"It is a lonely existence to be a child with a disability which no-one can see or understand, you exasperate your teachers, you disappoint your parents, and worst of all you know that you are not just stupid."-- Susan Hampshire
But let’s go further... if one is a child or an adult with a visible disability one is still precious, unique, and lovable and has much to live for and to contribute to the world.
"Disability is a matter of perception. If you can do just one thing well, you're needed by someone."
-- Martina Navratilova
References:
Special Olympics Virginia: http://www.specialolympicsva.com/
http://www.specialolympicsva.com/View/Page/Success-Stories
About Susan Hampshire:
Susan Hampshire chronicled her own battle with dyslexia in her book titled 'Susan's Story'. She has five honorary degrees at the City University London, St Andrews Scotland, Exeter University, Kingston University Surrey and in Boston USA. She was awarded an OBE in 1995. Susan Hampshire was President of the Dyslexia Institute, Staines.
Susan's Story: tp://www.antiqbook.co.uk/boox/lbw/016753.shtml
Martina Navratilova : http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Martina_Navratilova
Note: Photo of Susan Hampshire's from Google Images
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