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Famous People with Disabilities. Table of Contents. TC. I Suffered from dyslexia, depression and Aspergers Syndrome !. TC. Even though I may not have been able to tie my shoe laces properly, I went on to become one of the greatest masterminds of the century!. - PowerPoint PPT Presentation
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FAMOUS PEOPLE WITH DISABILITIES
Table of Contents
TC
TC
I Suffered from dyslexia, depression and Aspergers
Syndrome!
“A person who never made a mistake never tried anything new.”
Even though I may not have been able to tie my shoe laces properly, I went on to
become one of the greatest masterminds of the century!
TC
Who Am I ?
Want a hint?
Answer: Albert EinsteinTC
I Wasn’t always popular and famous?
I was poor, moved frequently, and was bullied.
I had difficulties in reading and math because I suffer from dyslexia.
TC
Instead of giving up…
I focused my efforts on being the best I could be! I went on to become a famous actor, writer
and producer.
Who am I?
TOP GUN
TC
Hints?
Top Gun
Mission Impossible
Answer: Tom Cruise
TOP GUN
TC
I had stuttering problems as a child.
I conquered my speech disorder by practicing everyday.
I would even talk to my dog every night until I feel asleep. TC
No one knows me for my speech disorder, you all
know me for being one of the greatest golfers of all
time!
“You can always become better.”
Who am I? TC
Answer: Tiger WoodsTC
I was stricken with Polio and had to use a wheel chair.
I was the 32nd President of the United States.
All Americans relied on my leadership during the Great Depression and WWII.
TC
I am remembered for the 4 terms I served as the
President of the United States and not for my
wheelchair!
“The only thing we have to fear is fear itself.”
TC
Who am I?
Answer: Franklin D. RooseveltTC
TC
I was not only dyslexic, but I also suffered through ADD.
Although I tried very hard, I struggled in school.
TC
“If you think you can do it then try. If
you try, that's the only way to succeed!”
I went on to become a famous cartoonist and the
founder of the many beloved movies, stories, and even theme parks!
TC
Who am I?
Answer: Walt DisneyTC
What did all of these famous people have in common?
Answer:
All of these people became famous because of their hard work and
accomplishments. They didn’t let having a disability hold them back.
Einstein, Cruise, Woods, Roosevelt and Disney
achieved great things…
And so can you. If you BELIEVE in yourself, you may just
surprise yourself one day!