“As a war veteran injured in the line of duty, I know physical disability is only a ruse, for the bigger challenge is to conquer the mind.”

commanding life of a disability advocate, mountaineer, retired army officer and author

“A strong mind is one of the key components that separates the great from the good.” - Gary Player. Major Ahluwalia’s strong mind and positive attitude have culminated in impressive achievements throughout his life including his honorable military service, summiting Mt. Everest and serving as a Chairman of the Indian Spinal Injuries Centre. A bullet injury to his spine during the Indo-Pakistani War of 1965 resulted in his confinement to a wheelchair. After receiving treatment for his injuries Major Ahluwalia kept pursuing his passion for adventure and organized several successful expeditions. In 1993 with the support of his friends, Major Ahluwalia founded the Indian Spinal Injuries Centre (ISIC), the most advanced Spine, Orthopedic and Neuromuscular Surgical center in India, to address the unmet need for treatment of persons with spinal injury. He has also presided over several organizations related to mountaineering, rehabilitation, disabilities and exploration. Major Ahluwalia has written over a dozen books including Higher Than Everest and The Everest Within and has produced an award-winning series, Beyond Himalaya. He has been honored with numerous awards including the prestigious Padma Shri, Padma Bhushan and the Tenzing Norgay National Adventure award for lifetime Achievement. continue reading...

Instant Inspiration Book - A must-have! book for people with disabilities. Instant Inspiration is a compilation of real-life enriching stories of differently-abled creators who have proved that nothing is impossible when you have the creativity and most importantly the support and encouragement of families. This book will inspire everyone especially children with disabilities as well as their parents, teachers, and caregivers and it will be of interest to anyone working with children with disabilities, from professionals to school administrators to school libraries. It makes a great addition to any classroom, home, library, or child's bedside.

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• motivational stories of Motivational Role Models
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