Uplifting Voices - Weekly newsletter Feb 2023 - Issue 3
Uplifting Voices
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Welcome to the Uplifting Voices newsletter. This week, we are highlighting those who are setting a wonderful example by helping people with disabilities through their excellent and effective work. We will also share the creativity and passion of people with disabilities, along with a powerful quote that can make an impact on everyone's life. We hope you will enjoy reading, and we welcome any comments or feedback.
Featured article:
Annette Bay Pimentel -?an award-winning author
Award-winning author Annette’s book “All the Way to the Top: How One Girl's Fight for Americans with Disabilities Changed Everything” narrates the impactful real-life story of eight-year-old Jennifer Keelan-Chaffins who was born with cerebral palsy and captured the nation’s attention through her demonstration supporting the Americans With Disabilities Act. This amazing picture book helps kids to learn about the importance of this act and has received many awards including the 2021 Schneider Family Book Award, the Junior Library Guild Selection and CCBC Choices title. Annette’s other books include Mountain Chef and Girl Running. continue reading...
Angelino Davis -?a 12-year-old boy with autism plans to save the Earth through his business
Angelino, with his love of nature and determination to save planet Earth, has come up with a unique solution. He has founded a business that makes recycling, trash, litter, and other spare parts into art. Angelino is also a very good swimmer and diver and loves Minecraft and Roblox. His family supports and encourages him with all his activities including playing drums in the school band, making art, writing his own books and read them in school. He also loves to spend a lot of time with his grandma helping her do things.?continue reading...
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Wheelchair rugby player -?Ayaz?from United Kingdom:
“Yes I am blind, but I am so much more.”?-?Joey Stuckey, an award-winning guitarist, singer, songwriter, composer, radio and TV personality, music columnist, educator, and sound engineer.
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