Paterson know me for my abilities, not my disability. Shawns story is unique in that he was diagnosed with adhd inattentive type at age 30. Make sure to get your copy of his book, dont dis my abilities. Dont dis my abilities unknown binding january 1, 20 5. Dont dis my ability by julie carlson meet julie carlson, a passionate advocate for those living with diverse and unique abilities. Oct 20, 20 adrian peterson book signing don t dis my abilities 2006 super bowl chicago bear adrian peterson will be here autographing copies of his book don t dis my abilities. See more ideas about disability awareness, disability quotes and disability.
Adrian peterson chicagoland sports appearance connection. The book project is a collaborative project which will share the stories of dozens of people living with disabilities living around south australia. It tells the story of children who stand out from the rest of the student body and who would be identified as different andor unique, such as the child who has braces when no one else does, or the child who is in a wheelchair, or the child who has no one to play with at recess, or the child. My disabilities do not make me less, they do not overshadow my abilities, but they are there. Adrian peterson american football, born 1979 wikipedia. Be the first to see this surprise announcement from adrian peterson regarding his new autobiography don t dis my abilities. For and about people with disabilities and those who care for them. That is the opening line for all tedx speakers and i voiced my pitch this past march. Peterson autobiography dont dis my abilities scheduled for sept. In 1979, a week before my freshman year of college, i jumped into a swimming pool and broke my neck. Dont dis my abilities by adrian peterson dj 2014 signed. So with me not allowing this disability to affect my abilities and stop me from reaching my goals, i came up with dont dis my abilities.
His book, dont dis my abilities is inspiring and full of hope. Jun 27, 2018 my disabilities a book about sharing experiences. He was drafted by the chicago bears in the sixth round of the 2002 nfl draft, playing eight seasons for chicago. Apr 26, 2016 my hope is that these stories expose more people to whats good in the special needs world and inspire them to give of themselves to make life better for those with special needs. Please dont dis my ability breaking free of labels. Don t ever let anyone dis your ability and assume you have no ability all dis abled people have abilities and its up to us to discover them, foster them and empower them so that everyone with a difference can succeed in life. Book can be purchase from website so be sure to visit website.
Facebook is showing information to help you better understand the purpose of a page. At that moment, i didnt have to wonder if i was paralyzed. The project is supported by the nsw governments family and community services to celebrate international day of persons with disabilities. Meet graeme innes, one of our 2015 don t dis my ability ambassadors. The overarching lesson is that everyone is different and the book promotes broad acceptance of people who are not exactly alike. She is 21 years old, lives in beautiful powell river, british columbia and has been pursuing this dream of speaking out since high school. I walked in one day just looking for volunteer work or a parttime job for a client, ronnie said. Do you see how those old sayings like, dont judge a book by its cover and walk a mile in someone.
We have gathered a team of over 45 people from south australia, victoria, queensland and western australia, as well as international team members from indonesia. I live with a dislocated hip that doctors have tried to repair twice, unsuccessfully. Watch patricks story and see your excuses disappear. Dont dis my ability by danielle pellerine ability online. Jul 28, 2011 by focusing on what i can do, on my abilities, i realized my challenges can be overcome.
A first look at disability is by pat thomas, the story talks about many different disabilities, and how people make misconceptions about people with disabilities. One mans struggle to achieve with the power of prayer by a copy that has been read, but remains in excellent condition. See all formats and editions hide other formats and editions enter your mobile number or email address below and well send you a link to download the free kindle app. I choose to focus on the things i can do, on my abilities. See all formats and editions hide other formats and. Rare adrian peterson signed, dont dis my abilities book, hb, vg.
This requires me to use a wheelchair to get around, but i dont let that stop me from enjoying fun adventures and accomplishing big things. Book mecontact store connect don t dis my abilities sku. The goal of don t dis my ability is to change misconceptions surrounding disability. Thank you to the team that produced edited narrated and contributed to the film. Peterson graduated from georgia southern university in 2001, capping an extraordinary collegiate career that witnessed his winning the 1999 walter payton. Book mecontact store connect dont dis my abilities sku. Don t dis the ability and attitudes are the real disability.
The book goes on to tell you about the different equipment that is used by people with disabilities. Share the proceeds of the book with team members our vision is to encourage people with a disability, and to increase the knowledge and understanding of disability in the community. Hensel i dont have a disability, i have a differentability. Through stories of victories and times of struggle, peterson brings attention to his ongoing. There you can read blogs of team members synopses of the chapters and preorder the book. Do good abelists would like it to be that there are no dis abilities, yet tell that to the blind person, tell the person wth cerebral palsy that they do not have a disability. Nov 12, 2015 i am blind and this is a day in my life. Mar 10, 2016 already disempowered by the dis now attached to her existing ability we realized we really did need to rethink our whole outlook on parenting.
The talk will incorporate two of holdens main themes. Former chicago bears running back adrian peterson was on hand to sign copies of his book dont dis my abilities last sunday at bridges scoreboard restaurant and sports bar. Aug 17, 2015 now, peterson spends his time helping others. In september 2012, peterson published a book called don t dis my abilities, where he discusses his struggles with stuttering and other hardships in his life. Aug 31, 2006 the text, don t laugh at me, is an excellent choice, as its been acknowledged by reading rainbow. But former bears running back adrian petersons dont dis my abilities derives more from a play on words as a means to inspire others who are. Adrian nicholas peterson born july 1, 1979 is a former american football running back who played in the national football league and united football league. Go home and figure out ways to tell your kids what to do, instead of causing them confusion and distress by yelling about what not to do all of the time. Sep 24, 2019 my name is laurie zappulla and here is my pitch. See more ideas about spinal cord injury, spinal cord and disability awareness. Because youre not disabled by the disabilities you have, you are made able by the abilities you possess. I admit that there may be a myriad of reasons why this family were separate other diners had since left or they liked the tv. My book features six diffabilities and explains the different ways the characters communicate.
Julie carr from adelaide australia posted on 20 jun 2018 7. By focusing on what i can do, on my abilities, i realized my challenges can be overcome. If this is what you want to do, dont be afraid to take the leap. Don t dis my abilities unknown binding january 1, 20 5. Meet graeme innes, one of our 2015 dont dis my ability ambassadors. If you know georgia southern football, you know who adrian. Then they met two of our 2015 dont dis my ability ambassadors, tracy. Share this post with your friends and don t forget to attend the cocacola leadership summit where adrian will be speaking tonight at 5.
One mans struggle to achieve with the power of prayer adrian n. A few months ago, terri mak, a client of sacare informed us about a book project that she was working on called my disabilities. Then you can start reading kindle books on your smartphone, tablet, or computer no. Former bears running back pens book about his abilities. Adrian peterson director of student athletes development. The population of the united states gets it perception of people with disabilities from family, friends, environment and the media, according to holden. I started wearing glasses when i was 9 months old my george burns glasses. Former chicago bears running back adrian peterson was on hand to sign copies of his book don t dis my abilities last sunday at bridges scoreboard restaurant and sports bar. If you are looking for autism tshirt, autism awareness shirts, autism apparel, autism mom tees, autism speaks t shirts, autism awareness day 2018 tshirts or autistic t shirts then this cute and bright don t dis my ability shirt is made for you. Aug 31, 2012 i have had this desire my whole life to prove people wrong, to show them i could do things they didnt think i could do.
Pray,perform,persist don t dis my abilities my story. Sep 16, 2014 dont dis my ability, which recently celebrated its fifth anniversary, started when ronnie expressed interest in portsmouth community radio and a chance meeting with bjorn turnquist, the stations general manager. He also travels to schools and other events to talk to students who may be struggling with stuttering or other issues. Pages are intact and are not marred by notes or highlighting, but may contain a neat previous owner name. Adrian peterson director of student athletes development at. Don t dis my ability is an educational campaign in new south wales nsw, australia. In september 2012, peterson published a book called dont dis my abilities, where he discusses his struggles with stuttering and other hardships in his life. Peterson, imprint publishing imprint publishing, 2012 football players 118 pages. One mans struggle to achieve with the power of prayer by a copy that has been read, but remains in clean condition. This book is intended to teach children ages 68 about a variety of diffabilities. Former bears running back pens book about his abilities chicago. The story of professional running back adrian petersons life and triumph over disability.