Successful Disabled. Famous disabled people who have achieved something
If you give up and do not have the strength to conquer the next peak, remember the historical figures and contemporaries with physical handicap we are famous all over the world. To call them disabled is simply not the language. People with handicapped who have achieved success show us all an example of courage, resilience, heroism and determination.
World famous personalities
Surprise and inspire numerous stories of people with disabilities. Successful individuals are often known throughout the world: books are written about them, films are made. The German musician and composer, representative of the Viennese school, Ludwig van Beethoven, is no exception. Already being famous, he began to lose his hearing. In 1802, the man became completely deaf. Despite the tragic circumstances, it was from this period of time that Beethoven began to create masterpieces. Having received a disability, he wrote most of his sonatas, as well as the Heroic Symphony, the Solemn Mass, the opera Fidelio and the vocal cycle To the Distant Beloved.
Bulgarian clairvoyant Vanga- Another historical figure that deserves respect and admiration. At the age of 12, the girl fell into a sandstorm and became blind. At the same time, the so-called third eye opened inside her - all-seeing eye. She began to look into the future, predicting the fate of people. Vanga attracted attention for her activities during World War II. Then a rumor went around the villages that she was able to determine whether or not a warrior had died on the battlefield, where the missing person was and whether there was any hope of finding him.
People during World War II
In addition to Vanga, during the German occupation, there were other people with disabilities who were successful. In Russia and abroad, everyone knows the brave pilot Alexei Petrovich Maresyev. During the battle, his plane was shot down, and he himself was seriously injured. For a long time he got to his own, because of the developed gangrene he lost his legs, but, despite this, he managed to convince the medical board that he was able to fly even with prostheses. The brave pilot shot down many more enemy ships, constantly took part in combat battles and returned home as a hero. After the war, he constantly traveled to the cities of the USSR and everywhere defended the rights of the disabled. His biography formed the basis of The Tale of a Real Man.
Another key figure in World War II is Franklin Delano Roosevelt. The thirty-second president of the United States was also disabled. Long before that, he contracted polio and remained paralyzed. Treatment did not give positive results. But Roosevelt did not lose heart: he worked actively and achieved amazing success in politics and in the diplomatic field. Important pages of world history are associated with his name: the participation of the United States in anti-Hitler coalition and the normalization of relations between the American country and Soviet Union.
Russian heroes
The list of famous personalities includes other people with disabilities who have achieved success. From Russia, first of all, we know Mikhail Suvorov, a writer and teacher who lived in the second half of the 20th century. When he was 13 years old, he lost his sight from a shell explosion. This did not prevent him from becoming the author of sixteen collections of poems, many of which received wide recognition and were set to music. Suvorov also taught at a school for the blind. Before his death, he was awarded the title of Honored Teacher of the Russian Federation.
But Valery Andreevich Fefelov worked in a different field. He not only fought for the rights of the disabled, but was also an active participant in the Soviet Union. Prior to that, he worked as an electrician: he fell from a height and broke his spine, remaining chained to a wheelchair for the rest of his life. It was on this simple device that he traveled through the expanses of a vast country, inviting people, if possible, to help the organization he created - the All-Union Society of Disabled People. The activities of the dissident were considered by the USSR authorities to be anti-Soviet and, together with his family, he was expelled from the country. Refugees received political asylum in Germany.
Notable musicians
People with disabilities who have achieved success with their creativity, on everyone's lips. Firstly, this is a blind musician Ray Charles, who lived for 74 years and died in 2004. This man can rightfully be called a legend: he is the author of 70 studio albums recorded in the style of jazz and blues. He went blind at the age of seven due to sudden onset glaucoma. The disease did not become an obstacle to his musical abilities. Ray Charles received 12 Grammy awards, he was noted in numerous halls of the stave. Frank Sinatra himself called Charles "the genius of show business", and the famous magazine Rolling Stone entered his name in the top ten of his "List of Immortals".
Secondly, the world knows another blind musician. This is Stevie Wonder. The creative personality had a tremendous impact on the development of vocal art in the 20th century. He became the founder of the R'n'B style and classic soul. Steve became blind immediately after birth. Despite his physical handicap, he ranks second among pop artists in terms of the number of Grammy statuettes received. The musician was awarded this award 25 times - not only for career success, but also for life achievements.
Popular athletes
Special respect deserves people with disabilities who have achieved success in sports. There are a lot of them, but first of all I would like to mention Eric Weihenmeier, who, being blind, was the first in the world to climb the formidable and mighty Everest. The rock climber became blind at the age of 13, but managed to complete his studies, get a profession and a sports category. Eric's adventures during his famous mountain climb were made into a feature film called "Touch the Top of the World". By the way, Everest is not a single achievement of a man. He managed to climb seven of the most dangerous peaks in the world, including Elbrus and Kilimanjaro.
Another world wide famous person- Oscar Pistorius. Having become an invalid almost from the first days of his life, in the future he managed to turn the idea of \u200b\u200bmodern sports. The man, having no legs below the knee, competed on an equal footing with healthy runners, and achieved great success and numerous victories. The Oscar is a symbol of people with disabilities and an example that disability is not a hindrance to normal life including for sports. Pistorius is an active participant in the program to support citizens with physical disabilities and the main promoter of active sports among this category of people.
strong women
Do not forget that people with disabilities who have achieved success in their careers are not exclusively members of the stronger sex. There are a lot of women among them - for example, Esther Verger. Our contemporary - the Dutch tennis player - is considered the greatest in this sport. At the age of 9 due to unsuccessful operation on spinal cord but she sat on the wheelchair and managed to turn the tennis upside down. In our time, a woman is the winner of the Grand Slam and other tournaments, a four-time Olympic champion, seven times she became the leader in world competitions. Since 2003, she has not suffered a single defeat, becoming the winner of 240 sets in a row.
Helen Adams Keller is another name to be proud of. The woman was blind and deaf-mute, but, having mastered the iconic functions, having mastered the correct movements of the larynx and lips, she entered higher education. educational institution and graduated with honors. The American became a famous writer who, on the pages of her books, talked about herself and people like her. Her story is the basis of William Gibson's play The Miracle Worker.
Actresses and dancers
Everyone has people with disabilities who have achieved success. Photos of the most beautiful women tabloids often love print: among such talented and beautiful ladies worth noting In 1914, the French actress had her leg amputated, but she continued to appear on the stage of the theater. The last time grateful spectators saw her on the stage was in 1922: at the age of 80, she played a role in the play The Lady of the Camellias. Many prominent artists called Sarah a model of perfection, courage and
Other famous woman, who conquered the public with her thirst for life and creativity, is Lina Po, a ballerina and dancer. Her real name is Polina Gorenstein. In 1934, after suffering from encephalitis, she was left blind and partially paralyzed. Lina could no longer perform, but she did not lose heart - the woman learned to sculpt. She was accepted into the Union of Soviet Artists, the woman's work was constantly exhibited at the country's most famous exhibitions. The main collection of her sculptures is now in the museum of the All-Russian Society of the Blind.
Writers
People with disabilities who have achieved success did not live only in our time. Among them are many historical figures- for example, the writer Miguel Cervantes, who lived and worked in the 17th century. The author of the world-famous novel about the adventures of Don Quixote not only spent time writing plots, he also military service in the fleet. In 1571, having taken part in the Battle of Lepanto, he was seriously wounded - he lost his arm. Subsequently, Cervantes liked to repeat that disability was a powerful impetus for further development and perfecting his talent.
John Pulitzer is another person who has become famous all over the world. The man went blind at the age of 40, but after the tragedy he began to work even harder. IN modern world he is known to us as a successful writer, journalist, publisher. He is called the founder of the "yellow press". After his death, John bequeathed the $ 2 million he earned Most of of this amount went to the opening of the Higher School of Journalism. With the rest of the money, they founded the prize for correspondents, which has been awarded since 1917.
Scientists
Among this category there are also people with disabilities who have achieved success in life. What is the famous English physicist Stephen William Hawking - the author of the theory of primordial black holes. The scientist suffers from amyotrophic sclerosis, which first deprived him of the ability to move, and then to speak. Despite this, Hawking is actively working: he controls a wheelchair and a special computer with the fingers of his right hand, the only moving part of his body. Now he occupies high position, which belonged to Isaac Newton three centuries ago: he is a professor of mathematics at the University of Cambridge.
It is worth noting Louis Braille, a French typhlopedagogue. As a young boy, he cut his eyes with a knife, after which he forever lost the ability to see. To help himself and other blind people, he created a special embossed dot font for the blind. They are used all over the world today. Based on the same principles, the scientist also came up with special notes for the blind, which made it possible for blind people to play music.
conclusions
People with disabilities who have achieved success in our time and in past centuries can become an example for each of us. Their life, work, activity is a huge feat. Agree how hard it is sometimes to break the barriers on the way to a dream. Now imagine that they have these barriers more extensive, deeper and insurmountable. Despite the difficulties, they managed to pull themselves together, gather their will into a fist and take action.
To list all worthy personalities in one article is simply unrealistic. People with disabilities who have achieved success make up a whole army of citizens: each of them demonstrates his courage and strength. Among them are the famous artist Chris Brown, who has only one limb, the writer Anna MacDonald with a diagnosis of "intellectual disability", as well as TV presenter Jerry Jewell, poet Chris Nolan and screenwriter Chris Foncheka (all three are sick with childhood cerebral palsy) and so on. What can we say about the many athletes without legs and arms, who take an active part in competitions. The stories of these people should become a standard for each of us, a symbol of courage and determination. And when you give up and it seems that the whole world is against you, remember these heroes and move on to your dream.
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To become the best in your business, to live in harmony with yourself - it is generally believed that only the “darlings of fate” can do this: lucky, courageous, strong. But there are people who achieve significant results, despite the fact that life has not always been favorable to them. We dedicate this presentation to those who persevere towards achieving the goal, overcoming limitations and circumstances. For those who know they can achieve great things. To those who strive. As well as those who help people with disabilities believe in themselves and make their dreams come true.
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The word "disabled" in translation from Latin means "powerless". A disabled person is a person whose capabilities are limited due to his physical, mental or mental disabilities. The word "disabled" for some people is perceived as offensive, therefore, the term "person with disabilities" is now more commonly used. Our society strives to ensure that people with disabilities are more involved in public life, therefore, organizes many rehabilitation centers for people with disabilities.
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People with disabilities are people with physical disabilities, BUT this does not prevent them from being successful in life!
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Ludwig van Beethoven - the great German composer, conductor and pianist of the XXVIII century In 1796, already a famous composer, Beethoven began to lose his hearing: he developed tinitis - inflammation inner ear. By 1802, Beethoven was completely deaf, but it was from that time that the composer began to create his own famous works.
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Louis Braille, teacher, creator of the Braille alphabet (1809 - 1852) Due to an absurd accident, he lost his sight and created an alphabet for the blind. At the age of three, Louis injured his eye with a knife, which caused inflammation of the eyes and made him blind. In 1829, Louis Braille developed the embossed dotted font for the blind, which is still used all over the world today - Braille. In addition to letters and numbers, on the basis of the same principles, he developed the writing of notes for the blind and taught them music. Braille, now used to transfer knowledge in all areas of human activity, is equally accessible to both scientists and ordinary people.
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Sarah Bernhardt, actress The French actress Sarah Bernhardt at the beginning of the 20th century was called "the most famous actress throughout history." Sarah achieved success on the stages of Europe, and then toured with triumph in America. Her repertoire included mostly serious dramatic roles, which earned the actress the nickname "Divine Sarah". However, in 1905, while on tour in Rio de Janeiro, Bernard badly damaged right leg which had to be amputated in 1915. But the "Divine Sarah" did not leave the stage activity: during the First World War, she performed at the front and was awarded the Order of the Legion of Honor.
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Nikolai Ostrovsky, writer Nikolai Ostrovsky managed to change many professions But the main thing is that he wrote the novel "How the Steel Was Tempered". Already in his youth, "ossification" of the spine occurred, and at the age of 36 the writer became blind and paralyzed. He no longer got out of bed, but continued to write a book, dictating its text to his assistant.
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Franklin Delano Roosevelt - 32nd President of the United States In 1921, Roosevelt became seriously ill with polio, was confined to a wheelchair until the end of his days, but this did not prevent him from being elected to the post of President of the United States four times - an unprecedented event in the history of America! One of the most significant pages in history is associated with his name. foreign policy and US diplomacy, in particular, the establishment and normalization of diplomatic relations with the Soviet Union and the US participation in the anti-Hitler coalition.
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Alexey Petrovich Maresyev Hero of the Soviet Union, pilot Legendary pilot of the Great Patriotic War, Hero of the Soviet Union. On April 4, 1942, in a battle with the Germans, the plane of Alexei Maresyev was shot down, and Alexei himself was seriously wounded. For eighteen days, the pilot, wounded in the legs, crawled his way to the front line. Both of his legs were amputated at the hospital. But he, having been discharged from the hospital, again sat at the helm of the aircraft. In total, during the war he made 86 sorties, shot down 11 enemy aircraft: four before being wounded and seven after being wounded. Maresyev became the prototype of the hero of Boris Polevoy's story "The Tale of a Real Man".
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Konstantin Eduardovich Tsiolkovsky, scientist, creator of a space rocket "The main motive of my life: to do something useful for people, to move humanity forward at least a little" At the age of nine, after sledding, Kostya Tsiolkovsky caught a cold. The temperature has risen. The called doctor has defined - a scarlet fever. He was ill for a long time and hard, but survived. However, the consequence of the disease was partial deafness. A Russian scientist who worked in the field of aeronautics, aerodynamics and astronautics, the inventor of the rocket and space explorer, Tsiolkovsky was the first to develop a model of a rocket capable of flying into space. True, during his lifetime he was not able to observe its launch.
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Stephen Hawking, scientist "In my mind I am free" Laureate Nobel Prize. World-class physicist and mathematician, considered the second most important scientist of the 20th century after Einstein. Paralyzed almost completely. He only moves the fingers of his right hand, with which he controls his moving chair and a special computer that speaks for him. He is alive and continues his research, visited space, starred in scientific programs and serials, films.
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Vanga, the soothsayer One of the famous blind people is the clairvoyant Vanga. At the age of 12, she lost her sight due to a hurricane that threw her hundreds of meters. They found her only in the evening with sand-filled eyes. During the Second World War, Vanga determined the whereabouts of missing people, whether they were alive or not, predicted the future not only individual people, but also to entire parties and even countries.
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Pablo Pineda, writer, actor Worst enemy children with Down syndrome - silence" The Spaniard Pablo Pineda is the first person in Europe with Down syndrome to receive higher education. In March 2009, Pineda passed educational practice in Cordoba and preparing for the exams for the right to teach. Recently, the feature film “Me Too” was released with Pablo Pineda in leading role. At the San Sebastian Film Festival, he was awarded the Silver Shell for Best Actor.
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Ruben David González Gallego, writer “I am a hero. I just have no other choice" Ruben David Gonzalez Gallego is widely known as the author of the autobiographical work "White on Black", awarded in 2003 the Booker - Open Russia Literary Prize for the best novel in Russian. Ruben Gallego wrote this book with one finger, because from birth he is almost completely paralyzed.
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Valentin Ivanovich Dikul, circus performer, creator of medical centers During the performance of a trick in the circus, he fell from high altitude. The verdict of the doctors was merciless: “a fracture of the spine and a traumatic brain injury. Will never walk again." Dikul created his own recovery technique, discovered medical Center under your own name. Later, under his leadership, clinics appeared throughout Russia and abroad, in which people with similar injuries of the spine and limbs were helped.
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Diana Gurtskaya, singer, pianist At first, Diana sang only for her family and classmates at a boarding school for blind children. Little Diana managed to convince the teachers of the music school that she could learn to play the piano and graduated from school with success. Her sensual style of performance made a splash in the hall of the Tbilisi Philharmonic. Now she famous singer our stage.
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Boris Mikhailovich Kustodiev - Russian artist, master of portraiture, graphics, caricatures I knew a lot in the life of interesting, talented and good people. But if I ever saw in a man really great spirit, so it is in Kustodiev. This is how Fyodor Chaliapin wrote about this painter. At the age of 31, Kustodiev developed spinal tuberculosis, which resulted in complete paralysis of the legs, and from that moment the artist was chained to a wheelchair for the rest of his life. But he continued to paint.
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Veronika Skugina, actress My coach is life It happens that she hurries through the streets of St. Petersburg on business, and they stop her: “Oh, we saw the movie in which you played! Give me an autograph, please." At this moment, those who were nearby look with even greater curiosity at beautiful girl without legs on the cart. Veronica never refuses an autograph, gives a charming smile and rolls on. But I don't want to let this girl go. And I want to speed up the step to the beat of her nimble cart and chat. About the weather, about the last movie he saw, about music, about a new book.
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Eric Weichenmeier, climber The world's first climber to reach the summit of Everest while blind. Erik Weichenmeier lost his sight when he was 13 years old. However, he completed his studies, and then he became a teacher himself. high school, then a wrestling coach and world-class athlete. About Weichenmeier's journey, director Peter Winter made a live-action television film "Touch the Top of the World". In addition to Everest, Weihenmayer has conquered the seven highest mountain peaks in the world, including Kilimanjaro and Elbrus.
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Marley Matlin, actress American actress Marley Matlin became the first and only deaf actress to win an Academy Award for Best Actress for Children of a Lesser God. Her subsequent work in film and television earned her a Golden Globe and two more nominations, as well as four Emmy nominations. For career achievements, Matlin was awarded her own star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame.
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Nick Vujicic, speaker Possesses a rare genetic disease- tetraamelia. This disabled person is deprived by nature of both arms and legs. Nick's only limb is one small foot 10–15 cm long with two fingers, with which he learned to print with incredible effort, and then began to write motivational articles that were very popular not only among patients, but also among healthy people. Worried about his appearance, this strong-willed the disabled person has mastered the principles of positive psychology. He came to the conclusion that all complexes and fears occur solely because of negative thoughts. By changing their course, you can completely change everything in life. Today, Nick Vujicic works as a motivational speaker, invited to speak on all continents. Basically, his speeches are listened to by disabled people and people who, for some reason, have lost their meaning in life. In addition to success, a courageous disabled person has other joys in life - a beautiful wife and an absolutely healthy son.
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Michael Kreuzer - Mime Yomi It is very important not to withdraw into yourself. Find the strength in yourself to move forward and unleash your talent The unique actor Michael Kreuzer, better known as the mime Yomi, lost his hearing as a child after suffering from meningitis. But this did not prevent him from making a brilliant career on stage. Michael studied with the legendary Parisian mime Marcel Marceau, and he was his only deaf student. Thanks to his virtuoso pantomimes, Yomi gained worldwide fame. Now Yomi performs at the best venues in the world with solo programs.
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Anna Macdonald, writer British writer, Anna Macdonald did not even receive the support of her parents as a child. Due to careless handling of the mother, just a few days after birth, the baby received a head injury. Because of her, the disabled girl became intellectually handicapped. Noticing the growing mental retardation child, relatives gave her to an orphanage. In this institution, the girl, as she noticed her dissimilarity to healthy people, and immediately began to actively work on herself. The task was difficult, because even the teachers did not help her. Having found the alphabet on the shelves, the girl studied the meaning of one letter for months. Having learned to read, Anna did not miss any of the books that fell into her hands. Having literally formed the talent of a writer in herself with great difficulty, already a young girl wrote a memoir called "Anna's Exit", describing her many difficulties on the way to growing up. The memoirs achieved worldwide recognition, and subsequently they were filmed. As a result, a disabled woman became a welcome guest on foreign channels and significantly improved her financial condition. After that Anna MacDonald wrote a large number of books, successfully married and began to conduct active charitable work with people who also have certain physical and mental disabilities. The writer says about her work: “Of course, all disabled people can find their calling in life, for this they only need help to gain faith in themselves”
Most recently, December 3 was the International Day of Persons with Disabilities. In honor of this, I would like to say about some who, despite their limited capabilities, do not take offense at life. On the contrary, they take everything that she gives them.
It happens that people with disabilities are much more successful than people who were born full-fledged.
Why is this happening? The disabled person feels that he is cut off from society, that, unfortunately, he cannot live fully, cannot feel the feelings that he will experience ordinary people.
Of course, such people strong will. And after that, such a person begins to work hard on himself so as not to feel disadvantaged, by this the disabled person will show society that he is also a full-fledged member of society. It's about these people will be discussed In this article.
Nick Vujicic
In 1982, a child with a rare tetra-amelia syndrome was born into a Serbian family. He was born without limbs, but he had a foot with two toes.
Despite the lack of limbs, Nick can swim, skateboard, type on a computer, and much more. In addition, Nick is motivational speaker. He performs mainly for youth and children.
For example, when young children ask him why he does not have a limb, Nick replies that he did not clean the room or smoked a lot.
He started his activity in 1999. Since that time, he began to perform in prisons, churches motivated people downhearted that nothing is lost yet.
I have been to Russia several times. Nick is also the father of two boys and, more recently, two twin girls. He wrote the book Life Without Limits: The Path to an Amazing Happy Life.
Mark Inglis
Man born in 1959. Since childhood, I dreamed of rock climbing. In 1979, he began working as a search and rescue climber in national park Aoraki.
In 1982, an accident occurs that causes Mark and his partner Philip to get stuck in a cave due to a violent storm. The climbers have been there 13 days waiting to be rescued. During this time, Mark froze his legs. After the rescue, it was decided to amputate his legs.
But even despite the fact that the climber was left without legs, this did not deprive him of his dream to conquer Everest. He had to move around on prosthetic legs to fulfill his dream.
There were long preparations for this ascent. And in the end, Mark conquered the most high mountain in the world. Its rise lasts 40 days. After returning home, he was personally congratulated by the Prime Minister of New Zealand.
Stephen Hawking
World famous theoretical physicist, did a lot of research on the theory of black holes and the theory big bang. In the early 1960s, signs of amyotrophic lateral sclerosis began to appear. This later led to paralysis.
In 1963, doctors believed that Hawking had two years to live. In 1985, Stephen lost the ability to speak as a result of a series of operations, but his family gave him a speech synthesizer. Despite his disability, Stephen leads active life. In 2007, a zero gravity flight was made inside an aircraft.
In 1965 he marries Jane Wilde. But in 1990 they divorced. And in 1995 he marries his nurse. He lived with her for 11 years and divorced in 2006. From first marriage 3 children were born.
Jessica Long (Tatiana Olegovna Kirillova)
Tatyana was born in the Irkutsk region. At birth, the tibia was absent. Her mother left her in an orphanage. After that, she was adopted by the Long family from America. At 18 months old, she had to have her legs amputated.
She started using prosthetic legs to walk. Despite the lack of legs, Tatyana was involved in many sports. Since the beginning of 2002, she began to practice in her grandfather's pool. A year later, she became the best swimmer of 2003. At the age of 12, she won three gold medals.
Long beat 18 world records 15 of them have not been beaten to this day. In 2013, she went to the Irkutsk region to see her biological parents.
Tatiana McFadden
Another Tatyana, also of Russian origin. Her fate has much in common with Long's. In 1989, at birth, her mother abandons her, as a result of which Tatyana ends up in an orphanage. She was adopted by Deborah McFaddden in 1994.
The foster mother begins to introduce the girl to various types sports to strengthen her body. At the age of 15 he participated in the Paralympic Games in Athens.
Eric Weichenmeier
Born in 1968 in New Jersey. At the age of 13 he lost his sight. But he did not despair and worked hard on himself. In the struggle reached great results. He spoke on behalf of his state in the championship. Played the following sports:
- Skiing;
- Skydiving;
- Diving;
- Rock climbing.
The first and last blind person to summit Everest. In addition to all his achievements, Eric lectures and writes books, popularizes sports.
We are used to sad stories about people with disabilities who need help in the media. But it turns out that there are other stories… Their heroes were able not only to overcome their illness, but also to achieve great success.
Miguel de Cervantes
Miguel Cervantes is best known as the author of one of the greatest works of world literature - the novel The Cunning Hidalgo Don Quixote of La Mancha. In 1571, the writer, being in military service in the navy, took part in the battle of Lepanto, where he was seriously wounded by a shot from an arquebus, because of which he lost left hand. Later, in his poem Journey to Parnassus, he wrote that he "lost the capacity of his left hand for the sake of the glory of his right."
Miguel de Cervantes
Ludwig van Beethoven
In 1796, already a well-known pianist, Ludwig van Beethoven began to lose his hearing: he developed tinnitus, an inflammation of the inner ear, leading to ringing in the ears. By 1802, the composer was completely deaf, but it was from that time that he created his most famous works. In 1803-1804, Beethoven wrote the "Heroic" symphony, in 1803-1805 - the opera "Fidelio". In addition, at this time he wrote piano sonatas from the 28th to the last - 32nd, two cello sonatas, quartets, the vocal cycle "To a Distant Beloved". Being completely deaf, Beethoven created two of his most monumental works - the "Solemn Mass" and the Symphony No. 9 with a choir.
Ludwig van Beethoven. Portrait of Karl Stieler, 1820
Louis Braille
At the age of 3, Louis Braille began to go blind as a result of inflammation of the eyes, which began when the boy was injured with a saddle knife in his father's workshop. He became completely blind at the age of 5. In 1824, Braille developed the embossed dotted font for the blind (Braille), which is still used throughout the world today. In addition to letters and numbers, on the basis of the same principles, he developed musical notation and taught music to the blind.
Louis Braille
Sarah Bernard
Many prominent theater figures, such as Konstantin Stanislavsky, considered the art of Sarah Bernhardt a model of technical excellence. During a 1905 tour in Rio de Janeiro, the actress injured her right leg, which had to be amputated in 1915. But, despite the injury, Bernard did not leave the stage activity. During the First World War, she performed at the front, in 1914 she was awarded the Order of the Legion of Honor.
Despite the injury, Sarah Bernard did not leave the stage activity
In 1922, the "divine Sarah" in last time stepped onto the stage. She was already under 80 years old, and she played in "Lady of the Camellias", sitting in a chair.
Sara Bernard. Photo of Nadar, 1864
Helen Adams Keller
After an illness suffered at the age of one and a half years, Helen completely lost her hearing and vision. Since 1887, a young teacher at the Perkins School, Ann Sullivan, began to study with her. In the course of many months of hard work, the girl mastered the sign language, and then began to learn to speak, having mastered the correct movements of the lips and larynx.
Helen Keller with Ann Sullivan, 1888
In 1900 Keller entered Radcliffe College and graduated summa cum laude in 1904. She has written and published more than a dozen books about herself, her feelings, studies, worldview and understanding of religion, including The World I Live in, The Story of My Life and others, advocated the inclusion of the deafblind in the active life of society. Helen's story formed the basis of William Gibson's famous play The Miracle Worker, which was filmed in 1962.
Franklin Delano Roosevelt
In 1921, Franklin Delano Roosevelt became seriously ill with polio. Despite attempts made over the years to defeat the disease, the politician remained paralyzed and chained to wheelchair. One of the most significant pages in the history of US foreign policy and diplomacy is associated with his name, in particular, the establishment and normalization of diplomatic relations with the Soviet Union and the US participation in the anti-Hitler coalition.
Franklin Delano Roosevelt, 1941
Alexey Maresyev
On April 4, 1942, in the area of the so-called "Demyansk cauldron" (Novgorod region), in a battle with the Germans, the plane of Alexei Maresyev was shot down, and the pilot himself was seriously wounded. For eighteen days, Maresiev, wounded in the legs, crawled his way to the front line. Both of his legs were amputated at the hospital. But he, having been discharged from the hospital, again sat at the helm of the aircraft.
During the war, Maresyev shot down 11 enemy planes: 4 before being wounded and 7 after
Alexey Maresyev
In total, during the war, Maresyev made 86 sorties, shot down 11 enemy aircraft: four before being wounded and seven after. Alexey became the prototype of the hero of Boris Polevoy's story "The Tale of a Real Man".
Ray Charles
American musician, legendary man, author of more than 70 studio albums, one of the world's most famous soul, jazz and rhythm and blues music performers, Ray Charles, became blind at the age of seven - presumably due to glaucoma.
Frank Sinatra called Ray Charles "the only true genius in show business"
Charles is the most famous blind musician of our time. He was awarded 17 Grammy Awards, was inducted into the Rock and Roll, Jazz, Country and Blues Halls of Fame, and the Georgia State Hall of Fame. His recordings have been included in the US Library of Congress. Frank Sinatra called Ray "the only true genius in show business". In 2004, Rolling Stone ranked Ray Charles #10 on their Immortals List of the 100 Greatest Artists of All Time.
Ray Charles, 1983
Stephen William Hawking
In 1962, Stephen Hawking graduated from Oxford University and began to study theoretical physics. At the same time, he began to show signs of amyotrophic lateral sclerosis, which led to paralysis. After a throat operation in 1985, Hawking lost the ability to speak. Friends gave him a speech synthesizer that was installed on his wheelchair. retained some mobility forefinger on right hand Stephen. Subsequently, mobility remained only in the mimic muscle of the cheek, opposite which the sensor was fixed. With its help, the physicist controls a computer that allows him to communicate with others.
Stephen Hawking, 1980
Despite serious illness, Stephen Hawking leads an active life. Until 2009, he held the position of Lucasian Professor of Mathematics at the University of Cambridge, a position that three centuries ago belonged to Isaac Newton. In 2007, Hawking flew in zero gravity on a special aircraft, and in 2009 he was scheduled to fly into space, which, unfortunately, did not take place.
linkDecember 3 is marked on the calendar as the International Day of Persons with Disabilities. According to experts, currently over 650 million people have various forms disability. More than 500 thousand people with disabilities live in Kazakhstan. And many of them can give odds to any healthy person in the love of life.
We'll tell you incredible stories from the life of the disabled. The hardships and trials they experienced hardened their spirit.
22-year-old Anuar Akhmetov from Astana, despite his eyesight minus 17, successfully performs at international competitions and wins medals and cups for his country. Anuar is a professional swimmer and plans to defend the honor of Kazakhstan at the Paralympic Games in Rio de Janeiro in 2016, for which he is already preparing.
Nick Vujicic was born with Tetra-Amelia Syndrome, a rare hereditary disease leading to the absence of all limbs. Now Nick is one of the most famous and popular motivational speakers in the world, has a beautiful wife and son. And by its very existence gives hope for a normal, full life to thousands of people.
Hawking is born a healthy person, but in early youth, doctors discovered that he had Charcot's disease or lateral amyotrophic sclerosis. The disease progressed rapidly, and soon almost all of Hawking's muscles were paralyzed. He is not just confined to a wheelchair, he is completely paralyzed, mobility is preserved only in the fingers and individual muscles of the face. In addition, after the operation on the throat, Stephen lost the ability to talk. He uses a speech synthesizer to communicate.
All this did not prevent Hawking from becoming a world famous scientist and being considered one of smartest people on the planet. But Hawking not only conducts scientific activities in a laboratory away from people. He writes books and actively popularizes science, lectures and teaches. Hawking has been married twice and has children. Despite his condition and venerable age (the scientist is already 71 years old), he continues to conduct social and scientific activities, and a couple of years ago he even went on a special flight with a session of simulating weightlessness.
World-famous composer Ludwig van Beethoven in 1796 at the age of 26 began to lose his hearing: he developed tinitis - inflammation of the inner ear. By 1802, Beethoven was completely deaf, but it was from that time that the composer created his most famous works. Beethoven wrote the Heroic Symphony, the opera Fidelio, in addition, piano sonatas from the Twenty-eighth to the last - Thirty-second were composed; two sonatas for cello, quartets, vocal cycle "To a Distant Beloved". Being completely deaf, Beethoven created two of his most monumental works - the Solemn Mass and the Ninth Symphony with Choir.
Russian Grigory Prutov has been married to Kazakhstani Anna Stelmakhovich for more than three years. Anna is healthy and could live full life, like all ordinary people, but the girl chose a different life, filled with worries and troubles. But they are pleasant for her, and she tries to do everything with love for the sake of her husband. Grigory has been disabled since childhood. At 26, he weighs only 20 kilograms and is unable to take care of himself on his own. His wife does everything for him, she cooks, cleans, dresses, and washes him. But the couple does not complain about life and endures all hardships with dignity. Grisha works as a system administrator and creates websites, while Anna sells fashion items through an online store.
19-year-old Carrie Brown is a carrier of Down syndrome. Not so long ago, thanks to the active support of her friends and the Internet, she became a model for one of the American youth clothing manufacturers. Carrie began posting photos of herself wearing Wet Seal on her social media account, which became so popular that she was invited to be the brand's face.
This story true love all over the Internet. A veteran of the war in Afghanistan was blown up by a bomb, lost his limbs, but miraculously survived. Upon returning home, his fiancee Kelly not only did not leave her beloved, but also helped him in literally get back on your feet.
New Zealander Mark Inglis conquered Everest in 2006, having lost both legs twenty years earlier. The climber froze them in one of the previous expeditions, but did not part with his dream of Everest and climbed to the top, which is difficult even for ordinary people.
One not so good day, Lizzie saw a video posted on the Internet called "The Most scary woman in the world" with many views and relevant comments. It is easy to guess that the video showed ... Lizzy herself, who was born with rare syndrome, due to which she is completely absent adipose tissue. Lizzie's first impulse was to rush into unequal fight with commentators and tell them everything she thinks of them. But instead, she pulled herself together and proved to the whole world that you don't have to be beautiful to inspire people. She has already published two books and successfully gives motivational speeches.
Irishman Christy Brown was born with a disability - he was diagnosed with cerebral palsy. Doctors considered him unpromising - the child could not walk and even move, lagged behind in development. But the mother did not abandon him, but looked after the baby and did not give up hope of teaching him to walk, speak, write, read. Her deed deserves deep respect - the Brown family was very poor, and the father did not perceive his son, who was flawed, at all.
Fully Brown managed only with his left foot. And it was with it that he began to draw and write, first mastering chalk, then a brush, then a pen and a typewriter. He not only learned to read, speak and write, but also became famous artist and novelist. The movie "Christy Brown: Mine" was made about his life. left leg', written by Brown himself.
