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Friday, June 10, 2011

LifeMyWay Video Stories: John: Disabilities aren't a disappointment, just a challenge : Community, Advocacy & Disability Life in Illinois

John, young man with Autism, has learned to the power of advocacy firsthand in his life. He's a big fan of computers, technology, Special Olympics basketball and track & field and a good game of chess. This is his story.
John: Disabilities aren't a disappointment, just a challenge

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My likes:
Computers, video games, chess, Special Olympics basketball and track & field.

My story:
I am hearing and visually impaired. I was too embarrassed about my disabilities. I learned that advocating was not always easy. I learned to ask for help and advocacy for myself has become a powerful tool.

LifeMyWay means:
The right to choose what I want to be, where I live and who I communicate with.

My dreams:
I want to work with computers after college and live in my own apartment.

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