In a world where stories of triumph over adversity are often overshadowed, Melonie Wright’s journey shines as a beacon of hope, resilience, and determination. From being labeled a ‘special needs’ student in her early education to overcoming homelessness and an abusive relationship, Melonie’s inspiring story is a testament to the power of faith and the…
Haben Girma is not only a human rights lawyer, a disability justice advocate, and a bestselling author, but also the first deafblind person to graduate from Harvard Law School. Her remarkable story of overcoming barriers and achieving her dreams is an inspiration to millions of people around the world. Born in Oakland, California in 1988…
Jessikah Inaba was born with a rare eye condition called bilateral microphthalmia, which means her eyes are smaller than usual. She grew up in Lewisham, southeast London, with her parents and siblings. She attended local schools that had units to support pupils with visual impairments. She then moved to Camden, where she lives now. She…
In a world often defined by limitations, Anaya Ellick stands as a beacon of resilience and determination, defying odds and inspiring hearts. Despite being born without hands, this remarkable nine-year-old from Virginia has captured national attention not once, but twice, for her exceptional penmanship skills, winning two top national writing awards in the USA. Anaya’s…
Born with brittle bone disease and given just three days to live, Nekhidia Harris has defied medical predictions to achieve extraordinary success. Today, standing at a little over two feet tall, Harris is a living testament to resilience, graduating from Medgar Evers College in Brooklyn, New York, with a degree in social work at the…
Lydia Abayie Acquah is a remarkable woman who has overcome her hearing impairment to achieve academic excellence. She recently graduated from the University of Mines and Technology (UMaT) in Tarkwa, Ghana, with a master’s degree in Business Technology Management. She also gained admission to study at the Gallaudet University in Washington, D.C., a prestigious institution…
Alanka Babb is not an ordinary woman. She was born with macular dystrophy, a rare eye condition that causes progressive vision loss and cannot be cured or corrected. She grew up in one of the poorest neighborhoods in Guyana, where education was not a priority and disability support was nonexistent. She struggled to see the…
Josiah Johnson is not your average 13-year-old. He was born without legs, but that didn’t stop him from pursuing his passion for basketball. He made the middle school team at Marion C. Moore School in Louisville, Kentucky, and has become a star player and an inspiration to many. Johnson started playing basketball in kindergarten, and…
Dr. Ifeoma Bibiana Okoli is a remarkable woman who has overcome her visual impairment to achieve academic excellence. She recently became the first visually impaired woman to earn a PhD from the University of Ibadan, Nigeria’s premier university, and the first in her home state of Anambra. She also made history as the first student…
Kayode Alabi and Ifechukwude Ikpeoyi are not just husband and wife, they are also history makers in the sport of para-table tennis. The Nigerian couple became the first African couple to qualify for the Paralympic Games in Paris in 2024, after winning gold medals in their respective categories at the ITTF African Para Championships in…
