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The Twelve Days of Inspiration: Day Eleven

On the eleventh day of inspiration, my OT gave to me…

A 2018 CNN Hero who suffered a traumatic injury leaving her paralyzed, but, with the help of some amazing technology is able to walk again.  Because of the amazing opportunities this technology provided her, she began an organization to help others have this life-changing experience.  Here is the story of Amanda Boxtel and her organization, Bridging Bionics.

CNN Heroes:  Bionic woman skis, bikes and helps others thrive after paralysis

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The Twelve Days of Inspiration: Day Ten

On the tenth day of inspiration, my OT gave to me…

The story of a group of people in wheelchairs who pulled a 128-tonne airplane in the effort to break a world record and to raise money and awareness to help people with disabilities learn to fly.  Here is the story of Wheels4Wings.

Access and Mobility Professional:  100 different wheelchairs combine to pull 128-tonne plane

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The Twelve Days of Inspiration: Day Seven

On the seventh day of inspiration, my OT gave to me…

The story of a kindergarten class who learned sign language to be able to surprise the school’s beloved custodian on his Birthday.  Here is the story of the Kindergarten class at Hickerson Elementary School.

Canoe:  Kindergarten students sign ‘Happy Birthday’ to hearing-impaired janitor

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The Twelve Days of Inspiration: Day Three

On the third day of inspiration, my OT gave to me…

The story of a CNN Hero who, through her own personal experience, has helped improve the quality of life for people living with dementia across the United States.  Here is the story of Carol Rosenstein and her organization Music Mends Minds.

CNN Heroes:  ‘The 5th Dementia’ uses music as medicine