Monday, November 5, 2018

Episode 8 - Disabilities Awareness Month Stories of Inspiration



Episode 8 Overview-  October is Disabilities Awareness Month.
In this episode, Dr. Jeck has a conversation with two young men who share their inspirational stories of overcoming disabilities and advocating for awareness.  Guests include Ryan Perry, a 2014 graduate of Fauquier High School and Lane Mullins, a senior at Liberty High School.
Dr. Jeck poses the following questions to Ryan and Lane: 
  • Lane: You accidentally ate some radioactive vegetables.  They were good but what's even cooler is they endow you with a superpower of your choice.  What's it going to be?
  • Ryan:  What historical figure would you like to have a chat with? 
  • Lane:  Tell me about your experiences with the LHS band and the things you've had to overcome.  Do your classmates help you out?
  • Ryan:  Tell me about the play and what interested you in playwriting and acting.
  • Lane:  What is drawing you to Virginia Tech?  What would you like to study there? Have you ever thought about going into teaching?
  • Lane and Ryan:  Are you comfortable discussing your disability? 
  • Lane and Ryan:  Have you ever been made to feel uncomfortable? 
  • Lane and Ryan:  What advice would you give to another student who is struggling with their disability or how they are perceived?
Listener Question:
Dr. Jeck talks about this generation of students and his belief that they will do great things.

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2 comments:

  1. Inspiring. Lane is the perfect example of "Ability". He takes life as it comes and is truly an inspiration to others in the disability community.

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  2. Indeed...very gifted kid!

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