other people!!

I found this little piece to help you feel less alone with some other really helpful links I thought you'd ALL enjoy!

NDY

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The World of Disabilities

By Disabled World - 2006-05-18
A list of some famous and well known people with various disabilities and conditions including actors, politicians and writers who contributed to society.
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Well Known People with Disabilities
Have a disability or medical condition? You are not alone. Many people with disabilities have contributed to society. These include actors, actresses, celebrities, singers, world leaders, and many other famous people.
A disability is often used to refer to individual functioning, including physical impairment, sensory impairment, cognitive impairment, intellectual impairment, mental illness, and various types of chronic diseases.
Of course there are also millions of people worldwide who may not be famous in the sense society deems famous, but still live with, battle, and overcome their disabilities every single day of their lives.
These lists are a constant work in progress and were created to prove that it is indeed possible to overcome the so called disability barrier.
Below you will find in our various categories of disabilities men and women who have made a difference to the world including pictures and the names of many famous and well known people who have, or had these disabilities (often referred to as being crippled, handicapped, or having a handicap in past times.) View a video clip featuring a number of Famous People with a Disability.


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