PEOPLE WHO INSPIRE OTHERS

ALBERT EINSTEIN

Although his name is practically synonymous with intelligence,

Einstein had a learning disability and didn’t even speak

until he was 3 years old.

JOHN MILTON

The English author and poet became blind at the age of 43

but that didn’t stop him from going on to create his

most famous work, Paradise Lost.

LORD NELSON

A British officer in the Royal Navy, Lord Nelson is known as one

of the greatest commanders of his day. In spite of losing both

his arm and his eye in combat he continued to win victories

until his death during a battle in 1805.

TANNI GREY-THOMPSON

Born with spina bifida, Tanni is famous for being a

prolific British wheelchair racer.

FRANCSICO DE GOYA

The famous Spanish painter lost his hearing at 46 but went on

to create some of the most well-known art of the 19th century.

SARAH BERNHARDT

The French actress had her leg amputated following a knee

injury yet continued to star on stage until her death.

Today she is remembered as one of France’s greatest actresses.

FRANKLIN D. ROOSEVELT

President of the United States during World War II, Franklin had

contracted polio earlier in life and therefore used a wheelchair

in private. He was careful, however, to not be seen with it in

public and was often supported on either side by his aides.

NICK VUJICIC

Born without arms or legs, Nick grew up in Australia and in

spite of his disability he eventually taught himself to do

things like skateboard and even surf. Today he is a

motivational speaker and winner of the

Australian Young Citizen Award.