Good morning everyone. I can hear a better louder good morning maybe. I mean it's already 11.Good morning everyone. >> Hi. It's uh really wonderful to be here at this TEDex platform.uh and uh I will also speak on empathy and I thought the best way to talk about empathy is really through my life journey and the empathy that I have faced at times and that I have not faced at times and how it has influenced me and how through empathy from all of you you all can make this country a more equitable country not ju ...

[संगीत] आई एम एक्साइटेड टू टेल दिस स्टोरी एंड आई एम स्पेशली एक्साइटेड टू टेल दिस स्टोरी दिस मंथ एंड दिस ईयर। बट बिफोर यू फाइंड आउट व्हाई आई विल स्टार्ट विद थ्री शॉर्ट स्टोरीज़ एंड परहैप्स बाय द एंड ऑफ इट यू विल नो व्हाई दिस मंथ एंड दिस इयर मैटर सो डीपली टू मी। सो लेट्स बिगिन विथ द फर्स्ट वन। क्लोज़ योर आइज फॉर अ मोमेंट। थिंक अबाउट द वर्ड डिसेबिलिटी व्हेन यू हियर दैट वर्ड व्हाट डू यू इमेजिन यू कैन ओपन योर आईज मे बी जस्ट लेट्स लुक एट द स्क्रीन नाउ डस इट लुक लाइक दिस और दिस और दिस डू आई फिट इंटू दैट पिक्चर परहप् ...

Hi, this is Join. I was born blind due to a genetic disease. Um, usually when people learn this fact, they think they know the end of my story.But once you've Googled me, however, you'll find a narrative that rewrites every stereotype. A story of breaking barriers and proving that limits are simply illusions. The word blind often brings to mind limitations.What someone cannot do instead of what they can. But the truth is blindness didn't limit me. It shaped me.It taught me how to see the world differently a ...

[موسيقى] السلام عليكم تغمبر عينكم بس تعيشوا معايا التجربه عايز اسالكم سؤال هل حسوا في يوم من الايام لان في خط الصوت او السمع ممكن يخلي الصفس يحس انزاتها ماليهاش قيمه افتحكم لو كنت تسبوا دوا وانا مش لاسماع سيد [تصفيق] فكنا معان يا عمير [موسيقى] ماذا لو كان العالم كله بدون صوت لا كلام ولا صوت فقط اشارات واحاسيس ممكن يل الامر بعاد كبير من الناس لو ما فيش صوت يعني ما فيش فص ما فيش علاقات ما فيش حياه في فئه كبيره من الناس عاشت هذه التجربه ونجاي نحكي لكم عن طفل وجد في عالم دونصوت يعني عالم صمت كامل القصه هذه يبد ...

Accessibility & Inclusion - The speaker emphasizes the importance of understanding and embracing disability, highlighting that a significant portion of the population (27% of Canadians over 15, or 8 million people) lives with a disability [18] - The speech advocates for prioritizing accessibility in everyday life to enable people with disabilities to fully participate in society [21] - The speaker challenges the audience to consider the accessibility of their surroundings and actions for individuals with disabilities [22] Personal Experience & Advocacy - The speaker shares personal anecdotes about navigating life with short arms, including challenges with dressing, societal expectations, and discrimination [1][4][7][8][17] - The speaker discusses the emotional impact of disability, including feelings of frustration, sadness, and the need for self-acceptance [5][11][13][17] - The speaker aims to change perceptions of disability and inspire action towards a more inclusive world [23][24] Societal Impact & Awareness - The speech highlights the commonality of disability, noting that many people will be personally affected by disability at some point in their lives [14][15] - The speaker points out the societal tendency to have low expectations of people with disabilities while simultaneously expecting them to keep up with able-bodied individuals [16][17] - The speech encourages empathy and understanding towards individuals with both visible and invisible disabilities, urging the audience to recognize their shared desires and aspirations [19][20]

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[Music] [Applause] I'm sure everyone remembers the day they lost their first tooth. It is a childhood milestone. It marks your first visit from the tooth fairy, your forever changed smile, and of course, weird bragging rights.But I'm sure we don't even remember the first kid to lose their tooth. I don't know about the rest of you, but that kid was me. And while I was met with expressions like cool or when am I going to lose mine, I was also met with confusion.Some of my peers hadn't the faintest clue what t ...

Healthcare Disparities & Advocacy - The healthcare industry needs to recognize and address the unique needs of patients with disabilities to avoid misinformed decisions and improve quality of care [3][7][8] - Negative assumptions about patients with disabilities can affect their care, as evidenced by historical eugenics movements and contemporary rationing plans [10][11] - Documenting disability in medical charts is crucial for healthcare organizations to identify gaps, provide necessary supports (accommodations), and improve care quality [15][16][17] - A study involving 53 primary care clinics in Colorado showed that asking patients about disability-related accommodation needs is feasible and doesn't cause patient complaints [17][18] - The story of "David" highlights the potential for medical teams to misunderstand the value and contributions of patients with disabilities, leading to suboptimal care decisions [1][2][3][4][5][6][7][8][12][13][14][15][20][21][22] Disability Statistics & Awareness - Approximately 27% of adults in the United States have a disability, highlighting the prevalence and importance of addressing their needs [9] - People with disabilities are often described as the "invisible minority," indicating a lack of recognition of their value and contributions [9]

Overcoming Adversity and Mindset - The speaker experienced a spinal cord injury following a motorcycle accident on October 30, 2006 [1][2][3] - The speaker emphasizes the importance of shifting from a mindset of limitations to one of opportunities after the accident [5] - The speaker highlights the power of mindset in shaping one's future and the world around them [29] Sports and Paralympic Journey - Sport played a crucial role in the speaker's life before and after the accident, becoming a central part of her rehabilitation and identity [5][10] - The speaker transitioned from athletics (pole vaulting) to wheelchair basketball and later to para-alpine skiing [10][12][16] - The speaker participated in three Paralympic Games in wheelchair basketball, winning two bronze medals, and later competed in para-alpine skiing at the Beijing Paralympic Games [15][19][20] Role Model and Social Impact - The speaker believes elite athletes have a responsibility to be role models for people with disabilities and society as a whole [24] - The speaker is an ambassador and board member of the Dear Kite Foundation, promoting sports for people with disabilities [26] - The speaker conducts school clinics to inspire children to overcome challenges and embrace essential life skills through sports [26][27]

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