Extra ordinary personalities with disabilities
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This document summarizes the stories of 11 extraordinary individuals with disabilities: Bharat Kumar, Sudha Chandran, Arunima Sinha, Preethi Srinivasan, Girish Sharma, Stephen Hawking, Helen Keller, Albert Einstein, Robin Williams, Tom Cruise, and Abhishek Bachan. Despite facing disabilities like amputation, paralysis, learning disabilities, and more, these individuals achieved great successes in fields like sports, dance, climbing, science, acting, and more through their determination.
Extra ordinary personalities with disabilities
- 1. EXTRA ORDINARY PERSONALITIES WITH DISABILITIES Presented By THOSHINA THOMAS KEYI SAHIB TRAINING COLLEGE
- 2. 1) BHARAT KUMAR Bharat Kumar was born with a right hand by birth, but his physical disability never dissuade him from pursuing his dreams. Born on Dec 10, 1989, Bharat Kumar, a world champion, has made Bharat (India) proud by winning over 50 medals in para- swimming contests.
- 3. 2) SUDHA CHANDRAN The renowned Indian classical dancer and TV actress Sudha Chandran met an accident, at the age of 17, when she was travelling from Mumbai to Chennai. In the tragedy, she lost her left leg that had to be amputated. But, the brave woman did not give up her indomitable spirit and continued to fulfill her dream and profession with the help of Jaipur foot.
- 4. 3) ARUNIMA SINHA 27-year-old Arunima Sinha lost her left leg in an unfortunate incident on April 11, 2011.Arunima decided to convert her weakness into her biggest strength and by her true determination.On May 21, 2013, she achieved the rare feat to become the first Indian amputee to conquer the Mount Everest, with the help of a prosthetic leg.
- 5. 4) PREETHI SRINIVASAN Became Quadriplegic at the age of 18 on 11th July, 1998. she was the captain of the under-19 Tamil Nadu women's cricket team during its only victory in a national tournament in 1997 and a champion in swimming, has defeated her disabilities with her strong will.
- 6. 5) GIRISH SHARMA Lost one leg in a train accident, when he was just 2 years old. Girish Sharma, a badminton champion, has proved that no matter whatever the circumstances are, you can still be a Champion in your preferred field in your life.
- 7. 6) STEPHEN HAWKING Suffers from rare motor neuron disease and speaks with the help of a voice synthesiser. When he was 21 years old, the doctors declared that he would not survive more than 2 or 3 years. By the time he was 35 years old, Hawking was Cambridge's first Gravitational Physics professor and received the Lucasian Professor of Mathematics award.
- 8. 7) HELEN KELLER Born as a blind, deaf, and mute on June 27, 1880 Author, political activist and lecturer Helen Keller devoted her life to persons with disabilities, thus becoming an inspiration to many disabled persons. A prolific author, Keller travelled to at least 39 countries. She campaigned for women's suffrage, workers' rights, socialism and many other social causes
- 9. 8) ALBERT EINSTEIN Born on March 14, 1879 and had a learning disability and did not speak until age 3. He had a very difficult time doing maths in school. It was also very hard for him to express himself through writing. Was severely dyslexic and autistic. The great Albert Einstein fought his disability and entered into the world of theoretical physics where he changed the face of physics and science forever. His theory of relativity is said to be the most revolutionary theory of physics. He won a Nobel Prize for his photoelectric effect theory in 1921.
- 10. 9) ROBIN WILLIAMS Born on July 21, 1951, Robin Williams suffered from Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder(ADHD) as a child.The actor and comedian Robin Williams won the Academy Award for Best Supporting Actor for his performance as therapist Dr. Sean Maguire in Good Will Hunting. He received 2 Emmy Awards, 6 Golden Globe Awards, 2 Screen Actors Guild Awards and 5 Grammy Awards.
- 11. 10) TOM CRUISE He has a learning disability that alters the way the brain process written material. He showed signs of a learning disability beginning in grade school, says he finally learned to read as an adult through Study Technology, The Hollywood hearthrob star, who was severely dyslexic, has been nominated for 3 Academy Awards and has won 3 Golden Globe Awards. He started his career at age 19 and is immensely popular star with along list of successful movies.
- 12. 11)ABHISHEK BACHAN Dyslexic in his childhood and attended a special school. Eventually, Abhishek overcame the disorder and went on to become a classic actor. His father and Bollywood legend Amitabh Bacchan too miraculously survived a fatal accident in 1982 on the sets of film "Coolie", but, with his strong determination, he still rules the Indian film industry.